Definitely needs planning, I've done several applications in the past few years for them. If you need advice give me a shout.
Lighting is a PITA, as the councils don't like upsetting the bat's, even though modern lighting is far better...
Bloody Jobsworths, as I could put massive floodlights on my house for security, but no you can't possibly have 4 or 6 down lights on a manege for dark winter evenings....