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 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Milton Keynes for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

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

  23/00561/ADV Submitted 8 Mar 2023 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 36m 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 96m 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 96m away

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

  Granted Advertising 20 docs

• PLN/2026/1416 Granted

  Brinklow, Etheridge Avenue, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BB

  Advertisement consent for the display of non-illuminated industrial estate signage comprising of x1 freestanding main site ID sign, x15 unit ID signs and x1 free standing vehicular directional sign

  3 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2026/1350 Granted

  502 SILBURY BOULEVARD, CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 2AD

  Advertisement consent for the display of x2 internally illuminated fascia signs and x1 internally illuminated projecting sign and x1 internally illuminated roundel sign to be installed internally

  22 Jun 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2026/1563 Awaiting decision

  9 MIDSUMMER PLACE, CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 3GB

  Advertisement consent for the installation of vinyl lettering on storefront

  24 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2026/1552 Awaiting decision

  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

  23 Jul 2026 Advertising
• PLN/2025/2692 Granted

  10 SAXON GATE WEST, CENTRAL MILTON KEYNES, MILTON KEYNES, MK9 2DH

  Advertisement consent for the the proposed installation of 2No. external non-illuminated shop signage

  17 Dec 2025 Advertising