The planning application for Sleetbeck Farm, Roadhead, proposes the construction of an outdoor riding arena and a stable block to support a small-scale equestrian training and horse management business. The development is designed to provide essential facilities for the safe stabling, handling, and exercising of horses, while maintaining a non-residential, agricultural appearance that aligns with the rural character of the site and its surrounding working countryside.

The stable building will feature timber cladding and fibre cement roofing to match existing agricultural structures, and the arena will have traditional post-and-rail fencing with a sand and fibre riding surface. The proposal aims to integrate visually with the existing farm buildings, avoiding isolated development and preserving the rural setting. Overall, the project is described as a necessary, proportionate, and sustainable rural development that supports the business while respecting the agricultural environment.