Planning appeal decision
Auto Globe Ltd, 25 Dickens Road , Old Wolverton , Milton Keynes, MK12 5QF
Planning appeal 3296005 at Auto Globe Ltd, 25 Dickens Road , Old Wolverton , Milton Keynes, MK12 5QF (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2022 by Inspector Hall 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 surrounding area.
extension of used car display area and erection of security fencing
- Authority
- Milton Keynes Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hall R
- Postcode
- MK12 5QF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- highway safety, with particular regard to parking provision
What decided it
The proposal would result in considerable and enduring harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area through loss of amenity open space and landscaping, combined with unacceptable highway safety risks from inadequate parking provision, which together outweighed the economic benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L2Policy L3Policy D1Policy D2Policy D5Policy CT10Policy CT2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 81Paragraph 126
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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