Planning appeal decision
Barn, Mill Lane, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BQ
Planning appeal 3305863 at Barn, Mill Lane, Stony Stratford, MK11 1BQ (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the setting of Stony Stratford Conservation Area.
the conversion of barn with extension to useable building currently dog grooming business
- Authority
- Milton Keynes Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
- Postcode
- MK11 1BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the setting of Stony Stratford Conservation Area
- the effect of the development on amenity open space
- whether the building works would represent sustainable construction
- the effect of the development on highway safety
- the effect of the development on flooding
What decided it
The proposed parking area would harm the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the conservation area through an urbanising effect on the countryside, and this less than substantial harm could not be outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS5Policy HE1Policy D1Policy D2Policy L1Policy L2Policy L3Policy SC1Policy CT10Policy FR2
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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