Woburn, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woburn, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Woburn
Woburn is a picturesque village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, located approximately 5 miles southeast of Milton Keynes and just 3 miles south of the M1 motorway's junction 13. With a population of 933 as of the 2011 census, this charming community may be an appealing area for those considering planning applications or development opportunities.
Population: 957 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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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: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 006A
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- public-order: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woburn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woburn.
- 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 Woburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Woburn.
- - 14 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: Erection of 3 bay carport
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 14 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Erection of 3 bay carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 10 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: Replacement of six windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 14A Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Change of use of ground floor stairwell and first floor from retail to residential use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 19 Market Place, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PZ
Repairs and minor alterations internally to a building part Grade II* and part Grade II listed, and repaving part of the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Woburn in Bedfordshire
Woburn is a picturesque village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, located approximately 5 miles southeast of Milton Keynes and just 3 miles south of the M1 motorway's junction 13. With a population of 933 as of the 2011 census, this charming community may be an appealing area for those considering planning applications or development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 957 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Woburn show an average sale price of £330,065, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Woburn area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Woburn has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Woburn includes 5 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, Woburn 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 Woburn
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Woburn. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Woburn.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woburn were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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