Hill House, Wood Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8ES

Planning appeal 3371661 at Hill House, Wood Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8ES (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 9 February 2026 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area bearing in mind it would be within the Conservation Area and within the setting of the grade II listed Westbank Cottages.

demolition of a two storey side extension and rear conservatory and erection of a two storey rear extension. Erection of a new two storey infill dwelling and provision of a new shared access with closure of the existing access

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellis D
Postcode: MK17 8EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area bearing in mind it would be within the Conservation Area and within the setting of the grade II listed Westbank Cottages.

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting and significance of the listed building, which the Inspector afforded great weight, could not be outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.

The significant public benefits of one additional dwelling unit, economic advantages, improved visibility, and biodiversity net gain were insufficient to outweigh the great weight afforded to the less than substantial but considerable harm to the designated heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HQ1Policy HE3Policy EE4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 202Paragraph 212

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