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Milton Keynes planning applications

623 applications. 81% approved. 63 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 623 planning applications from Milton Keynes. 224 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 81% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

224
Decided 12 months to July 2026
585
New applications 12 months to July 2026
370
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • PLN/2026/1570 Awaiting decision

    Land South Of The A421, West Of Far Bletchley, North Of The East West Rail Link And East Of Whaddon Road, Newton Longville

    Consultation from Buckinghamshire Council regarding amended documents on application ref. 24/02480/ADP relating to Submission of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline Planning Permission 15/00314/AOP comprising site-wide strategic landscaping proposals and approval of Conditions 4 (Reserved Matters), 16 and 17 (Landscape) and 19 (Trees)

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Outline
  • PLN/2026/1571 Awaiting decision

    Land South Of The A421, West Of Far Bletchley, North Of The East West Rail Link And East Of Whaddon Road, Newton Longville

    Consultation from Buckinghamshire Council regarding amended documents on application ref. 24/02480/ADP relating to Submission of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline Planning Permission 15/00314/AOP comprising site-wide strategic landscaping proposals and approval of Conditions 4 (Reserved Matters), 16 and 17 (Landscape) and 19 (Trees)

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Outline
  • PLN/2026/1556 Awaiting decision

    Land between Bletchley and Woburn Sands associated with The Route Corridor of The East West Rail Project

    Approval of details required by Condition 13 (Flood Risk Assessment) for development stage 2D of permission ref. TWA/18/APP/04 relating to The Network Rail (East West Rail Bicester to Bedford Improvements) Order 2020

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • PLN/2026/1549 Awaiting decision

    STRATFORD HOUSE, MILL LANE, STONY STRATFORD, MILTON KEYNES, MK11 1BQ

    Non-material amendment the seeking the installation of solar panels and photovoltaic system, the installation of Georgian style metal gates and external alterations to plots 9 and 12 (relating to permission ref. PLN/2025/2610 for [Variation of condition(s) 1 (Approved Plans), 2 (Materials), 3 (Stone & Brick details), Condition 4 (Window details), Condition 10 (adoptable estate roads), Condition 11 (road drainage), Condition 17 (surface water drainage), Condition 19 (floodplain scheme), 22 (Lighting Scheme) and Condition 28 (footpath) seeking to vary approved plans to make minor amendments to materials, fenestration, doors, chimneys, brick and stone details; access road surfaces and kerbing; and the lighting scheme (relating to permission ref. 16/02507/FUL, revision to planning permission 11/02761/FUL for the construction of 13 new houses on land to the rear of Stratford House))

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • PLN/2026/1548 Awaiting decision

    44-46 Midsummer Arcade, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BB

    Listed Building Consent for the external alterations to Boulevard elevation to facilitate relocation of double set doors and replacement of glazing & surrounds, and internal alterations to include a new shopfront (squared corner) to align with the Arcade shopfront line necessitating fixing to the travertine flooring

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • PLN/2026/1543 Awaiting decision

    Kingston Centre, Winchester Circle, Kingston, Milton Keynes, MK10 0BA

    Advertisement consent for the proposed display of 3 freestanding, non-illuminated 2m totem signs to advertise the presence of the InstaVolt EV charging site

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • PLN/2026/1531 Awaiting decision

    CARMAC HOUSE, NORTHEY FARM BUSINESS ESTATE, LONDON ROAD, BOZEAT, WELLINGBOROUGH, NN29 7NP

    Approval of details required by conditions 5 (waste storage & recycling), 6 (lighting scheme), 7 (travel plan), 11 (bicycle parking), 13 (soft landscaping), 22 (surface water drainage maintenance) & 25 (broadband connection)of permission ref. PLN/2024/2056

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • PLN/2026/1532 Awaiting decision

    Phase D, Olney Park, Land to the South West of Warrington Road, Olney

    Approval of details required by condition 15 (Lighting Details) of permission ref. 23/02880/FUL (allowed under appeal reference APP/Y0435/W/25/3360694

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • PLN/2026/1521 Awaiting decision

    44-46 Midsummer Arcade, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BB

    External alterations to Boulevard elevation to facilitate relocation of double set doors and replacement of glazing & surrounds, and internal alterations to include a new shopfront (squared corner) to align with the Arcade shopfront line necessitating fixing to the travertine flooring

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • PLN/2026/1522 Awaiting decision

    44-46 Midsummer Arcade, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BB

    Advertisement consent for the display of an internally illuminated fascia sign

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Advertising

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • PLN/2026/0771 Granted

    2 Hollerith Close, Oakgrove, Milton Keynes, MK10 9UY

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PLN/2026/0945 Granted

    40 WOLVERTON ROAD, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 8JG

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and outbuilding

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PLN/2026/1210 Granted

    8 COPPERHOUSE COURT, CALDECOTTE, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8NL

    Prior Approval for the change the use of the ground, first and second floors from commercial floorspace (Use Class E) to create 7 dwellings comprising 6 x one-bedroom flats and 1x two-bedroom flat (Use Class C3)

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • PLN/2026/0854 Granted

    1 HIGH STREET, SHERINGTON, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 9NA

    Installation of tennis court and fencing on site of existing fenced sand Manege

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • PLN/2026/0904 Withdrawn

    17 COWDRAY CLOSE, WOOLSTONE, MILTON KEYNES, MK15 0AP

    Demolition of existing detached garage and conservatory, erection of a two storey rear extension, single storey front and rear extensions and new chimneystack to side of existing house. Construction of new entrance gates, boundary wall and detached garage

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PLN/2026/0978 Refused

    5 LONGHEDGE, CALDECOTTE, MILTON KEYNES, MK7 8LA

    Proposed loft conversion with new dormer windows and part brick upward extension

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PLN/2026/1036 Granted

    43 WATER LANE, SHERINGTON, NEWPORT PAGNELL, MK16 9NP

    Proposed erection of garage, single-storey rear and side extensions with associated internal alterations, dormers and rooflights

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PLN/2026/1031 Granted

    Land to the south of 17-115 Cranbrook, Woburn Sands

    Remove basal epicormic growth, sever ivy at 1 metre and pull away from stems, selectively reduce northern lateral branches overhanging/encroaching residential buildings by 2 metres, and remove deadwood exceeding 5cm diameter of Lime and Horse Chestnut group (G2) protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no. PS/540/15/41

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • PLN/2026/1131 Refused

    61 HIGHLAND DRIVE, BROUGHTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK10 7FA

    Erection of a loft conversion involving a roof ridge height increase, front dormer windows and flat roof rear dormer, removal of front balcony and new gable end porch

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PLN/2026/1147 Granted

    61 BLACKMOOR GATE, FURZTON, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 1DA

    Proposed two storey rear extension, front single storey extension and part garage conversion

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 90 40%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 73 33%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 61 27%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Milton Keynes decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Milton Keynes decided 224 planning applications. 81% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Milton Keynes?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 63 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Milton Keynes decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 224 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 40% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 73% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Milton Keynes?

May 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 171 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Milton Keynes: 623 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 224 decided, 81% approved, median 63 days to a decision. 585 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.