Ménage and manège are often confused but we have it from an authoritative source – a planning inspector dealing with an appeal concerning a site in Hertfordshire (DCS Number 400-028-935) – that if it’s horse-related it’s likely to be manège. Here is what he says in a Procedural Matter paragraph:-
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Burnt to a cinder
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A couple who wished to replace a Hertfordshire cottage which had been destroyed by fire found their hopes were in cinders when an inspector pointed out that it would be contrary to green belt policy (DCS Number 400-028-695).
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