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Dismissed18 May 20266004886

38 Farthing Grove, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HH

Planning appeal 6004886 at 38 Farthing Grove, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HH (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 18 May 2026 by Inspector Ramsden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for a HMO, having regard to the balance and mix of the community.

the change of use from use Class C3 to 6 bed HMO to include replacement of facade windows

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Ramsden S
Postcode
MK6 4HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is suitable for a HMO, having regard to the balance and mix of the community

What decided it

The proposal would result in an unacceptable overconcentration of HMOs in the area at 42%, exceeding both the SPD and Neighbourhood Plan thresholds, thereby conflicting with Policy HN7 and Policy WN11 which seek to maintain balanced communities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HN7 of Plan:MK 2016-2031Policy WN11 of the Wroughton Community Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 49

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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