How long do planning decisions take near Little Linford?

The average planning decision time near Little Linford is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Linford?

The most common type of planning application near Little Linford is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Linford?

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Little Linford, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Linford, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Little Linford are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Little Linford

Little Linford is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Haversham-cum-Little Linford in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Located approximately 2 miles northwest of Newport Pagnell and 3.5 miles north of Central Milton Keynes, the village is conveniently near the M1 motorway. It is distinctively separated from Great Linford by the floodplain of the River Great Ouse, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.

District: Haversham-cum-Little Linford

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Area Information

Admin district: West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
LSOA: West Northamptonshire 050A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Linford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little 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 Little Linford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Little Linford.

- Little Linford House, Little Linford Lane, Little Linford, Milton Keynes, MK19 7EA
Listed building consent for the conversion of existing barn into a 2-bed annex including two single storey side extension, external alterations and the removal of the existing greenhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Little Linford in Buckinghamshire

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

Little 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 Little Linford includes 5 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 Linford

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Linford. The average decision time was 60 days.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Little Linford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Little Linford were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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