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Dismissed15 August 20223292059

34 Shackleton Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, MK6 2PX

Planning appeal 3292059 at 34 Shackleton Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, MK6 2PX (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 15 August 2022 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on (i) the social mix of the area and (ii) the living conditions of the occupants of the adjoining property in respect of noise.

the retrospective application for the change of use from a 4-bed dwelling (use class C3) to a 4-bed house in multiple occupation (use class C4)

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hartley S
Postcode
MK6 2PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on (i) the social mix of the area and (ii) the living conditions of the occupants of the adjoining property in respect of noise

What decided it

The concentration of HMOs at 51.8% within 100 metres of the appeal property, exceeding the 35% threshold set out in the SPD and creating an imbalance in the social mix of the area, which conflicts with Policy HN7 and the Neighbourhood Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HN7Policy D5Policy NE6Campbell Park Neighbourhood Plan 2018 policy 1

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