Loughton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loughton, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Loughton are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Loughton
Loughton is a historic village and contemporary neighbourhood located in the civil parish of Loughton and Great Holm, within Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Situated about 1 mile west of Central Milton Keynes, it is bordered by key roads including the A5 to the east and H5 Portway to the north. As of the 2011 census, Loughton boasts a population of 6,363 residents across 2,418 households, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development.
Population: 6,363 (2011)
District: Loughton & Great Holm
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £583,842 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 025B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loughton.
- 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 Loughton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Loughton.
- - OLD SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8AT
Approval of details required by condition 4 (replacement tree and hedge planting) of permission ref. 23/01007/HOU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 17 CHURCH LANE, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8AS
Erection of single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 34 BRADWELL ROAD, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8AJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer window and rooflight, installation of new windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 25 EDGECOTE, GREAT HOLM, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 9ER
Erection of a first storey rear extension over existing single storey extension, additional window and associated internal works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 21 London Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AB
Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a Residential Parenting Assessment Service (Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land adjacent to number 78 Linceslade Grove, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8BL
To framework pollard Oak (T1) protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no. PS/540/15/176
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 114 LONDON ROAD, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8AQ
Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension and 1.5 storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 10 WILMIN GROVE, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8EU
Erection of a two storey side extension, two storey front/side infill extension between house and garage and a single storey rear extension,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 54 ASHPOLE FURLONG, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8EF
The replacement of pitched roof dormer with flat roof dormer inclusive of first floor front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - OLD SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8AT
Approval of details required by condition 4 (replacement tree and hedge planting) of permission ref. 23/01007/HOU
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 2A Bradwell Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AJ
Proposed two-storey side extension and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 2 ALL SAINTS VIEW, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8BB
Erection of a two storey side extension and first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 29 Pitcher Lane, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AU
Approval of details required by conditions 3 (Landscaping), 4 (Surface water drainage scheme) , 5 (PEA), 6 (BES), 7 (PEA), 8 (Bicycle Parking), 9 (EV charging points), 11 (Hard & Soft Landscaping), 12
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 1 LINCESLADE GROVE, LOUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8DJ
Demolition and reconstruction of a front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 28 HAMPTON, GREAT HOLM, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 9BU
Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 17 Bradwell Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AP
The reduction from 16m to 8m in height of twin-stem Willow Tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 55 London Road Loughton Milton Keynes MK5 8AF
Erection of single storey rear extension with internal alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Old School School Lane Loughton Milton Keynes MK5 8AT
The proposed erection of a replacement rear extension, a new dormer window and an ancillary outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Old School School Lane Loughton Milton Keynes MK5 8AT
Removal of Liquidambar Tree and grind out stump (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-04-14
View full details - - Fullers Barn The Green Loughton Milton Keynes MK5 8AW
Installation of MVHR throughout (including external inlet/exhaust flues on south elevation roof), secondary glazing to arrowslit windows, insulating second floor of eastern gable wall, secondary glazi
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Loughton in Buckinghamshire
Loughton is a historic village and contemporary neighbourhood located in the civil parish of Loughton and Great Holm, within Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Situated about 1 mile west of Central Milton Keynes, it is bordered by key roads including the A5 to the east and H5 Portway to the north. As of the 2011 census, Loughton boasts a population of 6,363 residents across 2,418 households, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,363 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Loughton & Great Holm district.
Property prices in Loughton show an average sale price of £583,842, 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 Loughton a particularly low-crime area.
Loughton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shenley Church End, Loughton. 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 Loughton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Loughton 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 Loughton
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Loughton. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Loughton.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Loughton were full planning applications (26), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Crownhill planning applications
- Shenley Church End planning applications
- Wymbush planning applications
- Great Holm planning applications
- Shenley Wood planning applications
- Medbourne planning applications
- Shenley Lodge planning applications
- Milton Keynes planning applications
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