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Dismissed26 March 20253349883

Heath Court Lower End Road, Glebe Farm, Milton Keynes, MK17 8XS

Planning appeal 3349883 at Heath Court Lower End Road, Glebe Farm, Milton Keynes, MK17 8XS (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 26 March 2025 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the stationing of a portacabin to provide an office for the base of operations for supported living services to serve the residents of Heath Court

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
Bowden N
Postcode
MK17 8XS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would result in the loss of on-site parking provision and result in overspill parking to the detriment of highway safety
  • whether there is a demonstrable need for the proposed development

What decided it

The proposed portacabin would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the area and would result in displacement of on-site parking to the detriment of highway safety, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3Policy CT10

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