STATEMENT BY GREG SMITH MP - AUGUST 2026

 

“I have always made protecting our countryside and rural identity my number one priority. Developing housing and other commercial interests on our farmland, green fields and natural beauty is just not acceptable. So I encourage everyone to have their say in the local plan consultation and robustly challenge the excessive housing numbers currently being proposed for Stoke Mandeville. These proposals are just not sustainable. The identity of the village must be maintained, not destroyed.”

Greg Smith MP

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DETAILS OF THE APPLICATION AND THE APPEAL

The original planning application for 650 homes on the land at Stoke Mandeville South – click here
https://publicaccess.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/online-applications   

 

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25/00167/AOP | Outline planning application for up to 650 dwellings, local centre (Use Class E), country park (SANG), multi-functional open space, community orchards, community allotments, locally equipped areas of play, multi-use games areas, SuDs features, landscaping, a mobility hub, enhanced pedestrian connections and associated infrastructure including a new pedestrian footbridge across the railway line and new footway/cycleway connection to Stoke Mandeville Railway Station. Proposed vehicular access sought from Risborough Road and Wendover Road. All other matters reserved for later consideration. | Land Located Between Wendover Road And Risborough Road Wendover Road Stoke Mandeville Buckinghamshire.

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REFUSED 31ST October 2025

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An appeal has been launched, and it will be heard at a public inquiry on
Tuesday 27th October at Paralympic Room, The Gateway, Gatehouse Rd, Aylesbury HP19 8FF

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31 Oct 2025    Decision Notice RPP1E - DECISION - REFUSAL

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08 Apr 2025    Consultee Comment   STOKE MANDEVILLE PARISH COUNCIL COMMENT

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24 Jul 2026 Council Statement of Submission LPA STATEMENT OF CASE 3.7.26

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29 Apr 2026 Appellant's case APPELLANT'S STATEMENT OF CASE

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