How long do planning decisions take near Westcroft?

The average planning decision time near Westcroft is 62 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 Westcroft?

The planning approval rate near Westcroft is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westcroft?

The most common type of planning application near Westcroft is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westcroft?

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Westcroft, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westcroft, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westcroft are administered by Milton Keynes City Council. View the full Milton Keynes City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Westcroft

Westcroft is a district located in the western region of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, within the civil parish of Shenley Brook End. This area is characterized by its residential developments and community facilities, making it an important focus for planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Milton Keynes
Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
LSOA: Milton Keynes 025E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westcroft.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westcroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Westcroft.

- 16 CRANBORNE AVENUE, WESTCROFT, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4DY
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed removal of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 56 CRANBORNE AVENUE, WESTCROFT, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4ET
Proposed erection of a single free standing rear out building (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-05
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- 40 Cranborne Avenue, Westcroft, Milton Keynes, MK4 4ET
The conversion of the loft with dormer extensions to the front and rear roofslopes with additional rooflights
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-08-12
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A brief summary of Westcroft in Buckinghamshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westcroft includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Howe Park Wood SSSI, Oxley Mead SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Westcroft

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Westcroft. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Westcroft.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Westcroft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Westcroft were full planning applications (9), outline applications (6), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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