Carphone Warehouse, Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN Data via plota.co.uk
PLN/2026/0858 - Full planning permission
Approved
Proposal
Change of use of existing unit from retail (Class E(a)) to restaurant (Class E(b)) Data via plota.co.uk
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Validated
26 May 2026
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Received
29 May 2026
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Approved
2 Jul 2026
Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Milton Keynes
- Application type
- Full planning permission
- Postcode
- MK9 1EN
- Received
- 29 May 2026
- Validated
- 26 May 2026
- Ward
- Central Milton Keynes
- Parish
- Central Milton Keynes
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 21 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Approved with Conditions
- Decision date
- 2 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- CRE8 LTD
Historical activity at this location
26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
Unit B2 The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Installation of mezzanine floor (Class E) and associated works including installation of…
2023
Approved
Unit B2 The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertisement consent for the display of 1 no. internally-illuminated fascia sign.
2021
Approved
12 The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertisement consent for the display of one internally illuminated econoflex box sign (s…
2021
Approved
12 The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertisement consent for the display of 1x internally illuminated econoflex box sign, 2x…
2021
Approved
The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes
Advertisement consent to install a freestanding sign, wall hanging signs, building entran…
2020
Approved
12 The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertisment consent for an illuminated fascia sign
2020
Approved
Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations in two existing parking spac…
2020
Approved
The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes
Advertisement consent for 1 illuminated totem sign
2020
Approved
Burger King Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Consent to display advertisements ; 5 x internally illuminated Taco Bell letters fascia s…
2020
Approved
The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes
Refurbish, combine and add rear extension to Units C, D and D1 to enable use as foodstore…
2020
Approved
Starbucks The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertisement consent for various drive through signage, building signage and road markin…
2020
Approved
Burger King Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Erection of a Taco Bell drive-thru and restaurant (Use Class A3/A5) with associated parki…
2020
Approved
Burger King Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Consent to display advertisements 2 x Taco Bell main signs, Taco Bell Loves Milton Keynes…
2019
Withdrawn
Starbucks The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertisement consent for new illuminated new illuminated Wordmark on Raceway (ex box sig…
2019
Approved
Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Advertising consent for the installation of 4 no. new digital freestanding signs and 1 no…
2018
Approved
Starbucks The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
New pre-menu panel; order canopy and star pattern marker; 5 panel menu board; 7.6m totem…
2018
Approved
Starbucks The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertising consent for a new illuminated wordmark on raceway; illuminated wordmark affix…
2018
Approved
The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes
Erection of 2 no. complementary retail pods (Class A1/A3) with associated servicing arran…
2017
Approved
The Quadrant Mk Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN
Advertisement consent for 3 x fascia signs, 1 x vinyl sign, 1 x vinyl canvas sign, 2 x wa…
2016
Approved
Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Advertisement consent for existing signage on new 7metre pole in existing location
2016
Approved
Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Advertisement consent for relocation of 2x existing fascia signs
2016
Approved
Mcdonalds Restaurant Ltd Portway A5 To V6 Milton Keynes MK9 1DY
Erection of two extensions, reconfiguration of patio area and associated works to the sit…
2021
Approved
The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes
Non material amendment to application 20/00699/FUL for the relocation of cycle parking an…
2021
Approved
The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes
Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 20/00699/FUL fo…
2020
Approved
The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes
Details submitted pursuant to discharge condition 11 (Lighting Scheme) attached to planni…
Milton Keynes
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#59 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Milton Keynes is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Milton Keynes decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #156 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #159 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #52 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #45 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
49 decided
1,088
Total decisions
134 refused in the year to March 2026
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Carphone Warehouse, Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN
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