Units LSU1, LSU2, SU301 and SU302 and Oak Court Frontage, Midsummer Place , Milton Keynes, MK9 3GB Data via plota.co.uk

PLN/2026/1240 - Full planning permission Approved

Proposal

Phased façade improvement works at Midsummer Place comprising Phase 1 - external alterations and shopfront improvement works to Units LSU1, LSU2, SU301 and SU302 to facilitate occupation by an anchor retailer including replacement glazing, framing, signage zones and associated façade treatments (Oak Court, Midsummer Boulevard and Saxon Gate elevations); and Phase 2 - wider façade enhancement works to Oak Court including alterations to existing shopfronts, updated glazing and framing details, rationalisation of signage zones, enhanced lighting and associated public facing design improvements to create a more cohesive and contemporary courtyard environment (part-retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Jun 2026
Approved
15 Jul 2026

Approved on 15 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Documents 19

Plans & drawings 13

PDF MK-INC-MA-EZ-DR-A-08818 Rev P01 - FACADE ELEVATIONS AS PROPOSED APPELVP - Elevations Proposed · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-00-DR-A-08801 Rev P02 - LEVEL 00 GROUND FLOOR GA PLAN AS EXISTING APPEXIST - Existing Floor Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-20-DR-A-08811 Rev P01 - LEVEL 02 SECOND FLOOR GA PLAN AS PROPOSED APPROPO - Proposed Floor Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-EZ-DR-A-08801 Rev P01 - FACADE ELEVATIONS AS EXISTING APPELVE - Elevations Existing · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-EZ-DR-A-08813 Rev P02 - FACADE ELEVATIONS AS PROPOSED APPELVP - Elevations Proposed · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-20-DR-A-08801 Rev P02 - LEVEL 02 SECOND FLOOR GA PLAN AS EXISTING APPEXIST - Existing Floor Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-SA-LL-DR-A-08811 Rev P01 - PHASING PLAN APPSUPP - Other Supporting Documents/Information · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-EZ-DR-A-08803 Rev P00 - FACADE ELEVATIONS AS EXISTING APPELVE - Elevations Existing · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-SA-LL-DR-A-08802 Rev P00 - SITE BLOCK PLAN AS EXISTING APPBLOCK - Block Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-10-DR-A-08811 Rev P01 - LEVEL 01 FIRST FLOOR GA PLAN AS PROPOSED APPROPO - Proposed Floor Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-10-DR-A-08801 Rev P02 - LEVEL 01 FIRST FLOOR GA PLAN AS EXISTING APPEXIST - Existing Floor Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-SA-LL-DR-A-08801 Rev P02 - SITE LOCATION PLAN APPLOCA - Site/Location Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF MK-INC-MA-00-DR-A-08811 Rev P01 - LEVEL 00 GROUND FLOOR GA PLAN AS PROPOSED APPROPO - Proposed Floor Plans · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
MK9 3GB
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Parish
Central Milton Keynes
Case officer
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Target decision
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Approved with Conditions
Decision date
15 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Company Name Williams Gallagher - Mrs Heather Arnell

Public comments

2comments received
1 neutral1 supporting

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Milton Keynes
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#59 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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. View full council performance
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