Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose: To consider adopting a list of locally significant buildings, structures and pieces of public realm, which increases their importance in the planning process, and to agree the timescale for Phase 2 of the New Town Heritage Register.

Content: 1.         That the positive contribution that New Town Heritage makes in Milton Keynes’ unique character and identity, and its role in creating a sense of place for new and existing communities, be recognised. 2.         That the members of the New Town Heritage Register (NTHR) Selection Panel who have committed substantial time to the project on a voluntarily basis be thanked for their work, together with MK Forum for its ongoing voluntary assistance in researching the potential heritage significance of the nominated assets. 3.         That the NTHR be adopted, and the assets be non-designated heritage assets, making them a material consideration in planning decisions. 4.         That the timescale for phase two of the NTHR (as set out in paragraph 6.2 of the report) be approved.  5.         That the ‘Black Horse’ by Elisabeth Frink and the three sculptures by Bernard Schottlander in Fred Roche Gardens be put forward for statutory listing.