How long do planning decisions take near Tongwell?

The average planning decision time near Tongwell is 56 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 Tongwell?

The planning approval rate near Tongwell is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tongwell?

The most common type of planning application near Tongwell is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tongwell?

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Tongwell, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tongwell, Buckinghamshire.

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About Tongwell

Great Linford is a historic village and civil parish located in the northern part of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Situated between Wolverton and Newport Pagnell, it lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Central Milton Keynes, making it a notable area for planning applications and development projects within the region.

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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 007D

Crime Statistics

42 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 17
criminal-damage-arson: 7
anti-social-behaviour: 5
other-crime: 3
other-theft: 2
public-order: 2
shoplifting: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tongwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tongwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Tongwell.

- 40 PORTLAND DRIVE, WILLEN, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9JP
Non-material amendment seeking to amend window, door and rooflight layout (relating to permission ref. PLN/2025/2249 for Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and roof (part), Construction of n
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-20
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- HOSPICE OF OUR LADY AND ST JOHN, MILTON ROAD, WILLEN, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9AB
Change of use of part of existing ancillary café to Class E(a)(b) (café serving members of the public).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-05-07
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- 17 PORTLAND DRIVE, WILLEN, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 9HD
Demolition of existing timber garage to side of house, with replacement brick and tiled garage. Additional hard landscaping to front to provide a bin storage area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-12-02
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- 34 Christian Court, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9HY
Erection of two storey side, first floor side, single storey rear extension, new roof tiles and new grey timber effect cladding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-09-09
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A brief summary of Tongwell in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Tongwell show an average sale price of £330,065, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Tongwell area recorded 42 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Tongwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Willen. 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.

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Planning Activity in Tongwell

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Tongwell. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Tongwell.

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Tongwell were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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