Increasing the capacity of the Arena from 65,000 to 75,000, plus some catering facilities
New Bowl pavilion suitable for staging events all year round for up to 2,000 people.
Permanent skateboarding park, built to international specifications with the aim of using this as a skateboarding display arena, potentially in association with the 2012 Olympics.
New MK Greyhound Stadium – will have a maximum total capacity of 3,500 with restaurant and bars.
Significant improvements to the Route 51 cycle route and wildlife corridor, which passes through the site. Also the addition of a children’s playground and amenities, such as cafes and permanent toilets.

Development Stage

A resolution to grant Outline Planning Consent, subject to a section 106 agreement, was passed in February 2007 by Milton Keynes Council. The developer is now working on detailed applications for each of the phases.

Start Date

Work on the Bowl Arena will commence in 2009.

Completion Date

The final phase is expected to complete in 2012.

Developer

Gaming International.

When Can I Have My Say?

Pre-application public consultation took place from 16 March to 26 May 2006. Further formal consultation occurred during the outline application consultation process. There will be further opportunity for public comment as the scheme evolves through detailed planning applications.

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Associated Documents & Images

Aerial view of the National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Press Releases

24 January 2006
Consortium chosen for massive re-development of National Bowl
Milton Keynes Partnership today announced that Gaming International Ltd and ClearChannel Entertainment have been selected as preferred developer for the re-development and management of the National Bowl, Milton Keynes.

11 October 2005
National Bowl re-development hits major milestone
The exciting re-launch of the National Bowl is on track with the announcement today by Milton Keynes Partnership (MKP) that it has received two tenders to develop and manage the facility.

14 March 2005
Developers shortlisted for National Bowl re-launch
Milton Keynes Partnership today announced a shortlist of developers for the overhaul and expansion of the Bowl, Milton Keynes.

2 December 2004
New future for National Bowl
Milton Keynes Bowl is set to get a makeover and re-establish itself as a top international venue.

Last updated: 16 April 2009

Committee and Stakeholder Group meetings

Dates of the next committee and stakeholder group meetings can be found in the Diary.

Discharge of Planning Conditions - Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The above legislation introduced new charges for the discharge of conditions attached to planning permissions. MKP will be introducing these charges from 1 September 2010.

Local Investment Plan 2010 refresh now available to download

The document explains how we work together with other organisations to deliver housing and employment growth in the new city

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