How long do planning decisions take near Calverton?

The average planning decision time near Calverton 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 Calverton?

The planning approval rate near Calverton is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Calverton?

The most common type of planning application near Calverton is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Calverton?

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Calverton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Calverton, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Calverton

Calverton is a civil parish located in the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, just outside the Milton Keynes urban area. Situated approximately 1 mile south of Stony Stratford and 4 miles west of Central Milton Keynes, the parish comprises the village of Lower Weald and the hamlets of Upper Weald and Middle Weald. Lower Weald, the largest settlement, is home to Manor Farm, the parish church, and a former parochial school, making it a focal point for planning applications in the region.

Population: 170 (2021)

District: City of Milton Keynes

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Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes North
LSOA: Milton Keynes 036C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Calverton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Calverton.

- 45 TUDOR GARDENS, STONY STRATFORD, MILTON KEYNES, MK11 1HX
Erection of single storey rear extension, new first-floor window and ground floor door on northeast facing side elevation, and cladding to front elevation and rear extension (part-retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 5 MAIA WAY, FAIRFIELDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK11 4DW
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension with part recess including roof lights and the demolition of the existing rear glass structure
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 3 BLACKDOWN, FULLERS SLADE, MILTON KEYNES, MK11 2AA
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear & side extension with garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-02-11
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- 1 Gladius Grove Fairfields Milton Keynes MK11 4DE
Erection of rear extension with new roof lights and erection of infill between new rear extension and existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-01-30
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- Early Learning And Child Care Galley Hill Stony Stratford Milton Keynes MK11 1PA
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) seeking to enable an increase in the height of the fencing and to make alterations to the secure drop off car park (relating to permission ref. 23/02088/FUL P
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Calverton in Buckinghamshire

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

Calverton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Calverton, Stony Stratford, Passenham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Calverton

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Calverton. Of these, 71% 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 Calverton.

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

The most common application types near Calverton were full planning applications (9), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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