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Dismissed19 October 20266012466

1 Worth Court, Milton Keynes, MK109LU

Planning appeal 6012466 at 1 Worth Court, Milton Keynes, MK109LU (Milton Keynes Council) was dismissed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

change of use to 5 Bedroom HMO

Authority
Milton Keynes Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
MK10 9LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a house in multiple occupation (HMO)
  • the effect of the proposed development on highway safety with regard to parking provision

What decided it

The proposal's failure to comply with the HMO concentration threshold and the unacceptable harm to highway safety arising from inadequate parking provision meant that Policy S4(2)(c) of the Framework prevented the presumption in favour of sustainable development from applying.

Policy S4 of the Framework would normally require approval unless benefits were substantially outweighed by adverse effects, but the proposal's breach of national decision-making policies L3 and TR6 meant the presumption did not apply and the proposal should be refused in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy HN7Policy CT2Policy CT10

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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