MK West outline planning consents press release

Privately owned Warwick based developer Gallagher Estates and Milton Keynes Council has now received outline planning consent for the development of 6550 homes in the Western Expansion Area of Milton Keynes from Milton Keynes Partnership. The development is the single largest expansion area within Milton Keynes and probably the largest in the region. Gallagher Estates will now be working together with Milton Keynes Partnership and Milton Keynes Council to ensure the timely delivery of the new homes, infrastructure and community facilities including; four new primary schools and a secondary school, commercial area, high street shopping area and local town centres. Community buildings including health and day centres, equipped parks, formal playing fields, public open spaces and community allotments are also included in the plans. Commenting, David Carden, Managing Director of Gallagher Estates said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Milton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes Partnership to deliver new homes, infrastructure, jobs and community facilities in what is the single largest expansion site in Milton Keynes. This planning consent reinforces Gallagher Estates' continuing commitment to housing delivery within the Milton Keynes and South Midlands growth area" Commenting, Jane Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer of Milton Keynes Partnership said: "We are pleased to be working with Gallagher Estates, Milton Keynes Council and other important stakeholders to establish this new community and look forward to seeing this project on the ground. It marks an important step in the life of Milton Keynes with the first significant expansion beyond the previous Designated Area."

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