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Dismissed19 July 20243339674

64-66 and 70 Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1BA

Planning appeal 3339674 at 64-66 and 70 Simpson Road, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1BA (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Bayliss G, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of nearby designated heritage assets.

Full application for demolition of existing unit and the erection of 4 apartment blocks comprising 98 units with associated landscaping and parking

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Bayliss G
Postcode
MK1 1BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of nearby designated heritage assets
  • Whether or not the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for existing and future occupants with regard to outlook and daylight

What decided it

The harm to the setting and significance of the designated heritage assets (the listed lock buildings and Fenny Lodge) was not outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.

The substantial public benefits of housing and affordable housing delivery, economic and social benefits, and brownfield redevelopment were outweighed by the great weight given to the less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets, compounded by unacceptable harm to the living conditions of an existing neighbouring occupant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HE1Policy HN4Policy D5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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