Introduction
This guide has been prepared to provide information about topics that may be discussed at Pre-Application Planning meetings on Major Developments.
Land Use
- Does the proposal comply with National, specific Local Development Plan designations and planning policies as well as any supplementary planning guidance/documents which are relevant?
- Does the proposal take into account the impact on transport, employment, environment, education and community use?
Specific Residential Policies
- Requirements for affordable housing on site
- Mix of dwellings, tenure of affordable housing and integration into the development
- Details of open space or local/neighbourhood play provision
- Housing Mix
- Density
Design
- Streetscape analysis
- Built form, height, scale and massing of the proposed development
- Building Envelope and Footprint
- Landscaping and boundary treatments
- Crime Prevention Measures
- Draft Design and Access Statement
Listed Buildings, Conservations Areas and Archaeology
- Is any alteration of a listed building compliant with local and national policies?
- Details of any internal and external alteration and the extent to which existing features will be maintained
- Potential impacts on the character and appearance of surrounding or adjacent Conservation Area
- Does the demolition of any building(s) in Conservation Area demonstrate compliance with the tests stipulated in PPS 5?
- Archaeological Implications
- Heritage Statement (including Conservation Area analysis, historical archaeological features and Scheduled Ancient Monuments)
Amenities
- Potential impact on any residential accommodation or sensitive uses near the site, for example schools, community facilities, commercial developments.
- The likely impact on nearby residents such as loss of daylight, noise disturbance, loss of outlook, privacy
- Amenity for future occupiers (refuse and recycling provision, cycle stores, private amenity space)
Transport, Servicing and Access
- Servicing arrangements
- Proposed parking provision
- Facilities for cyclists
- Pedestrian friendly
- Facilities for people with disabilities, especially around access and disabled parking provision.
- Access to public transport
- Transport Assessments
- Travel Plan Requirements
Sustainability and Environmental Considerations
- Does the proposal conform to sustainability principles set out under PPS 22, Policy D4 of Milton Keynes Local Plan 2001 – 2011, Sustainable Construction SPD?
- Renewable energy measures and measures to reduce carbon emissions.
- Expected BREEAM rating of the proposal
- Code for Sustainable Homes
- Other sustainability issues, for example recycling, rain harvesting, waste during construction
Natural Environment and Landscaping
- Biodiversity Enhancements
- Protected Species Surveys
- Landscaping Principles
- Provision of Public Open Space (Housing)
- Tree considerations and any arboriculture implications
Other Relevant Considerations
- Lighting Assessment
- Land Contamination
- Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening and Scoping Opinions)
Planning Obligations
Heads of Terms and amounts - the following examples may apply:
- Reference to Affordable Housing SPD
- Reference to Education SPG
- Reference to Leisure, Recreation and Open Space SPG
- Reference to Social Infrastructure SPD
- Reference to Carbon Offset Payment
- Reference to Public Transport and Highway Requirements
Questions
If you have any queries about the information provided in this document or any further questions please contact one of the following:
Alan Mills (Development Management Team Leader) 01908 252 412 or email
alan.mills@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Debbie Kirk (Senior Planning Officer) 01908 252 335 or email
debbie.kirk@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Nicola Wheatcroft (Senior Planning Officer) 01908 252 274 or email
nicola.wheatcroft@milton-keynes.gov.uk
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