How long do planning decisions take near Emberton?

The average planning decision time near Emberton is 50 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 Emberton?

The planning approval rate near Emberton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Emberton?

The most common type of planning application near Emberton is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Emberton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Emberton, Buckinghamshire.

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About Emberton

Emberton is a quaint village and civil parish located within the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Situated near the borders of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, it lies just south of Olney, approximately 4 miles north of Newport Pagnell, and 7 miles northeast of Central Milton Keynes. This positioning makes Emberton an appealing area for potential development and planning applications.

Population: 623 (2021)

District: City of Milton Keynes

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £437,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes North
LSOA: Milton Keynes 001E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Emberton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Emberton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Emberton.

- 36 GRAVEL WALK, EMBERTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK46 5JA
Prior Notification for demolition of x1 disused stable building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-22
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- THE BELL AND BEAR, 12 HIGH STREET, EMBERTON, OLNEY, MK46 5DH
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed re-roofing and associated works to the listed building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 1 HOME FARM COURT, EMBERTON, OLNEY, MK46 5DA
Proposed garage conversion to habitable room including new window to front and double doors to rear, replacement of existing kitchen doors, side panels, rear hallway doors and fixed panel and window t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 16 HIGH STREET, EMBERTON, OLNEY, MK46 5DH
Removal of a Sycamore
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-16
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- 6 CHURCH LANE, EMBERTON, OLNEY, MK46 5DD
The removal to ground level of Cherry (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-03-20
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- 34 GRAVEL WALK, EMBERTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK46 5JA
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) seeking to amend window arrangement and include a first floor balcony to rear elevation (relating to permission ref. 23/02176/FUL The erection of one dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-03-07
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- Stone Court Cottage West Lane Emberton Olney MK46 5DA
Replacement of windows from single glazed to triple glazed UPVC and replacement of the existing utility door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Emberton in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Emberton show an average sale price of £437,200, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Emberton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Emberton, Olney. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Emberton includes 5 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 Emberton

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Emberton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Emberton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Emberton were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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