Olney, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Olney, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Olney
Olney is a vibrant market town and civil parish located within the unitary authority of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, England. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 6,598, making it an important community to consider for planning applications and development projects in the region.
Population: 6,598 (2021)
District: City of Milton Keynes
Website: http://www.olneytowncouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £437,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes North
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Olney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Olney.
- 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 Olney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Olney.
- - 4 WESTON ROAD, OLNEY, MK46 5BD
Removal of Apple Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Land to the west of Johnsons Field, Olney, Milton Keynes, MK46 5JF
Certificate of Lawfulness for the removal of existing play equipment and the proposed installation of new play equipment, a pump track or skateboard area, benches, new footpaths and associated hard an
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 89 FOXHILL, OLNEY, MK46 5PE
Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 20 HIGH STREET, OLNEY, MK46 4BB
Approval of details required by conditions 5 (biodiversity enhancement scheme), 6 (bat boxes/bricks), 9 (external materials), and 10 (windows and doors), and part approval of details required by condi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 105 HIGH STREET, OLNEY, MK46 4EF
Erection of a part single and part two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 20 HIGH STREET, OLNEY, MK46 4BB
Change of use from a workshop (Use Class E) to a three bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) with the erection of a rear extension and the installation of rooflights to the north roofslope. Change of use of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 20 HIGH STREET, OLNEY, MK46 4BB
Listed building consent for change of use from a workshop (Use Class E) to a three bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) with the erection of a rear extension and the installation of rooflights to the north
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 15 BRIDGE STREET, OLNEY, MK46 4AB
Approval of details required by condition 3 (External materials) of permission ref. PLN/2025/1406
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 17A HIGH STREET, OLNEY, MK46 4EB
Approval of details required by condition 4 (Noise mitigation) of permission ref. PLN/2025/1666
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - ST JOSEPHS CONVENT, 33 WEST STREET, OLNEY, MILTON KEYNES, MK46 5HH
Approval of details required by conditions 6 (boundary treatments), 13 (finished levels, gradients and retaining measures), 16 (air source heat pumps) of permission ref. 23/02713/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - BULL HOTEL, 9 MARKET PLACE, OLNEY, MK46 4EA
Advertisement consent for the proposed replacement of 1x existing painted 'Bull Hotel' sign on front elevation with external illumination, installation of 1x externally illuminated hanging sign, 1x we
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - BULL HOTEL, 9 MARKET PLACE, OLNEY, MK46 4EA
Listed Building Consent for the proposed replacement of 1x existing painted 'Bull Hotel' sign on front elevation with external illumination, installation of 1x externally illuminated hanging sign, 1x
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 10 YARDLEY ROAD, OLNEY, MK46 5DX
The erection of a single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 38 DARTMOUTH ROAD, OLNEY, MK46 4BH
Proposed ground floor single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 8 Beech Avenue Olney MK46 5AE
Certificate of lawfulness for a garage conversion and interior alterations with the addition of new roof lights, demolition of existing chimney and erection of garden office
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 11 Beech Avenue Olney MK46 5AE
Approval of details required by condition 12 (boundary treatments) of permission ref. 21/02727/FULMMA
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 4 Chantry Rise Olney MK46 5FE
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 4 Johnsons Field Olney MK46 5JF
Certificate of Lawfullness for a proposed dormer to rear of existing roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - 93 High Street Olney MK46 4EF
Approval of details required by conditions 1 (Bicycle parking details) and 2 (Bin storage details) of permission ref. 22/02567/PRIOR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Olney in Buckinghamshire
Olney is a vibrant market town and civil parish located within the unitary authority of Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, England. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 6,598, making it an important community to consider for planning applications and development projects in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,598 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Milton Keynes district.
Property prices in Olney show an average sale price of £437,200, 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 Olney a particularly low-crime area.
Olney has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Emberton, Olney. 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, Olney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.olneytowncouncil.co.uk/. 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 Olney
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Olney. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Olney maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 78 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 Olney were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.