How long do planning decisions take near Giffard Park?

The average planning decision time near Giffard Park 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 Giffard Park?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Giffard Park?

The most common type of planning application near Giffard Park is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Giffard Park?

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Giffard Park, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Giffard Park, Buckinghamshire.

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About Giffard Park

Great Linford is a historic village and civil parish located in the northern part of Milton Keynes, England. Situated between Wolverton and Newport Pagnell, it is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Central Milton Keynes, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its rich history and strategic location.

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Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes North
LSOA: Milton Keynes 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Giffard Park.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Giffard Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Giffard Park.

- 97 GREENWICH GARDENS, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 0NR
Alterations to garage roof including solar panels to accommodate hydraulic lift for private car maintenance purposes
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 37 WEDGWOOD AVENUE, BLAKELANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5JZ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 37 WEDGWOOD AVENUE, BLAKELANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5JZ
Erection of single-storey rear extension and render to rear elevation of existing garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 6 TANNERS DRIVE, BLAKELANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5BN
Installation of 3 temporary chiller units and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-16
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- 70 Bessemer Court Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5JW
The erection of a single storey side and rear extension and new boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Giffard Park in Buckinghamshire

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

Giffard Park has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Linford, Newport Pagnell. 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 Giffard Park

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Giffard Park. Of these, 50% 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 Giffard Park.

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

The most common application types near Giffard Park were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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