Wicken, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wicken, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wicken are administered by West Northamptonshire Council. View the full West Northamptonshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wicken
Wicken is a quaint village and civil parish located in Northamptonshire, approximately one mile north of the A422 road connecting Milton Keynes and Buckingham. It falls under the West Northamptonshire district, and its population was recorded at 295 during the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight decrease from 299 in 2001. This rural setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development and community projects.
Population: 328 (2021) · Area: 939.3 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes North
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 002H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wicken.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wicken.
- 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 Wicken based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
208 planning applications found near Wicken.
- - Wicken Wood Cottage 11 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Proposed garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - Old Farmyard Cottages 29 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Discharge of conditions 8 (Levels), 13 (Written Scheme of investigation), 17 (Biodiversity Enhancement), 18 (Ecological Survey) and 19 (Badger Survey) for application 2023/6588/FULL - Construction of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Heriot House 2A Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
T1 Sycamore- reduce by approx 40% and shape to suit, equating to approx. 4m from extremities, due to proximity to house. T2 Copper Beech- reduce by approx. 30% and shape to suit. T3 Yew- reduce by app
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Linden Spinney 45 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Construction of 25 metre x 40 metre horse riding arena for private use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Old Farmyard Cottages 29 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Removal of 3x Ash within conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Wicken Wood Cottage 11 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to retain existing kitchen floor level and first floor storage, amend layout to relocate staircase, and fenestration changes of listed building consent S/2019
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Wicken Wood Cottage 11 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to retain existing kitchen floor level and first floor storage, amend layout to relocate staircase, and fenestration changes of planning permission S/2019/069
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Wicken Wood Cottage 11 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Formation of vehicle turning area by modifying existing garden wall and increasing gravel drive area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 19 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Change 3 no. existing flat roof dormers to pitched roof dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Shillingsworth Cottage Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
T1 Yew - reduce and reshape the lateral span of the crown by approximately 0.75 – 1 metre and crown raise the lowest branches over the footpath and neighbours’ driveway by approximately 3.5m from grou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - 22 Cross Tree Road Wicken MK19 6BT
Replace single glaze timber framed windows with double glazed upvc flush fit on the front and side of the house. Replace timber door with composite replica
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - Wicken Manor 1 Church Lane Wicken MK19 6BU
Removal of a non-native conifer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Wicken Manor 1 Church Lane Wicken MK19 6BU
Change of use of outbuilding to pilates studio (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 8 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Removal of 1 x Larch Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Wicken Wood Cottage 11 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Removal of existing garage. Proposed detached garage, integral carports and additional storage room above.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - Wicken Manor 1 Church Lane Wicken MK19 6BU
Erection of a greenhouse and demolition of a garden wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - Wicken Manor 1 Church Lane Wicken MK19 6BU
Erection of a greenhouse and demolition of a garden wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - Rose Cottage 30 Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Crown reduction of 1 x Yew Tree (TPO 01/2004)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-07-23
View full details - - 5 Cross Tree Road Wicken MK19 6BX
Removal of front & rear thatched porches. Replace with timber frame porches with clay plain tiles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Heriot House 2A Leckhampstead Road Wicken MK19 6BY
Reduction of 4 x Sycamore and 1 x Horse Chestnut Remove 2 x Leylandii
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-06-19
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A brief summary of Wicken in Northamptonshire
Wicken is a quaint village and civil parish located in Northamptonshire, approximately one mile north of the A422 road connecting Milton Keynes and Buckingham. It falls under the West Northamptonshire district, and its population was recorded at 295 during the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight decrease from 299 in 2001. This rural setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 328 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Wicken covers an area of approximately 939.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Wicken show an average sale price of £366,390, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wicken a particularly low-crime area.
Wicken has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wicken. 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 Wicken includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whittlewood Forest 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wicken 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 Wicken
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Wicken. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wicken maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wicken were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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