How long do planning decisions take near Water Eaton?

The average planning decision time near Water Eaton is 103 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 Water Eaton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Water Eaton?

The most common type of planning application near Water Eaton is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Water Eaton?

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Water Eaton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Water Eaton, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Water Eaton

Water Eaton is a locality within Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, situated to the south of Fenny Stratford and part of the civil parish of Bletchley and Fenny Stratford. Once an ancient village, it was incorporated into Milton Keynes in 1967, reflecting the area’s historical significance and its integration into the modern urban landscape. This context is relevant for those researching planning applications, as it highlights the area's development and potential for future projects.

District: Bletchley and Fenny Stratford

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Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
LSOA: Milton Keynes 032A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Water Eaton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Water Eaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Water Eaton.

- 7 CORNELIA CLOSE, BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, MK2 3LX
Proposed first-floor side extension and garage conversion
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 107 HUNTER DRIVE, BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, MK2 3LY
Proposed construction of single storey rear extension with gable roof. Proposed replacement of existing flat roof above garage to be replaced with gable roof & existing garage converted to habitable s
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 38 Rydal Way Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 3DL
The erection of a single storey rear extension and the conversion of the garage to form a front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-05-17
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- 200 Hunter Drive Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 3NF
The erection of proposed single storey rear extension and new windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-11-04
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- Lakes Estate Stoke Road Bletchley Milton Keynes
Non-material amendment seeking to amend the community hub floorspace (phase A) and the materiality, appearance, massing, balconies, cycle storage and the internal building layout of the proposed build
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-09-05
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- 151 Hunter Drive Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 3NG
Removal of existing flat roof garage and erection of double storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-07-21
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- 39 - 39A Barton Road Bletchley Milton Keynes MK2 3HW
Non-material amendment seeking to varying the wording of Condition 10 to remove the requirement to achieve a BREEAM rating of Excellent (relating to permission ref. 21/02320/FUL for Erection of a thre
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Water Eaton in Buckinghamshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Water Eaton a particularly low-crime area.

Water Eaton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bletchley. 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 Water Eaton

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Water Eaton. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 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 Water Eaton.

With an average of 103 days, decisions near Water Eaton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Water Eaton were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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