Welcome to Crest Nicholson’s proposals for Shenley Park
Following our public consultation which ran from 20th May to 17th June, Crest Nicholson has now submitted plans for Shenley Park, which is allocated for development within the adopted Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan.
The submission of our plans includes an outline planning application to Buckinghamshire Council. We have also submitted an application for an access point to serve the development to Milton Keynes City Council.
This website provides you with all of the latest information on plans to create up to 1,265 new homes, a care home / extra care facility, a new primary school and nursery, a mixed-use local centre, and open spaces which provide for biodiversity and recreation.
To keep informed on the latest developments on our proposals, please fill out our Register for Updates form.
Crest Nicholson is pleased to be bringing forward plans for Shenley Park, which is allocated for development in the adopted Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan.
This consultation website provides you with all of the latest information on plans to create up to 1,265 new homes, a care home / extra care facility, a new primary school and nursery, a mixed-use local centre, and open spaces which provide for biodiversity and recreation.
The provision of local amenities includes new outdoor sports facilities, a community facility and a range of commercial spaces to both support the development and meet local needs.
If you are unable to attend, you can view more information about our proposals on this website and you can tell us what you think of the plans by completing one of our online feedback forms or via the following contact methods:
- Freephone: 020 3398 1590
VIEW OUR APPLICATION
You may view our application and accompanying documents in more detail on the respective council planning portals.
Buckinghamshire – https://publicaccess.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=RY1JXOCLGNQ00
Reference: 23/02180/AOP
Reference: 23/01610/OUT
SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT CONSULTATION
It is important to note that concurrent to our application and engagement is a separate strand of engagement led by Buckinghamshire Council: a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This is prepared for the site and details a number of conditions on the development. It is possible that additional public and stakeholder engagement may be undertaken should material revisions need to be made to the submitted plans.
SPD is now live and Crest is committed to ensuring that the submitted application is compliant with it. Buckinghamshire Council will consult the public on its draft SPD from now until the 11th of October 2023. You can find the SPD consultation on the Buckinghamshire council website here – https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/planning/shenley-park-spd/
Resident Feedback
Our public consultation which ran from May – June 2023 saw significant public interest with 357 pieces of feedback received.
Below are some of the themes and issues that were expressed by Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes residents.
The key points raised by Buckinghamshire residents include:
- Traffic concerns along Shenley Road / Stock Lane / Bottledump Roundabout and High Street
- Questions around secondary education spaces and need for increased capacity
- There is a need for strong landscape buffering, as well as some questions around building heights
- The development represents an expansion into Milton Keynes
- Questions around the cumulative impact of other nearby parcels/sites on the rural character
- Preference for a healthcare facility on site
- Preference to see more detailed plans
The key points raised by Milton Keynes residents include:
- Questions raised over the H6 access from residents, due to potential disruption, traffic and loss of green space
- Construction impact
- Preference for a healthcare facility on site
- Preference to see more detailed plans
- The development places housing on Milton Keynes’ border
- Questions around landscaping and buffering on the Milton Keynes boundary
Estimated Timelines
Spring
2023
Crest held its public consultation on plans for Shenley Park, speaking to residents and stakeholders in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.
Summer
2023
Crest has submitted an outline planning application for the proposals to Buckinghamshire Council, as well as an access application to Milton Keynes City Council.
What is an Outline Application?An Outline Application establishes the principle of development and must include enough information for the planning authority to effectively evaluate the plans presented. However, opposed to a full planning application, it does not contain comprehensive information on matters such as exact layouts, housing unit mix, as well as more detailed information on infrastructure provision and contributions.
Our application is currently at this stage. The next stage will be Reserved Matters, should we receive outline consent.
Summer / Autumn
2023
Buckinghamshire launched consultation on the Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) which is now live and you can find here: https://yourvoicebucks.citizenspace.com/planning/shenley-park-spd/
Winter 2023
2023
SPD anticipated for adoption by Buckinghamshire Council
What does this mean?Once the SPD has been consulted on with the public, feedback will be taken into account and any revisions will be made. Once Buckinghamshire adopts the SPD, a number of conditions may be placed on the site. It will be Crest’s job to ensure that the current submitted application aligns with these conditions. As such, it is possible that revisions may have to be made to the submitted application which may result in further public consultation.
Spring
2024
Outline planning consent decision. Following adoption of the SPD, we would expect our applications to go to planning committee in Spring 2024 at the earliest.
What does this mean?Once the SPD has been consulted on with the public, feedback will be taken into account and any revisions will be made. Once Buckinghamshire adopts the SPD, a number of conditions may be placed on the site. It will be Crest’s job to ensure that the current submitted application aligns with these conditions. As such, it is possible that revisions may have to be made to the submitted application which may result in further public consultation
Summer
2024
Phase 1 design and Reserved Matters application submitted & infrastructure works to commence.
What is a Reserved Matters application?A Reserved Matters application is the final stage of the planning process following outline consent and facilitates the granting of planning permission. It is at this stage that more detail is provided. This can include aspects of appearance and design, means of access, full landscaping provision, building layout and scale.
Crest appreciates that many residents are keen to understand details including healthcare provision, exact site layouts and details of the complete offering of the local centre. It is at this point that these details will be provided and there will be further opportunities for public consultation at this stage.
Winter
2024
Phase 1 planning decision. This is the earliest anticipated time for the granting of full planning permission.
Spring
2025
Phase 1 construction commences
What will this include?Initial construction works would commence on the 50 units and associated infrastructure required to meet the 2025 target set within the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan. The exact location of this parcel is to be determined, however, we anticipate that it will be towards the south of the site.