Crest Nicholson Regeneration
The new canalside quarter is a mixed use redevelopment in Central Milton Keynes, adjoining the Grand Union Canal.
What we did
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Secured reserved matters consent for a mixed use development on the west bank of the Grand Union Canal
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Obtained a separate hybrid planning permission on the east bank of the canal with a new bridge joining the two sites
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Coordinated the design team throughout the pre-application and planning application process
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Arranged the public consultation event at the CMK shopping centre
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Managed the political and stakeholder consultation
Result
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Met the client’s demanding timeframe on submission of reserved matters prior to expiry of the outline planning permission
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Secured the required permissions to enable the client to complete the land deal with the site owners (MK Development Partnership)
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Used our high level contacts with the Milton Keynes planning department to push the applications through the system
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Retained the favourable affordable, housing provision from historic planning policy for the client
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Following stakeholder consultation, the proposals enjoyed the support of the local parish and town councils
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Development includes 383 new homes, a café, shop, restaurant, nursery and public house, with a pedestrian and cyclist bridge linking the two developments
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A new marina on the east side of the canal and a lay-by marina for events on the west side
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Development includes the start to the new Bedford to Milton Keynes Waterway Park
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new homes
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