The last development review forum was held online via MS Teams on Monday 1 November 2021
The following developments were discussed:
- the redevelopment of the Santander facility at Shenley Wood to provide around 300 dwellings
- the redevelopment of the Ex-Travis Perkins builders yard site on Simpson Road, Bletchley to 102 flats of 1,2 & 3 bedrooms, including parking provisions and landscaping
Who Can Attend?
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The forum is a public meeting and is open to anyone
Overall aims of forum
- streamline the planning application process by addressing stakeholder comments on design at the pre-application stage
- improve quality of design elements within schemes
- raise profile of design
- allow for greater input by local stakeholders on design issues with aim of reducing local objections
Purpose
- An opportunity for developers to present their scheme at pre-application to stakeholders and make any changes in light of comments received.
What is in scope
- focus is on design (layout and building/s appearance but can include landscaping and highway related matters, such as parking)
- a report of what was said at the forum will form part of case officer's application report
What is out of scope?
- discussion on principle of development or development's impact on surrounding area such as road network
Timing / sequencing of forum in the planning application process
- application should ideally come to the forum after initial review of scheme by officers as part of the pre-application process
Status
- the forum is voluntary although MK Council initiated schemes will be submitted to the Forum.
Logistics
- the forum will take place every 2 months on Monday 6pm -7.30pm
- meetings will be informal
- a maximum of 2 applications will be presented and discussed at each forum. The format for each application will be as follows:
- presentation by the applicant/agent – 15 minutes
- questions and views from stakeholders present – 15 minutes
- response by applicant to questions/comments – 15 minutes
Cost
- the forum will form part of the pre-application process. The forum is not open for applicants who do not enter into a pre-application or planning performance agreement with the Local Planning Authority.
Chairing arrangements
- the Forum will be chaired by someone from the Urban Design Team supported by the relevant case officers
Terms of reference
Past meeting notes
Planning Enquiries
Planning Enquiries contact information
- 01908 252358
Civic, 1 Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes MK9 3EJ