Whaddon, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whaddon, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Whaddon
Whaddon is a quaint village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, just on the outskirts of Bletchley, which is part of the Milton Keynes urban area. Its proximity to Bletchley makes it an appealing location for potential development and planning applications within the region.
Population: 520 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 024C
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- other-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whaddon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whaddon.
- 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 Whaddon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Whaddon.
- - 2 Old Manor Close Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0LY
Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, Part 1 of Schedule 2 Class A for: single storey rear extension (depth extending from the original rear wall
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Laburnham Cottage 2 Stock Lane Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0LS
Conversion of existing detached garage to facilitate creation of first-floor level to provide office space incorporating a replacement roof and installation of dormer window to west elevation and feat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land Adjoining 1 Stratford Road Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0ND
New agricultural access from Stratford Road.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 3 High Street Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0NA
Application for approval of details subject to condition 3 (materials) and 4 (windows) of planning approval 25/00743/APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 3 High Street Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0NA
Application for approval of details subject to condition 3 (materials) and 4 (windows) of planning approval 25/00742/ALB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Woodlands 1 Whaddon Hall Mews High Street Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0NA
T1 Portuguese laurel - Approx. 6m in height and currently has an uneven lower canopy. We would like to lift one side to match the other, so as per document, this would be a crown lift to approximately
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 10 High Street Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0NA
T1 Beech- Multi stemmed beech, previous reduced resulting in dense regrowth. Canopy encroaching on buildings. Crown lift branches to 3.5m over the gardens and crown reduce by 3m to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 13 High Street Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0NA
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion into a garden room/home study
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Fine View Whaddon Hall High Street Whaddon Buckinghamshire MK17 0NA
REAR GARDEN - see attcahed tree location planT1 - 1 x Indian Horse Chestnut - Reduce the crown in height and spread by approximately 2-3 metres. There is limited room for this tree and it is starting
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Whaddon in Buckinghamshire
Whaddon is a quaint village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, just on the outskirts of Bletchley, which is part of the Milton Keynes urban area. Its proximity to Bletchley makes it an appealing location for potential development and planning applications within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 520 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Neighbourhood safety in Whaddon is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Whaddon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whaddon. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whaddon includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whaddon 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 Whaddon
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Whaddon. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Whaddon.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whaddon were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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