Wavendon Gate, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wavendon Gate, Buckinghamshire.

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About Wavendon Gate

Wavendon Gate is a district and civil parish within Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, evolving from its origins as a hamlet. It falls under the Danesborough and Walton electoral ward, and as of the 2021 census, the population stands at 12,100. This growing area presents a range of opportunities for planning applications, catering to its vibrant community.

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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 022E

Crime Statistics

78 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 28
• anti-social-behaviour: 13
• vehicle-crime: 9
• public-order: 7
• other-theft: 6
• criminal-damage-arson: 4
• burglary: 3
• drugs: 2
• shoplifting: 2
• other-crime: 2
• robbery: 1
• theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wavendon Gate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Wavendon Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wavendon Gate.

1. - 13 RAVEL CLOSE, OLD FARM PARK, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8EY
   Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer and front rooflights
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-22
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2. - 34 SHUTTLEWORTH GROVE, WAVENDON GATE, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 7RY
   Erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch, garage conversion and window/door alterations
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-04
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3. - 9 BOWEN CLOSE, BROWNS WOOD, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8DR
   Proposed single-storey side extension
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-09
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4. - 12 DENISON COURT, WAVENDON GATE, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 7JF
   The crown lift, trim and removal of some deadwood of 2x Cypress (T13, T14) protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no. PS/540/15/150 to re-expose lamp post and street light (retrosp
   Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-17
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5. - 9 Quilter Meadow, Old Farm Park, Milton Keynes, MK7 8QD
   Replace part of existing hedge with new 2 metre boundary fence (retrospective)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Wavendon Gate in Buckinghamshire

Wavendon Gate is a district and civil parish within Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, evolving from its origins as a hamlet. It falls under the Danesborough and Walton electoral ward, and as of the 2021 census, the population stands at 12,100. This growing area presents a range of opportunities for planning applications, catering to its vibrant community.

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

The Wavendon Gate area recorded 78 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wavendon Gate includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Wavendon Gate

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wavendon Gate. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Wavendon Gate.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Wavendon Gate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wavendon Gate were full planning applications (12), outline applications (9), listed building and heritage (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, 2 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Old Farm Park planning applications
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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• 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.