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House prices in Buckinghamshire Council: average £479,736, +1.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Buckinghamshire Council received?
Buckinghamshire Council received 9,756 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 76%.
How long does Buckinghamshire Council take to decide applications?
Buckinghamshire Council takes an average of 59 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Buckinghamshire Council?
Buckinghamshire Council approves 76% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Buckinghamshire Council?
Submit your representation to Buckinghamshire Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Buckinghamshire Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Buckinghamshire Council planning decision?
Yes. If Buckinghamshire Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 3,196 appeals were lodged against Buckinghamshire Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Buckinghamshire Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Buckinghamshire Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Buckinghamshire Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Buckinghamshire Council serves as the local authority for the Buckinghamshire district in England, operating as a unitary authority that combines both county and district-level functions. Established on 1 April 2020, it replaced the former Buckinghamshire County Council and the councils of Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern, South Bucks, and Wycombe. Covering roughly four-fifths of the area and housing about two-thirds of the population of the ceremonial county, Buckinghamshire Council plays a crucial role in managing planning applications and local development in the region. The council is currently led by Steve Broadbent (Conservative), who has held the position since 21 May 2025. Rachael Shimmin serves as Chief Executive since July 2019. The council comprises 97, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 399 towns and villages, including Amersham, Aylesbury, Beaconsfield, Buckingham, Chesham and Gerrards Cross. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Buckinghamshire Council received 9,756 planning applications. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2,242), discharge of conditions (1,309), tree works (1,079). 104 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3,196 planning appeals were lodged against Buckinghamshire Council decisions, of which 840 were allowed and 1,916 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Buckinghamshire Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Buckinghamshire Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.