Public Consultation
489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes
Sustainability and Community Benefits
The development will aim to work closely with Milton Keynes City Council to address any increased demand and help maintain quality access to essential services.
Yes, the proposed scheme will contribute to affordable housing to help meet local needs and ensure a mix of housing options.
The project will incorporate sustainability measures through taking steps to achieve reductions in energy consumption, carbon, water usage and waste production.
Beyond new housing, the development will contribute to the vitality of the area by creating jobs during and after construction and improving local infrastructure. It will include thoughtfully designed public spaces and other amenities, contributing to a more livable and vibrant community.
As the site currently consists only of buildings and hard surfaces, it does not have any existing natural habitats. While achieving a 10% increase in biodiversity on such a site is not required under planning practice guidance, the project will focus on incorporating general biodiversity enhancements such as ecological landscaping and habitat friendly design elements to improve the ecological value of the area and support the overall development’s sustainability goals.