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Dismissed8 February 20243323492

Acorn (Mk) Nurseries, Newton Road, Emberton, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5JW

Planning appeal 3323492 at Acorn (Mk) Nurseries, Newton Road, Emberton, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 5JW (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the rural character and appearance of the surrounding countryside.

outline planning application (all matters reserved, except for access) for the residential redevelopment of the Acorn (MK) Nurseries site for up to 29 no. dwellings (including affordable housing), plus access and other off-site highways improvements, following the demolition and removal of all existing structures and hardstanding from the site

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Carpenter C
Postcode
MK46 5JW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the rural character and appearance of the surrounding countryside
  • whether the proposal would be in a suitable location for housing with respect to the settlement boundaries for Emberton

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan taken as a whole, particularly in relation to settlement hierarchy and rural character policies, and no material considerations indicate a decision should be taken otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.

the benefits of the proposal, including affordable housing, improved connectivity, economic benefits and biodiversity net gain, do not outweigh the substantial harm arising from conflicts with the development plan

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy NE5Policy DS1Policy DS2Policy DS5Policy HN2Policy CC1Policy H1Policy H4Policy CD2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 74Paragraph 89Paragraph 123Paragraph 124Paragraph 125Paragraph 127

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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