Castlethorpe, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castlethorpe, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Castlethorpe are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Castlethorpe
Castlethorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Situated about 3 miles northeast of Stony Stratford and 4 miles northwest of Newport Pagnell, it lies along the River Tove, which marks its boundary with Northamptonshire. This charming locale offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development inquiries.
Population: 1,112 (2021)
District: City of Milton Keynes
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: West Northamptonshire 050B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castlethorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castlethorpe.
- 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 Castlethorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Castlethorpe.
- - 1A NORTH STREET, CASTLETHORPE, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 7EW
Removal of 1x ornamental (non-fruiting) wild Cherry tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 31 SHEPPERTON CLOSE, CASTLETHORPE, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 7HR
Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversion with first floor extension & partial front driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - CASTLE HOUSE, 5 NORTH STREET, CASTLETHORPE, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 7EW
Approval of details required by condition 4 (proposed finish) of permission ref. PLN/2025/2529
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Lime Trees, 6 South Street, Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes, MK19 7EL
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed removal of internal wall and fireplace, and replacement of kitchen units and laminate floor with new flooring, kitchen units, fixtures and fittings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - YEW TREE COTTAGE, 47 NORTH STREET, CASTLETHORPE, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 7EW
Listed building consent for replacement of single window with double-glazed, hardwood window in style of the existing window
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 6 South Street, Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes, MK19 7EL
Approval of details required by condition 3 (Proposed Panels) of permission ref. PLN/2025/0129 (approved under appeal APP/Y0435/D/25/3363991)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 3 BENS CLOSE, CASTLETHORPE, MILTON KEYNES, MK19 7EF
Non-material amendment seeking changes to the position, design and number of openings (relating to permission ref. 23/01779/HOU for the erection of a two storey rear and side extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 4 South Street, Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes, MK19 7EL
Listed Building Consent for the repair and renovation of 13 windows, the two exterior entrance doors and one set of French doors at the rear and repaint them as existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 44 The Chequers, Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes, MK19 7HG
Demolition of the existing single storey rear extension and the erection of a two storey rear extension, loft conversion, changes to the fenestrations, and the erection of a front porch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 11 Lodge Farm Court Castlethorpe Milton Keynes MK19 7HA
The removal of 1x decidious ornamental tree in front garden (approx 3.5-4m tall), and removal of 1x Hazel tree (approx 5-6m tall) and 1x Sycamore tree (approx 5-6m tall) in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Castlethorpe in Buckinghamshire
Castlethorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. Situated about 3 miles northeast of Stony Stratford and 4 miles northwest of Newport Pagnell, it lies along the River Tove, which marks its boundary with Northamptonshire. This charming locale offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development inquiries. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,112 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Milton Keynes district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castlethorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Castlethorpe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Castlethorpe, Cosgrove, Grand Union Canal. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castlethorpe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Castlethorpe
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Castlethorpe. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Castlethorpe.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castlethorpe were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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