Search Woburn Sands planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Woburn Sands · updated daily · Milton Keynes City Council
- 74 Church Road, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes, MK17 8TAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 1against planning permission ref CB/26/02395/FULL.Discharge of ConditionReceived 3 Nov 2026CB/26/03354/DOC
- 2 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RWAwaiting decisionThe removal to ground level and grind out stump of a Lime tree (T1)Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation areaReceived 26 Oct 2026PLN/2026/1917
- Silver Birches, 13 Weathercock Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8NPAwaiting decisionRemodelling of rear patio with steps, driveway and parking area, new retaining wall and ancillary worksFull ApplicationReceived 16 Oct 2026CB/26/03253/FULL
- Woburn Sands Methodist Church, High Street, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8RLAwaiting decisionInstallation of entrance ramp for improved accessFull planning permissionReceived 16 Oct 2026PLN/2026/2039
- Land adj to 10 Silverbirches Lane, Aspley Heath, Milton Keynes, MK17 8TLAwaiting decisionVariation of condition number 2 of planning permission CB/26/00537/VOC. Variation sought to the approved plansVariation of ConditionReceived 2 Oct 2026CB/26/02930/VOC
Planning in Woburn Sands
- Approved
- 82%
- 32 of 37 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woburn Sands in the last 24 months, from Milton Keynes City Council's planning register.
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MK17 328 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Milton Keynes City Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,686 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Milton Keynes district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Woburn Sands area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Woburn Sands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Woburn Sands has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woburn Sands 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woburnsands.co.uk/wstc.htm.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Woburn Sands, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Woburn Sands. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (17), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (6).