New vision for Campbell Park: Urban Splash and Glenbrook unveil refined plans
Joint venture partners Urban Splash and Glenbrook have submitted a new planning application for Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, with designs produced by award winning architects Howells.
The partners first submitted an application in 2024. Despite officer recommendation, the application was refused, but the JV chose to respect the decision and rework a new application. In the period since they have undertaken extensive consultation with local residents and stakeholders, evolving the designs to create a scheme that remains landscape-led, visually striking, and lower in scale, with all buildings now limited to six storeys.
Reacting to concerns about height and its effect on the local communities the scheme has been revised to provide 306 homes—down from the original 397—with the five buildings reduced down from a maximum of 12 stories to all now being 6 stories.
Nathan Cornish, Director at Urban Splash, said: "We are really excited by this revised scheme. It remains true to our vision of producing a striking design dominated by landscape. We have listened to the concerns of the community and our scheme is better as a result of these consultations "
The revised density is well within the density thresholds set out in the MK City Plan 2050. Sunny Johal of Glenbrook added: "Our ambition is assured: to deliver Milton Keynes’ most exciting new neighbourhood in partnership with MKDP, the City Council, and local stakeholders. By working collaboratively, we can create a vibrant human scale quarter that will enrich Campbell Park and meet the needs of the wider city."
This new application aligns well with the government's recent decision to designate Milton Keynes as a 'Renewed Town.' This new phase of development will directly support the city's strategic vision to revitalise the centre, enhance travel networks, and deliver the high-quality housing required for its future growth.
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