Little Brickhill, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Brickhill, Buckinghamshire.
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Planning applications in Little Brickhill are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Brickhill
Little Brickhill is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Nestled just west of the A5 and overlooking the Milton Keynes urban area, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Central Milton Keynes and 2 miles from Fenny Stratford. With a population of 407 as of the 2011 census, the village offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Population: 449 (2021)
District: City of Milton Keynes
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Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 024E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Brickhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Brickhill.
- 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 Little Brickhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
233 planning applications found near Little Brickhill.
- - HOME FARM, WATLING STREET, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LU
The retention of 1.8m tall fence on the boundary of the land adjacent to a highway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - BRYHULLE, WATLING STREET, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9NP
To reduce side branches all round by up to 3m and raise lower crown to 3m of Hornbeam (T1), remove to ground level and treat stump of Robinia (T2), reduce in height from 10m to 8m and reduce sides by
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - FLAT AT, THE WHITE HOUSE, WATLING STREET, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LR
Reduction in height from approximately 13.7m to 1.8m of Leylandii hedge
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - GLENDALE, GEORGE FARM CLOSE, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LT
Dismantle to stump of Ash (T1) and Silver Birch (T2), crown lift to 15ft of Silver Birch (T3), Sycamore (T4), Horse Chestnut (T5), Laburnum (T6)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - HOME FARM, WATLING STREET, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LU
The removal of a conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - HIGH ACRES, FOX FARM ROAD, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9NS
The removal of deadwood and the reduction of the over-extended lower front branches by 10ft of Ash Tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Mulberry Cottage, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LS
The removal of Cherry tree (T1) approximately 7m in height and Spruce tree (T2) approximately 3.5m in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 1 Brickhill Manor Court, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LN
The reduction in height from 28ft to 15ft and the lateral reduction by up to 3 metres all around of T1 (Holly), the trimming by approximately 1 metre all around of T2 (Cypress) approximately 6ft tall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - Fir Tree Cottage, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LS
The removal of a Conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - 18 GREAT BRICKHILL LANE, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9NW
To remove existing chain link fence and replace with approx. 1.3m wooden post and rail fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - MULBERRY COTTAGE, WATLING STREET, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LS
The removal of Cypress tree (T1) approx 12m tall and mature Eucalyptus tree (T6) approx 23m in height, along with the removal and replanting of 7 Leylandii Conifers (T3, T4, T5, T7, T8, T9 & T10) appr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - THE WHITE HOUSE, WATLING STREET, LITTLE BRICKHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 9LR
The erection of single-storey side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - High Acres Fox Farm Road Little Brickhill Milton Keynes MK17 9NS
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed replacement of the conservatory using the existing base and walls
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - 18 Great Brickhill Lane Little Brickhill Milton Keynes MK17 9NW
The demolition of existing attached garage, erection of front veranda, part two storey side / rear extension with first floor glazed balustrade, and a single storey detached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-03-14
View full details - - The White House Watling Street Little Brickhill Milton Keynes MK17 9LR
Change of use from bed and breakfast (Class C1) to dwelling house (Class C3) with associated alterations. Removal of the external staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-02-07
View full details - - 18 Great Brickhill Lane Little Brickhill Milton Keynes MK17 9NW
The removal of 5x Silver Birch trees (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and 1x Cherry or similar (14)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - The Clock House Watling Street Little Brickhill Milton Keynes MK17 9NR
The reduction in height from 25m tall to 22m tall and reshaping crown to good form (by up to 2m) of Horse chestnut (T1) protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no PS/540/15/142
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 1 The Clock House, Watling Street, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9NR
Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) of permission ref. 23/02313/FULM seeking to enclose external porch, replace window with door and replace car parking space on north-east side of dwelling with
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-12-18
View full details - - Marignane Watling Street Little Brickhill Milton Keynes MK17 9LS
The felling to ground level of Goat Willow (T1) which currently stands approximately 11m in height as it is too big for the size of the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-11-06
View full details - - 1 The Clock House Watling Street Little Brickhill Milton Keynes MK17 9NR
Variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans - seeking proposed roofing over of the additional parking space to provide a first floor terrace, associated hard landscaping alterations and the modification
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-10-17
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A brief summary of Little Brickhill in Buckinghamshire
Little Brickhill is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Nestled just west of the A5 and overlooking the Milton Keynes urban area, it lies approximately 5 miles southeast of Central Milton Keynes and 2 miles from Fenny Stratford. With a population of 407 as of the 2011 census, the village offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 449 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Milton Keynes district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Brickhill a particularly low-crime area.
Little Brickhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Brickhill, Little Brickhill. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Brickhill includes 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Little Brickhill
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Little Brickhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Brickhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Little Brickhill were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 8 were dismissed (11% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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