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Notice varied and upheld2 March 20263341572

1 Mendelssohn Grove, Browns Wood, Milton Keynes, MK7 8DH

Planning appeal 3341572 at 1 Mendelssohn Grove, Browns Wood, Milton Keynes, MK7 8DH (Milton Keynes Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene.

Erection of a front and side boundary wall with brick piers

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Ghafoor A
Postcode
MK7 8DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and street scene

What decided it

The development has a materially harmful visual effect on the host dwelling and street scene due to the intrusive and obtrusive nature of the walls and piers, which conflicts with design policies and cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
D1D2D3WNP 15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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