Listed below are all the documents which relate to MK2031, which can be downloaded by clicking on the link. All the material is available on CD-ROM, free on request by emailing us with details.

All documents are also available in Milton Keynes libraries in hard copy or in the offices of participating local authorities.

	Milton Keynes Master Plan 1971 (Published 1971) The original master plan for the city, developed by consultants Llewelyn-Davies Weeks Forestier-Walker & Bor for Milton Keynes Development Corporation. For a copy of the CD-ROM, please email us.

	Download Project Brief: Shaping Milton Keynes’ Future as a PDF (196KB) This link opens in a new window (Published December 2004) Sets out the purpose and objectives of the MK2031 project as well as setting out the approaches to housing, economic development, transport, environment and quality of life, community infrastructure, utilities, and the opportunity to prepare a new masterplan.

	Download MK2031 Newsletter: Edition 1 as a PDF (1284KB) This link opens in a new window (Published May 2005) This newsletter sets out the background to the project, and timescales for its delivery.

	Download MK2031: Managing Growth – Issues, Opportunities and Choices Paper as a PDF (358KB) This link opens in a new window (Published June 2005) This discussion paper, prepared for the December 2004 stakeholder seminar, sets out some of the emerging questions that we sought to address for each of the six themes underpinning the new Plan.

	Download MK2031 Newsletter: Edition 2 as a PDF (350KB) This link opens in a new window (Published July 2005) This newsletter provides an update on the developent of the plan, highlights opportunities for the public to comment and outlines further activities over the coming months.

	Download MK2031: Learning The Lessons From Abroad as a PDF (1.5MB) This link opens in a new window (Published August 2005) This paper sets out the findings of research undertaken to explore lessons in implementing urban growth plans in a number of international towns and cities to inform the new Plan for Milton Keynes.

	Download MK2031: Community Engagement Stage 1 Feedback Report: June - August 2005 as a PDF (4.84MB) This link opens in a new window (Published September 2005) The results of stage 1 engagement are set out in this Report, which includes the key messages arising from exhibitions, a questionnaire and sessions with hard-to-reach groups; the outcomes from the interactive components of the engagement; and the results of the first MK2031 Seminar.

	Download MK2031: “Where and How Shall We Grow?” Draft Directions Papers Summary Document as a PDF (461KB) This link opens in a new window (Published November 2005) This Directions Papers Summary provides a snapshot of some of the key considerations in planning the growth of Milton Keynes. Each section highlights important issues that the new plan must take into account when looking ahead to 2031. The draft Directions Papers themselves provide the full picture. Download MK2031 Draft Directions Paper 1:Population & Housing as a PDF (3MB) This link opens in a new window (Published August 2005) Download MK2031 Draft Directions Paper 2: Economic Development and The Property Market as a PDF (3MB) This link opens in a new window (Published August 2005) Download MK2031 Draft Directions Paper 3: Utilities and Waste as a PDF (1.6MB) This link opens in a new window (Published August 2005) Download MK2031 Draft Directions Paper 4: Transport as a PDF (4.5MB) This link opens in a new window (Published August 2005) Download MK2031 Draft Directions Paper 5: Community and Culture as a PDF (1.6MB) This link opens in a new window (Published August 2005) Download MK2031 Draft Directions Paper 6: Environment and City Design as a PDF (6.3MB) This link opens in a new window (Published August 2005)

All of the above documents have been collected on CD1, available by emailing us.

Options for Growth

	Download MK2031 Options For Growth Leaflet as a PDF (1.92MB) This link opens in a new window (Published November 2005) The six Options for Growth and their key features and impacts are set out in this leaflet, together with the ways that the public could express their comments on the options.

	Options for Growth: Technical Report (Published November 2005) This paper provides the technical background to the six consultation options. Download pages 1-25 as a PDF (3MB) This link opens in a new window Download pages 26-49 as a PDF (6MB) This link opens in a new window Download pages 50-81 as a PDF (5MB) This link opens in a new window

	Plan your MK2031 Neighbourhood: A Project for Schools in and around Milton Keynes (Published November 2005) This schools programme on CD-ROM was aimed at exploring what makes a good place to live – and planning a neighbourhood for 2031. For a copy of the CD-ROM, please email us.

