How long do planning decisions take near Askett?

The average planning decision time near Askett is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Askett?

The planning approval rate near Askett is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Askett?

The most common type of planning application near Askett is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Askett?

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Askett, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Askett, Buckinghamshire.

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About Askett

Askett is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled between the Chiltern Hills and the Vale of Aylesbury, it boasts stunning landscapes and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area, making it a significant location for planning applications related to conservation and sustainable development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £535,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 025C

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
burglary: 1
drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Askett.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Askett.

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 Askett based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Askett.

- 4 Old Manor Close Askett Buckinghamshire HP27 9NA
Fell and grind Apple (T1) as roots are impacting and lifting the surrounding block paving, crown reduction by reducing the height and spread by up to 2 metres to Ash (T2) as tree is growing close to t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Old Chapel Cottage Crowbrook Road Askett Buckinghamshire HP27 9LR
Pollard by 3 metres to a safe height x 1 Fir (1), remove as dead x 1 Beech (2), pollard by 10 metres to a safe height x 1 Silver Birch (3) and remove x 2 trees of unknown species (4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Winterfold Askett Lane Askett Buckinghamshire HP27 9LU
Crown reduce by around 1 meter in height and 1.5 meters in spread to a smaller well shaped tree without overhang to roof and patio, dead and crossing growth also to be removed to lessen the crown dens
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-04
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- Taymin House Crowbrook Road Askett Buckinghamshire HP27 9LR
Householder application for construction of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension above existing garage with dormers to front and rear, insertion of dormer window to front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-05-07
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- Front Barn Hatchmead Farm Lower Icknield Way Great Kimble Buckinghamshire HP17 9TX
Change of use of existing agricultural building to Use Class B8 (Storage) with associated external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2014-12-08
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- Hatchmead Farm Lower Icknield Way Great Kimble Buckinghamshire HP17 9TX
Change of use of cow barn B (Agricultural use) to B1c (workshop use) to include recladding of external elevations, provision of 2no roller shutter doors and laying of hardstanding for informal parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2014-06-08
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- Unit 1 Hatchmead Farm Lower Icknield Way Great Kimble Buckinghamshire HP17 9TX
Change of use of Egg House from B1 (Business) to B2 (General Industrial) use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2012-08-16
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- Hatchmead Farm Lower Icknield Way Great Kimble Buckinghamshire HP17 9TX
Change of use of egg house to B1 use (Building F) and south east section of pole barn to B8 use (Building P2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2009-12-30
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A brief summary of Askett in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Askett show an average sale price of £535,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Askett is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Askett has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monks Risborough, Meadle, Whiteleaf, Askett. 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 Askett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grangelands & Pulpit Hill SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Askett

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Askett. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Askett.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Askett were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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