Planning appeal decision
Black Horse Houe, 2 Cranfield Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8AW
Planning appeal 3353995 at Black Horse Houe, 2 Cranfield Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8AW (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 29 January 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the host dwelling and the open character of the countryside.
removal of first floor balcony and erection of first floor/ side and rear extension with new gable end roof, part loft conversion with side/rear dormers, rooflights and Juliette balcony, alteration to front driveway pier and brickwall, and installation of solar panels to front pitch roof
- Authority
- Milton Keynes Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- MK17 8AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the host dwelling and the open character of the countryside
What decided it
The design of the proposal, particularly the crown roof and gable end alteration, would fail to integrate appropriately with the traditional character and appearance of the host dwelling and would result in inappropriate scale and massing contrary to local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS5Policy D1Policy D2Policy D3
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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