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House prices in Milton Keynes City Council: average £330,419, +2.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Milton Keynes City Council received?
Milton Keynes City Council received 1,466 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.
How long does Milton Keynes City Council take to decide applications?
Milton Keynes City Council takes an average of 62 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Milton Keynes City Council?
Milton Keynes City Council approves 82% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Milton Keynes City Council?
Submit your representation to Milton Keynes City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Milton Keynes City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Milton Keynes City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Milton Keynes City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 499 appeals were lodged against Milton Keynes City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Milton Keynes City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Milton Keynes City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Milton Keynes City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Milton Keynes City Council serves as the local authority for the City of Milton Keynes, located in Buckinghamshire, England. Established in 1974 as Milton Keynes Borough Council, it became a unitary authority in 1997, combining the roles of both district and county councils. This means it operates independently from Buckinghamshire Council, which oversees the remainder of the county, making it a key player in local planning applications and development initiatives. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Peter Marland (Labour), who has held the position since 11 June 2014. Michael Bracey serves as Chief Executive since 26 October 2018. The council comprises 57 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 119 towns and villages, including Milton Keynes and Newport Pagnell. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Milton Keynes City Council received 1,466 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (488), discharge of conditions (233), outline applications (225). 33 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

499 planning appeals were lodged against Milton Keynes City Council decisions, of which 145 were allowed and 301 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Milton Keynes City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Milton Keynes City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.