Milton Keynes College submits planning permission for brand new Institute of Technology

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    The new building would provide a purpose-built home for an exciting new digital centre at MK College.

    Milton Keynes College Group has submitted a planning application for the new home for the South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) at Bletchley.

    The planning permission would also include a refurbishment and extension on the existing Andrew Peck building on the junction of Sherwood Drive and Selwyn Grove, next to Bletchley rail station. 

    The existing building will be connected to the new extension with a glazed wall link.

    The plans include contributions and feedback from a meeting that was presented in a virtual planning consultation, hosted by the College and Tetra Tech in May.

    If approval is given by Milton Keynes Council it’s hoped work can begin before the end of the year and be fully completed by Spring 2023. 

    Dr Julie Mills OBE, CEO & Principal of Milton Keynes College Group says, “When considering the plans for the new centre we wanted to be sure it would feel inclusive, sustainable and welcoming. 

    "The SCIoT is going to be so vital for the future of the whole region in terms of supplying people trained in those vital tech skills that are so desperately needed by business. 

    "I’m really pleased that we’ve found a way to make some areas open to the public including a café and rooms for community use and events.  We want everyone to feel that this exciting new place is going to be good for everyone.”

    "The SCIoT’s been designed by award-winning architects, GSSArchitecture, which has significant experience with education buildings and other public spaces.  Partner Anna McTaggart says, “GSSArchitecture is delighted to be working with the College on this exciting project.

    "The concept is to create a welcoming and inclusive technology building that is a distinctive landmark in Bletchley and enhances the existing College Campus, attracting new learners and encouraging business and community involvement.

    "Working closely with the College, careful consideration has been given to the blend of spaces that will encourage collaboration and deliver a learning workplace which is aspirational and fun, reflecting a new approach to agile learning and current trends in ‘tech’ workplace design.

    "The building will be highly sustainable with a strong emphasis on supporting the health and wellbeing of all building users, delivering a truly unique facility that leads the way for educational schemes.”

    The development will be the South Central IoT’s flagship site, alongside centres in Oxford and Reading.

    You can have a look at the plans and have your say here using reference 21/0231/FUL.

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