MDP Achieved planning success for their client in Olney, Milton Keynes. Permission was granted for:
The site being located in an Ecologically Sensitive Location
Great Crested Newts potentially could have been impacted by the development; an eDNA sample was required of the water bodies at the site. There was significant scope for enhancement by both the relocation of hedgerows and the introduction of new hedgerows, wild grasses and new native trees, and other planting, which resulted in a biodiversity net gain as a result of the development.
A Landscape Ecological Monitoring Plan was submitted to the Council as part of a Discharge of Condition Application which showed the various measures to maintain and mange over a period of 25 years.
Poor Junction Geometry
The existing access had an unfavourable alignment with the main road, leading to potentially hazardous exposure of emerging vehicles into oncoming traffic, at National speed limits. This was recognised as an issue by the Local Highway Authority who supported the proposals as providing a betterment over the pre-existing conditions. A new road alignment was designed with a wider bell-mouth and an 80 metre length of hedgerow was moved back around 10 metres further into the site. In doing so, the access and egress into the site is made safer through this development particularly for longer vehicles, or those towing trailers, who presently struggle with access.
The access is also made more secure through the creation of a security controlled holding zone, set deep into the site.
Part of the site being located in Floozd Zone 2
Parts of the site were located within Flood Zone 2 meaning that any additional burden placed on existing surface water drainage systems had to be modelled and compensated for, to ensure that any additional surface water created as a result of the scheme is directed/held or used on site, prior to discharge valves releasing the water in a controlled and planned manner.
Works are expected to commence in early 2024.
- the expansion of an existing manège from 800m2 to 2400m2 to adequately provide for the training of event and show jumping horses which need space and height.
- the erection of a 40m by 20m stable and storage barn, at a height of 5.2m, to accommodate 8 stables, tack room, wash and foaling boxes, hay and bedding storage etc, machinery storage and welfare facilities.
- The creation of a new safer access and access track
- The relocation of an existing 7.3m x 3.7m stable to the north-west of the manége to be used as a field shelter.
The site being located in an Ecologically Sensitive Location
Great Crested Newts potentially could have been impacted by the development; an eDNA sample was required of the water bodies at the site. There was significant scope for enhancement by both the relocation of hedgerows and the introduction of new hedgerows, wild grasses and new native trees, and other planting, which resulted in a biodiversity net gain as a result of the development.
A Landscape Ecological Monitoring Plan was submitted to the Council as part of a Discharge of Condition Application which showed the various measures to maintain and mange over a period of 25 years.
Poor Junction Geometry
The existing access had an unfavourable alignment with the main road, leading to potentially hazardous exposure of emerging vehicles into oncoming traffic, at National speed limits. This was recognised as an issue by the Local Highway Authority who supported the proposals as providing a betterment over the pre-existing conditions. A new road alignment was designed with a wider bell-mouth and an 80 metre length of hedgerow was moved back around 10 metres further into the site. In doing so, the access and egress into the site is made safer through this development particularly for longer vehicles, or those towing trailers, who presently struggle with access.
The access is also made more secure through the creation of a security controlled holding zone, set deep into the site.
Part of the site being located in Floozd Zone 2
Parts of the site were located within Flood Zone 2 meaning that any additional burden placed on existing surface water drainage systems had to be modelled and compensated for, to ensure that any additional surface water created as a result of the scheme is directed/held or used on site, prior to discharge valves releasing the water in a controlled and planned manner.
Works are expected to commence in early 2024.