Planning appeal decision
86 Southern Way, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EF
Planning appeal 3349185 at 86 Southern Way, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5EF (Milton Keynes Council) was allowed on 22 January 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the private amenity space of the host dwelling.
retention of a detached outbuilding (retrospective)
- Authority
- Milton Keynes Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- MK12 5EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the private amenity space of the host dwelling
What decided it
The remaining private outdoor amenity space of approximately 50 square metres is sufficient to meet the reasonable needs of the occupiers of the host dwelling, satisfying Policy D5 requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Plan: MK Policy D5
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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