Planning appeal decision
1 Abbey Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3AE
Planning appeal 3374131 at 1 Abbey Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3AE (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon neighbouring residential amenity with regard to loss of privacy, overshadowing, overbearing impact and loss of outlook.
erection of a new front porch, a two-storey rear extension and a single storey side extension with roof light
- Authority
- Milton Keynes Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- MK6 3AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon neighbouring residential amenity with regard to loss of privacy, overshadowing, overbearing impact and loss of outlook
What decided it
The two-storey rear extension would create an unacceptable overbearing impact and loss of outlook for the adjacent property due to the unusual angular relationship of the properties and the proximity of the extension to the shared boundary, contrary to Plan: MK Policy D5.
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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