CARPHONE WAREHOUSE, ELDER GATE, CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 1EN

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Milton Keynes

2. 22 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Milton Keynes took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Milton Keynes for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Milton Keynes decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Unit B2 The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN

  23/00561/ADV Submitted 8 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Advertisement consent for the display of 1 no. internally-illuminated fascia sign.

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• Jessops, Elder Gate, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN

  PLN/2026/0858 Submitted 27 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of existing unit from retail (Class E(a)) to restaurant (Class E(b))

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Unit B2 The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN

  23/00663/FUL Submitted 20 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of mezzanine floor (Class E) and associated works including installation of external plant

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes

  20/00699/FUL Submitted 16 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  Refurbish, combine and add rear extension to Units C, D and D1 to enable use as foodstore (Class A1), alterations to Unit B including 2 no. shop fronts, reconfiguration and extension of Unit E, changes to existing car parking arrangements and drive thru lane and associated works including trolley bay and plant

  Granted Full applications Extension 40 docs

• Starbucks The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN

  19/02941/ADV Submitted 5 Nov 2019 100 yards away

  Advertisement consent for new illuminated new illuminated Wordmark on Raceway (ex box sign to remain), Monument DT arrow sign, DT Pre menu board, new order canopy, Panel menu board, new illuminated signage totem

  Withdrawn Advertising 14 docs

• Starbucks The Place Retail Park Elder Gate Central Milton Keynes Milton Keynes MK9 1EN

  20/00037/ADV Submitted 9 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  Advertisement consent for various drive through signage, building signage and road markings

  Granted Advertising 20 docs

• PLN/2026/1543 Granted

  Kingston Centre, Winchester Circle, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BA

  Advertisement consent for the proposed display of 3 freestanding, non-illuminated 2m totem signs to advertise the presence of the InstaVolt EV charging site

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2026/1522 Granted

  44-46 Midsummer Arcade, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BB

  Advertisement consent for the display of an internally illuminated fascia sign

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2026/1552 Granted

  BESPAK PLC, BLACKHILL DRIVE, WOLVERTON MILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK12 5TS

  Advertisement consent for the proposed installation of a series of estate signs comprising two illuminated freestanding entrance totem signs, two non-illuminated freestanding directional signs serving Units 1 and 8 respectively and two non-illuminated wall-mounted directional signs located on the existing site boundary walls fronting Blackhill Drive and Featherstone Road

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2026/1924 Awaiting decision

  Xscape Milton Keynes, 602 Malborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XA

  Advertisement consent for the display of 1 x non-illuminated totem sign

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 3 Oct 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2026/1068 Decided

  EVANS HALSHAW MOTORS LTD CROWNHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 0AE

  Advertisement consent for the proposed installation of 4 x externally illuminated wall mounted signs & 1 x non-illuminated wall mounted sign

  Received 21 May, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Advertising