Shenley Wood, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shenley Wood, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shenley Wood 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 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shenley Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shenley Wood.
- 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 Shenley Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Shenley Wood.
- - 58 REDDING GROVE, CROWNHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 0BG
The erection of a proposed single storey rear extension with roof light
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - LAND TO THE NORTH OF FULMER STREET, SHENLEY CHURCH END, MILTON KEYNES
The proposed works comprise of a new public art sculpture situated adjacent to the existing footpath and including local ecology interpretation boards.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 76 VERNIER CRESCENT, MEDBOURNE, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 6FE
Erection of single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 31 CLINE COURT, CROWNHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK8 0DB
Proposed erection of a front porch and single-storey side and rear extension, connecting the dwelling to the garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Land adjacent to The Coach House, 4 Shenley Park, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AF
To reduce height and spread of canopy by up to 4m of Horse chestnut protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no. PS/540/15/257
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 6 BOLTWOOD GROVE, MEDBOURNE, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 6LN
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) seeking to amend the rear extension and change rear window sizes (relating to permission ref. PLN/2025/0551 [The erection of a single storey front and rear ex
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 3 JENKINS CLOSE, SHENLEY CHURCH END, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 6HX
Certificate of Lawfulness for change of use from a C3 dwelling to children's home (use class C2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Shenley Wood Retirement Village, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes, MK5 6GL
Non-material amendment seeking to reduce extension and change internal layout (relating to permission ref. 23/02312/FUL for Extension and internal alterations to the existing village centre ancillary
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-10-28
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A brief summary of Shenley Wood in Buckinghamshire
Shenley Wood is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shenley Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Shenley Wood 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 Shenley Wood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Oxley Mead SSSI; 5 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, Shenley Wood 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 Shenley Wood
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Shenley Wood. Of these, 33% 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 Shenley Wood.
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 Shenley Wood were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.