How long do planning decisions take near Ravenstone?

The average planning decision time near Ravenstone 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 Ravenstone?

The planning approval rate near Ravenstone is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ravenstone?

The most common type of planning application near Ravenstone is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ravenstone?

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Ravenstone, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ravenstone, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Ravenstone

Ravenstone is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, approximately 2.5 miles west of Olney and 4 miles north of Newport Pagnell, with Central Milton Keynes just 10 miles away. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 209 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for local planning applications and developments.

Population: 238 (2021)

District: City of Milton Keynes

Website: http://www.ravenstone.org.uk

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £404,625 (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 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ravenstone.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ravenstone.

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 Ravenstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ravenstone.

- SUNNYSIDE, BAY LANE, RAVENSTONE, OLNEY, MK46 5AT
Approval of details required by conditions 4 (cladding sample) & 5 (brickwork sample) of permission ref. PLN/2025/2000
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-05-01
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- SUNNYSIDE, BAY LANE, RAVENSTONE, OLNEY, MK46 5AT
Removal of existing retaining wall and replacement construction of a terraced dry-stacked retaining wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-16
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- BAY COTTAGE, 38 COMMON STREET, RAVENSTONE, OLNEY, MK46 5AR
The proposed window and door replacement, internal alterations, installation of air source heat pump, removal of chimney and alteration to front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-04
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- The Barn, Common Street, Ravenstone, MK46 5AR
Removal of White Cedar (T1), x5 Lawsons Cypress (G1), x5 Norway Spruce and x1 self-set Ash (G2), removal of x2 Cedar and x1 Thuja and the reduction by 4m of Bay (G3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 1 MEADOW COURT, COMMON STREET, RAVENSTONE, OLNEY, MK46 5NT
Reduction in height and spread by approximately 1.5 - 2 metres of Silver Birch (T1 )
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Ravenstone in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Ravenstone show an average sale price of £404,625, 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 Ravenstone a particularly low-crime area.

Ravenstone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoke Goldington, Ravenstone. 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 Ravenstone includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Ravenstone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ravenstone.org.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 Ravenstone

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Ravenstone. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Ravenstone.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Ravenstone were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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