Planning appeal decision
65 Newport Road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, MK19 7ND
Planning appeal 3279163 at 65 Newport Road, Hanslope, Milton Keynes, MK19 7ND (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 15 December 2021 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
described as, ‘outline planning permission for a residential development of up to nine dwellings (8 no. net new dwellings), access road and associated works including the demolition of the existing dwelling and all ancillary structures at land to the rear of 65 Newport Road
- Authority
- Milton Keynes Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- MK19 7ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the urbanisation of a largely undeveloped site and departure from the prevailing pattern of development outweighed any other considerations.
The evidence regarding effective use of land did not override the adverse effect on character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NE5 of Plan:MK 2016-2031Policy D1 of Plan:MK 2016-2031NP Policy HAN4
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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