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Allowed15 December 20223286461

34 Gravel Walk, Emberton, Olney, MK46 5JA

Planning appeal 3286461 at 34 Gravel Walk, Emberton, Olney, MK46 5JA (Milton Keynes Council) was allowed on 15 December 2022 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.

a new detached family dwelling with attached single garage

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Simpson V
Postcode
MK46 5JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
  • whether or not the site is suitable for residential development having regard to its location and the settlement strategy

What decided it

The site's status as previously developed land on the edge of the village, combined with the absence of harm to character and appearance and the site's accessibility to village services, justified the grant of permission in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NE5Policy DS1Policy DS2Policy DS5Policy SC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 56Paragraph 85

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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