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

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

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

Framework references: 11, 74, 89, 123, 124, 125, 127

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy NE5, Policy DS1, Policy DS2, Policy DS5, Policy HN2, Policy CC1, Policy H1, Policy H4, Policy CD2

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