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Planning in Great Holm

Approved
81%
42 of 49 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Holm in the last 24 months, from Milton Keynes City Council's planning register.

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Around Great Holm

Postcode districts

MK8 35 applications in the last 12 monthsMK13 39 applications in the last 12 monthsMK5 54 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Milton Keynes City Council

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About Great Holm

Great Holm is a vibrant suburban area within the civil parish of Loughton and Great Holm in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Located just 1 mile west of Central Milton Keynes, it is bordered by major roads including the A5, H5 Portway, V4 Watling Street, and H6 Childs Way. As of the 2011 census, Great Holm had a population of 6,363 residents living in 2,418 households, making it an important community for local planning and development considerations.

Property prices in Great Holm show an average sale price of £366,390, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Holm a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Holm 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Holm, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Great Holm. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Holm?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Great Holm. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Holm?
The average planning decision time near Great Holm 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 Great Holm?
The planning approval rate near Great Holm is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Holm?
The most common type of planning application near Great Holm is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Holm?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Holm on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.