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47 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Loughton · updated daily · Milton Keynes City Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 47 · received or decided in the last 12 months

72 London Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8AQAwaiting decisionProposed demolition of existing rear conservatory and single storey garage and erection of new two storey side extension with single storey front and rear extensions, including replacement windows, re-rendering and part-claddingHouseholder planning permissionReceived 5 Nov 2026PLN/2026/2277
20 Hoppers Meadow, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8DRAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey side extensionHouseholder planning permissionReceived 14 Oct 2026PLN/2026/2130
21 Shenley Road, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6ABAwaiting decisionThe crown reduction to previous pruning points (approved under application 17/02540/TCA) of group of Yew trees (T1) and Walnut tree (T2)Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 14 Oct 2026PLN/2026/2127
38 Shenley Road, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6ABAwaiting decisionThe removal of, at source, 1st tier of lower branches and 2nd tier lower branch to W aspect and reduction of 3rd tier of lower branches to NW, NE & E aspects at a point approximately 3.2 metres from stem of Pine tree (T1), and removal of lowest branch to W aspect at source and crown lift to 2.5 metres to S aspect (over drive) by reducing branch tips of Birch tree (T2) protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no. PS/540/15/341Notification of proposed works to trees protected by a Tree Preservation OrderReceived 8 Oct 2026PLN/2026/2098
Loughton Sports And Social Club, 2 Linceslade Grove Sportsground, Linceslade Grove, Loughton, Milton Keynes, MK5 8DLAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of new automatic doors and access rampLawful development certificate (proposed)Received 8 Oct 2026PLN/2026/1557

Planning in Loughton

Approved: 81%; 55 of 66 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Loughton in the last 24 months, from Milton Keynes City Council's planning register.

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Around Loughton

Postcode districts

MK5 54 applications in the last 12 monthsMK8 35 applications in the last 12 monthsMK9 36 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Milton Keynes City Council

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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. 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.

The area around Loughton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Loughton, 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, 78 planning applications were submitted near Loughton. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Loughton?

In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Loughton. The approval rate is 81%.

How long do planning decisions take near Loughton?

The average planning decision time near Loughton 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 Loughton?

The planning approval rate near Loughton is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Loughton?

The most common type of planning application near Loughton is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Loughton?

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