Northfield, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northfield, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Northfield are administered by Milton Keynes City Council. View the full Milton Keynes City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northfield.
- 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 Northfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Northfield.
- - EXPRESS BY HOLIDAY INN, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 0YA
Prior approval for the installation of 324 roof-mounted solar PV panels to a total system size of 146 kWp
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 11 NORTHFIELD DRIVE, NORTHFIELD, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 0DQ
Proposed installation of sprinkler pump house and water storage tank
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Cotton Valley Water Recycling Centre, Tongwell Street, Milton Keynes MK15 9PA
Approval of details required by condition 2 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of permission ref. 24/00954/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Northfield in Buckinghamshire
Northfield is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Northfield a particularly low-crime area.
Northfield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milton Keynes Village, Willen, Broughton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Northfield 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 Northfield
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Northfield. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Northfield.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Northfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Northfield were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.