How long do planning decisions take near Bow Brickhill?

The average planning decision time near Bow Brickhill is 63 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 Bow Brickhill?

The planning approval rate near Bow Brickhill is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bow Brickhill?

The most common type of planning application near Bow Brickhill is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bow Brickhill?

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Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire.

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

About Bow Brickhill

Bow Brickhill is a quaint village and civil parish located within the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Situated just 2 miles east of Fenny Stratford and 1.5 miles west of Woburn Sands, it is surrounded by the urban development of Milton Keynes, making it a unique blend of rural charm and urban accessibility, approximately 4 miles southeast of Central Milton Keynes. This positioning offers potential for various planning applications, given its proximity to urban amenities and transport links.

Population: 625 (2021)

District: City of Milton Keynes

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Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bow Brickhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bow Brickhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Bow Brickhill.

- 14 DOWNS VIEW, BOW BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9JS
Erection of two single storey rear extensions and modifications to front door arrangement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 2 WOBURN SANDS ROAD, BOW BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LA
Proposed first floor extension over existing detached garage outbuilding with a single storey rear link extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 37 CHURCH ROAD, BOW BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LH
The erection of two first floor front gables, the construction of a single storey rear extension, and associated alterations to the existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Drakewell Manor, Drakewell Road, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LF
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3 storey detached dwelling with basement and associated alterations and hard and soft landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 7 RUSHMERE CLOSE, BOW BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9JB
Erection of single storey front extension and alteration to fenestrations and new cladding to the rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-12
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- 74A STATION ROAD, BOW BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9JT
Certificate of lawfulness for erection of a timber closed boarded fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Land To The East of Tilbrook Farm, Station Road, Bow Brickhill, MK17 9JW
Approval of details required by condition 10 (Boundary treatments) of permission ref. 22/02477/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Bow Brickhill in Buckinghamshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bow Brickhill includes 12 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 Bow Brickhill

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bow Brickhill. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Bow Brickhill.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Bow Brickhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bow Brickhill were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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