Plans to build a new indoor horse riding school south of Ipswich have been rejected by the council.
Babergh District Council received the plans to build the new school in Brick Kiln Road in Holbrook last July.
The council made the decision to reject the proposal on Monday calling it an 'unacceptable' proposal.
Planning documents state: "The site has a history of agricultural use, with previous structures evident, including some glasshouses which have recently been demolished.
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"Adjacent buildings have been leased to a variety of commercial tenants over the years, reinforcing the site's suitability for business use.
The applicant hoped to hold clinics for an average of 5 horses. There are currently 28 horses in livery at the site, and an existing outdoor arena supports some schooling use, but is claimed to not be viable for use in the winter months.
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However, the council rejected the proposal stating: "Insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate that the site benefits from a lawful equestrian use, either commercial or private, and therefore the proposal for an indoor equestrian arena would introduce a new material change of use of the land."
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