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Planning in Great Horwood

Approved
67%
20 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Horwood in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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About Great Horwood

Great Horwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately five miles east-southeast of Buckingham and six miles west-southwest of Milton Keynes. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 1,049, making it a small yet vibrant community. This location may present opportunities for planning applications that cater to its local development needs. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,102 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Horwood 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 Horwood, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Great Horwood. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), listed building and heritage (9), tree works (9). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Horwood?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Great Horwood. The approval rate is 67%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Horwood?
The average planning decision time near Great Horwood is 71 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 Horwood?
The planning approval rate near Great Horwood is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Horwood?
The most common type of planning application near Great Horwood is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Horwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Horwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.