Great Linford, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Linford, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Linford are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Linford
Great Linford is a historic village and civil parish located in the northern part of Milton Keynes, England. Situated approximately 2 miles north of Central Milton Keynes, it lies between Wolverton and Newport Pagnell, making it a key area for planning applications in this evolving district.
Population: 20,719 (2021)
District: City of Milton Keynes
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes North
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Linford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Linford.
- 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 Great Linford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Great Linford.
- - 4 HIGH STREET, GREAT LINFORD, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5AX
The crown reduction of 3 x Apple Trees by approx. 3.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 49 HIGH STREET, GREAT LINFORD, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5AX
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and partial carport infill, erection of a single-storey side extension and a first-floor rear extension, replacement of rear polycarbonate roof to single s
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 1 BROADWAY AVENUE, GIFFARD PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5QE
Erection of single-storey flat roof rear extension and two-storey pitched roof rear extension, including adjustment to ridge height of existing first floor extension pitched roof above garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 41 HIGH STREET, GREAT LINFORD, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5AX
Removal of English Walnut (T1) and crown reduction by 2.5m of Eastern Redbud (T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 3 LEDBURY, GREAT LINFORD, MILTON KEYNES, MK14 5DS
Proposed demolition of existing rear conservatory, and the erection of a single storey rear extension, and the increase in size of dining room window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 5 Deerfern Close Great Linford Milton Keynes MK14 5BZ
Reduce 7m tall Fig tree (1) in height by 3.5m and width by 2.5m to previous pruning points and to cut back from neighbouring roof, and the removal of 5m tall self-set Hornbeam tree (2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - The Old Rectory High Street Great Linford Milton Keynes MK14 5AX
Approval of details required by condition 4 (Roof tiles) and condition 5 (External boarding) of permission ref. 22/02351/LBC
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Lealands Wolverton Road Giffard Park Milton Keynes MK14 5AF
Approval of details required by conditions 4 (Materials Schedule) and 10 (Surface Water Drainage) of permission ref. 21/01322/OUT
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Great Linford in Buckinghamshire
Great Linford is a historic village and civil parish located in the northern part of Milton Keynes, England. Situated approximately 2 miles north of Central Milton Keynes, it lies between Wolverton and Newport Pagnell, making it a key area for planning applications in this evolving district. The settlement has a population of approximately 20,719 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Milton Keynes district.
Property prices in Great Linford show an average sale price of £366,390, 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 Great Linford a particularly low-crime area.
Great Linford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Linford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Great Linford includes 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, Great Linford 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 Great Linford
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Great Linford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Linford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Linford were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.