How long do planning decisions take near Springfield?

The average planning decision time near Springfield is 57 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 Springfield?

The planning approval rate near Springfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Springfield?

The most common type of planning application near Springfield is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Springfield?

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Springfield, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Springfield, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,065 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
LSOA: Milton Keynes 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Springfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Springfield.

- MKC Landscape Store, Chadds Lane, Peartree Bridge, Milton Keynes, MK6 3EB
Conversion and extension of existing depot into a 1-bed dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 1 Hollerith Close Oakgrove Milton Keynes MK10 9UY
The erection of hardstanding to form a driveway and the construction of a dropped kerb to facilitate access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-06-24
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A brief summary of Springfield in Buckinghamshire

Springfield is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.

Property prices in Springfield show an average sale price of £330,065, 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 Springfield a particularly low-crime area.

Springfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wroughton on the Green. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Springfield 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 Springfield

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Springfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Springfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Springfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Springfield were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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