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Dismissed10 September 20213275478

Five Acres Nursing Home, Hanmer Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AD

Planning appeal 3275478 at Five Acres Nursing Home, Hanmer Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AD (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 10 September 2021 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would incorporate adequate parking provision.

conversion of the former Five Acres Nursing Home into residential development of 28 Unit House in Multiple Occupation

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
MK6 3AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would incorporate adequate parking provision
  • its effect on the character of the area, having regard to housing mix and community cohesion
  • its effect on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residences in respect of noise
  • the effect on trees
  • whether associated traffic trips would affect the movement of pedestrians and cyclists

What decided it

The inadequate parking provision, which would result in a shortfall of 6 spaces against the Parking SPD requirements and lead to obstruction of traffic flows and pedestrian access, was the decisive factor that outweighed the scheme's benefits in housing delivery and land reuse.

The benefits of housing delivery, land reuse, construction employment and addressing anti-social behaviour were insufficient to justify granting planning permission contrary to the development plan policy on parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Plan:MK policy CT10Plan:MK policy HN7Plan:MK policy D5Plan:MK policy NE3Plan:MK policy D1Plan:MK policy CT2

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