How long do planning decisions take near Browns Wood?

The average planning decision time near Browns Wood is 68 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 Browns Wood?

The planning approval rate near Browns Wood is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Browns Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Browns Wood is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Browns Wood?

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Browns Wood, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Browns Wood, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Browns Wood

Browns Wood is a residential district and civil parish within Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, historically originating as a hamlet. It falls under the Danesborough and Walton electoral ward and had a population of 12,100 according to the 2021 census, making it a significant area for potential planning and development applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
LSOA: Milton Keynes 035C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Browns Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Browns Wood.

- 25 HOLST CRESCENT, BROWNS WOOD, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8DQ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension with part garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 2 HOLST CRESCENT, BROWNS WOOD, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8DG
Erection of a part single and part two storey rear extension including removal of existing conservatory, conversion of existing attached garage for habitable use and construction of a single storey 'L
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 9 BLISS COURT, BROWNS WOOD, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8DB
Demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Sherbourne House, Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8HX
Approval of details required by conditions 3 (Boundary Treatments),8 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) & 9 (Lighting Strategy) of permission ref. 24/00648/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 9 BLISS COURT, BROWNS WOOD, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8DB
Prior Approval of single storey rear extension, with eaves of 2.6 metres and maximum height of 3.45 metres, extending 3.6 metres from the original rear wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 9 BOWEN CLOSE, BROWNS WOOD, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8DR
Proposed single-storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-09
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A brief summary of Browns Wood in Buckinghamshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Browns Wood includes 7 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 Browns Wood

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Browns Wood. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Browns Wood.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Browns Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Browns Wood were full planning applications (12), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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