ANGLIAN WATER, CRANFIELD ROAD, WAVENDON, MILTON KEYNES, MK17 8AW Data via plota.co.uk

PLN/2026/0033 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Refused

Proposal

The removal of overhanging limb back to trunk of Ash Tree (T1) and the crown lift to 5.2m of two groups of mixed trees (G1 and G2) protected by Milton Keynes Council Tree Preservation Order no. PS/540/15/7 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Validated
4 Feb 2026
Received
7 Feb 2026
Refused
9 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 9 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Milton Keynes
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#59 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Milton Keynes is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Milton Keynes decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #156 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #159 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #52 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #45 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
49 decided
1,088
Total decisions
134 refused in the year to March 2026