Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire.

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About Aspley Guise

Aspley Guise is a village and civil parish located in the west of Central Bedfordshire, England, which includes part of Woburn Sands. Positioned just 6 miles east of Central Milton Keynes and 1 mile south of M1 junction 13, it features its own railway station on the Marston Vale Line. The village boasts a rich historical character, highlighted by its 29 listed buildings, making it a significant area for planning applications and development within the Milton Keynes urban area.

Population: 2,216 (2021)

District: Central Bedfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £407,362 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Milton Keynes
• Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
• LSOA: Milton Keynes 024E

Crime Statistics

8 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• burglary: 4
• criminal-damage-arson: 1
• other-theft: 1
• vehicle-crime: 1
• violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aspley Guise.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aspley Guise.

• Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
• Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
• Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
• Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
• Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
• Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
• Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
• Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Aspley Guise based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Aspley Guise.

1. - The Old House, The Avenue, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HH
   Listed Building: Reinstate a fire damaged building
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-03
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2. - 31 Browns Way, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8JB
   Loft conversion to include raising height of existing roof, raising height of existing chimney stack to side, new dormer extensions to front roofslope and rooflights to rear roofslope
   Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-09
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3. - 60 Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HZ
   Two storey rear extension and associated external alterations, including fenestration changes and the insertion of rooflights
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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4. - Malting Close, Bedford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8DH
   Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Construction of single storey outbuilding and Hip to Gable roof alteration on the south elevation and L shaped dormer on the south and east elevations.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-08-12
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5. - 94 Salford Road, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HZ
   Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of loft space with rear dormer.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Aspley Guise in Bedfordshire

Aspley Guise is a village and civil parish located in the west of Central Bedfordshire, England, which includes part of Woburn Sands. Positioned just 6 miles east of Central Milton Keynes and 1 mile south of M1 junction 13, it features its own railway station on the Marston Vale Line. The village boasts a rich historical character, highlighted by its 29 listed buildings, making it a significant area for planning applications and development within the Milton Keynes urban area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,216 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.

Property prices in Aspley Guise show an average sale price of £407,362, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 8 crimes reported in the Aspley Guise area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Aspley Guise has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Aspley Guise includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Aspley Guise

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Aspley Guise. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Aspley Guise.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Aspley Guise slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Aspley Guise were full planning applications (11), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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