How long do planning decisions take near Bletchley?

The average planning decision time near Bletchley is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bletchley?

The planning approval rate near Bletchley is 30%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bletchley?

The most common type of planning application near Bletchley is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bletchley?

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Bletchley, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bletchley, Buckinghamshire.

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Planning applications in Bletchley are administered by Milton Keynes City Council. View the full Milton Keynes City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bletchley

Bletchley, located in the south-west of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, is a vibrant town that falls within the civil parishes of Bletchley, Fenny Stratford, and West Bletchley. As of the 2011 census, it had a combined population of 37,114, making it a key area for planning applications and development within the Milton Keynes region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
LSOA: Milton Keynes 029B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bletchley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bletchley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Bletchley.

- 4 Home Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6JE
The erection of a single storey side extension with roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 54 WHALLEY DRIVE, BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, MK3 6HS
Erection of a first floor rear extension and loft conversion with two dormer windows on front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 184 WHALLEY DRIVE, BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, MK3 6JJ
Erection of single storey front extension and conversion of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 2 ARCHERS WELLS, BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, MK3 6JG
Erection of single storey wrap around extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-31
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- Kia (Bletchley), 3 Denbigh Road, Milton Keynes, MK1 1DF
Advertisement consent for the display of x1 internally illuminated totem sign, x4 internally illuminated fascia signs and x2 non-illuminated totem signs
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-09-08
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- Unit 1, 12 Third Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK1 1EW
Non-material amendment seeking to change location of gate C (relating to permission ref. PLN/2024/2212 for Erection of mesh boundary fence)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-07-16
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- Former Maxwell House Site Third Avenue Bletchley Milton Keynes MK1 1TE
Approval of details required by conditions 11 (Landscape Management Plan) of permission ref. 21/02578/FUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-04-14
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- 9 Highfield Close Bletchley Milton Keynes MK3 6JH
Conversion of the existing garden storage room to a gym and game room, with roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Bletchley in Buckinghamshire

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

Bletchley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bletchley. 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.

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Planning Activity in Bletchley

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bletchley. Of these, 30% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bletchley.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Bletchley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bletchley were full planning applications (18), outline applications (13), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.

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