Furzton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Furzton, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Furzton
Furzton is a district located in the south-west of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, within the civil parish of Shenley Brook End. Notably, it features the man-made Furzton Lake, a balancing lake that occupies about half of the area. Strategically positioned just north of Bletchley and approximately 2 miles south of Central Milton Keynes, Furzton presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to residential and recreational developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £330,065 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Furzton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Furzton.
- 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 Furzton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Furzton.
- - 18 REDHUISH CLOSE, FURZTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 1HJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed garage conversion into home-office/ study area with en-suite and associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 15 LOXBEARE DRIVE, FURZTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 1LZ
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 SHALLOWFORD GROVE, FURZTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 1ND
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 33 LYNMOUTH CRESCENT, FURZTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 1HH
Proposed construction of a rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflights to front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 1 Bilbrook Lane Furzton Milton Keynes MK4 1LU
Certificate of lawfulness for continuous use as a 10 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 86 Lynmouth Crescent Furzton Milton Keynes MK4 1HD
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed installation of a swimming pool enclosed by a lean-to attached to the existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 2 Archford Croft Emerson Valley Milton Keynes MK4 2EZ
Erection of a ground floor single storey rear extension, partial demolition of corner of rear garage wall and relocation of rear garage door, and internal alterations (revised proposal following the a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Furzton in Buckinghamshire
Furzton is a district located in the south-west of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, within the civil parish of Shenley Brook End. Notably, it features the man-made Furzton Lake, a balancing lake that occupies about half of the area. Strategically positioned just north of Bletchley and approximately 2 miles south of Central Milton Keynes, Furzton presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly related to residential and recreational developments.
Property prices in Furzton show an average sale price of £330,065, 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 Furzton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Furzton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Howe Park Wood SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Furzton 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 Furzton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Furzton. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 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 Furzton.
The average decision period of 88 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Furzton were full planning applications (8), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.