How long do planning decisions take near Astwood?

The average planning decision time near Astwood is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Astwood?

The most common type of planning application near Astwood is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Astwood?

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Astwood, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Astwood, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Astwood are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Astwood

Astwood is a village situated within the unitary authority area of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled near the Bedfordshire border, it lies approximately 6 miles east of Newport Pagnell, 7 miles west of Bedford, and 8 miles northeast of Central Milton Keynes, making it a strategically positioned location for planning applications in the region.

Population: 216 (2021)

District: City of Milton Keynes

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Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes North
LSOA: Milton Keynes 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Astwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Astwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Astwood.

- Snakes Meadow, Newport Pagnell Road, Astwood
Approval of details required by condition 9 [Partial] (Written Scheme of Investigation) and condition 10 (Proposed building details) of permission ref. 21/02760/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 1C CRANFIELD ROAD, ASTWOOD, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 9JU
Prior Approval of single storey rear extension, with eaves of 2.98 metres and maximum height of 4 metres, extending 6 metres from the original rear wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 1 MAIN ROAD, ASTWOOD, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 9JS
Demolition of existing single storey rear projection and replacement with part single storey and part two storey rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-02-14
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- 23A Main Road Astwood Newport Pagnell MK16 9JS
Certificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion with pitched roof dormers and rooflight to rear roofslope and rooflights to front roofslope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Astwood in Buckinghamshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Astwood a particularly low-crime area.

Astwood 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 Astwood includes 6 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 Astwood

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Astwood. The average decision time was 49 days.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Astwood were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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