	Options for Growth Evaluation Report and Annexes (All published April 2006, except those marked , which were published in June 2006) This report sets out the outcomes of the evaluation of the Options for Growth and forms the basis for preparing the Growth Strategy for Milton Keynes. The spatial options were available for public comment from November 2005 to January 2006 and are described in the “Options for Growth” Technical Report published in November 2005 (see above). The final appendix to the Stage 2 Community Engagement Report has been incorporated in the main report but it also appears separately here because of its size. Download Options for Growth Evaluation Report and Annexes* as a PDF (2.4MB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 1: Options for Growth as a PDF (4MB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 2: Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Options for Growth as a PDF (934KB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 3: Stage 2 Community Engagement Feedback Report as a PDF (6MB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 3a: Appendix 6 Response to Written Representations Received: November 2005 to January 2006 as a PDF (1.7MB)* This link opens in a new window Download Annex 4: Evaluation of the Options for Growth against Planning Policy Requirements as a PDF (649KB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 5: Evaluation of the Options for Growth against the Growth Strategy's Objectives and Principles as a PDF (1MB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 6: Land Suitability Assessment of the Options for Growth as a PDF (7MB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 7: Milton Keynes Urban Potential Study as a PDF (1.4MB)* This link opens in a new window Download Annex 8: Transportation Assessment of the Options for Growth as a PDF (6MB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 9: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) Analysis as a PDF (502KB) This link opens in a new window

All of the above documents have been collected on CD2, available by emailing us.

	A Strategy for Growth to 2031 (Published June 2006) The Growth Strategy is the final outcome of theis project and forms the basis of Milton Keynes Partnership’s submission of an advisory document to inform preparation of the Regional Spatial Study (the South East Plan). It draws on the earlier evaluation of options to create a strategy that is supported by a vision, strategic objectives, growth policies, spatial principles, and an implementation plan which outlines key infrastructure requirements. Download Growth Strategy as a PDF (3MB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 1: Transportation Assessment as a PDF (159KB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 2: Land Budget Analysis as a PDF (186KB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 3: Future Employment Capacity Analysis as a PDF (53KB) This link opens in a new window

	Final MKPC Committee Report: Proposed Growth Strategy and the Way Forward (Published June 2006) The paper introduced the Milton Keynes Partnership on 12 June 2006 to the final Growth Strategy and recommends endorsement. Download Final MKPC Committee Report - Proposed Growth Strategy as a PDF (132KB) This link opens in a new window Download Minutes of MKPC meeting held 12 June 2006 as a PDF (64KB) This link opens in a new window Download MKPC’s Submission Letter to the South-East Plan Panel as a PDF (53KB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 1: Response to Written Representations Received: November 2005 to January 2006 as a PDF (1.7MB) This link opens in a new window (Please note that this also forms Annex 3a of the Options for Growth Evaluation Report.) Download Annex 2: Summary of Key Stakeholders’ Comments on the Emerging Growth Strategy as a PDF (63KB) This link opens in a new window Download Annex 3: Statement from the Peer Review Group on the Draft Growth Strategy for Milton Keynes as a PDF (112KB) This link opens in a new window

	Download Scoping Report: Sustainability Appraisal/ Strategic Environmental Assessment as a PDF (1.88MB) This link opens in a new window (Published February 2006) This Scoping Report describes the methodology and scope of the appraisal work to be conducted and lists relevant plans and programmes, as well as relevant baseline information.

	Download The New Plan for Milton Keynes: Growth Strategy to 2031 Sustainability Appraisal as a PDF (3MB) This link opens in a new window (Published July 2006) This document sets out the Sustainability Appraisal process for the Milton Keynes Growth Strategy, its key findings and recommendations, and what changes it has brought about.

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

Affordable housing gets a boost in Stony Stratford

A housing development in the historic market town of Stony Stratford has been given a funding boost to provide 13 affordable homes.