Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Woburn Sands
Woburn Sands is a town located on the border of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, forming part of the Milton Keynes urban area. Primarily situated in the Woburn Sands civil parish within Milton Keynes, the town also extends into the neighbouring parishes of Aspley Guise and Aspley Heath. With a population of 2,916 in the civil parish and 5,959 in the wider built-up area, Woburn Sands features distinct centres for each settlement, creating a cohesive community. Local law enforcement is managed by both Bedfordshire Police and Thames Valley Police, making it an important area for planning applications related to infrastructure and community services.
Population: 3,686 (2021)
District: City of Milton Keynes
Website: http://www.woburnsands.co.uk/wstc.htm
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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 024A
Crime Statistics
18 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- other-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- drugs: 2
- public-order: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-theft: 1
- shoplifting: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woburn Sands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woburn Sands.
- 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 Sands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Woburn Sands.
- - SHELTON HOUSE, HIGH STREET, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8SD
The removal of x2 Yew trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 24 THE LEYS, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8QF
Loft conversion with the installation of a rear dormer and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 48 ELM GROVE, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8PS
Erection of single-storey porch to front and single-storey store to side, and conversion of detached garage into habitable space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 39 ELM GROVE, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8QA
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - BURLINGTON HALL CARE HOME, 9 STATION ROAD, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8RR
Approval of details required by condition 2 (Tree Planting) of permission ref. PLN/2025/2104
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 26 STATION ROAD, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8RW
Crown reduction of T1 Sycamore by approx. 1.5-2m in height and sides from approx. 7m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 28 Hardwick Road, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8QJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension, demolition of existing conservatory, and all associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 71 HIGH STREET, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8QY
Advertisement consent for the display of one externally illuminated fascia sign and one non-illuminated projecting sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 24 THE LEYS, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8QF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 22 STATION ROAD, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8RW
The reduction of branches on right side of tree by approx 2-3m (back to previous pruning points) to Sycamore (T1) and replacement Cobra bracing known to be 8+ years since installation
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 71 HIGH STREET, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8QY
Proposed change of use from a pottery studio to a Dog Groomers (Sui Generis use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - HOLLY LODGE, 52 WEATHERCOCK LANE, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8NY
The crown reduction by 3m of sycamore tree (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - BURLINGTON HALL CARE HOME, 9 STATION ROAD, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8RR
Crown reduction by 4m in height and 3m on sides, crown raise to 3m, and removal of epicormic growth on stem of Holm Oak (1), crown reduction by 3m in height and by approx. 2m from remaining crown of H
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - REAR OF 75 HIGH STREET, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8QY
Change of Use from first floor storage (Use Class B8) to Office (Use Class E) with installation of external staircase and entrance door at first floor level
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 25 STATION ROAD, WOBURN SANDS, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8RR
The felling to ground level of 1x Leylandii (T1)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 12 Sandy Lane, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes, MK17 8TT
Erection of a single storey side extension, part two storey part first floor side extension, alterations to windows and doors and increase in rear store roof height. Demolition of porch and outbuildin
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 28 Hardwick Road, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8QJ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Ground floor rear extension, demolition of existing conservatory, internal alterations and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 8 Sandy Court Woburn Sands Milton Keynes MK17 8FN
The reduction in height by approx 2m and reshaping remaining crown to balance by approx 2-3m of Pine (T1) approx 20m in height protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no. PS/540/15/
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 21 Church Road, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes, MK17 8TE
Front extension to existing garage and raising of roof level timber board cladding to rear and side elevations, new front entrance canopy roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - Flat 8 Charlewood House, Church Road, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes, MK17 8TA
Replace seven windows to north and west elevation of first floor flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Woburn Sands in Buckinghamshire
Woburn Sands is a town located on the border of Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, forming part of the Milton Keynes urban area. Primarily situated in the Woburn Sands civil parish within Milton Keynes, the town also extends into the neighbouring parishes of Aspley Guise and Aspley Heath. With a population of 2,916 in the civil parish and 5,959 in the wider built-up area, Woburn Sands features distinct centres for each settlement, creating a cohesive community. Local law enforcement is managed by both Bedfordshire Police and Thames Valley Police, making it an important area for planning applications related to infrastructure and community services. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,686 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Milton Keynes district.
Property prices in Woburn Sands show an average sale price of £330,065, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 18 crimes reported in the Woburn Sands area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Woburn Sands has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woburn Sands, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Sands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wavendon Heath Ponds 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, Woburn Sands planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woburnsands.co.uk/wstc.htm. 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 Sands
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Woburn Sands. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Sands.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Woburn Sands slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woburn Sands were full planning applications (19), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
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