How long do planning decisions take near Bierton?

The average planning decision time near Bierton is 45 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 Bierton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bierton?

The most common type of planning application near Bierton is discharge of conditions, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Bierton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bierton, Buckinghamshire.

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About Bierton

Bierton is a village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, just northeast of Aylesbury. Primarily a farming community, Bierton was historically part of the larger civil parish of Bierton with Broughton, which included the hamlets of Broughton, Kingsbrook, Broughton Crossing, and Burcott. In 2020, Bierton became an independent parish, offering unique planning opportunities and considerations for future developments in the area.

Population: 1,983 (2021)

District: Bierton with Broughton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £431,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aylesbury
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 021G

Crime Statistics

96 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 45
anti-social-behaviour: 9
public-order: 9
criminal-damage-arson: 8
other-theft: 6
drugs: 5
vehicle-crime: 4
other-crime: 4
burglary: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
robbery: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bierton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bierton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bierton.

- 84 Aylesbury Road Bierton Buckinghamshire HP22 5DL
Sycamore Tree - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Ecology & Arts Club Ltd The Old Brick Works Office Brick Kiln Lane Bierton Buckinghamshire HP22 5DA
Application to continue thinning, general maintenance and arboreal restoration work. Operations as before include work to remove 103 limbs of less than 20cm in diameter and 25 limbs greater than 20cm
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-19
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- 22 Church Farm Close Bierton Buckinghamshire HP22 5EL
T8 Cypress - Remove and Replant
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-06-16
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- 173 Aylesbury Road Bierton Buckinghamshire HP22 5DW
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) of Planning Permission 24/00031/APP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-04-18
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- 1 Parsons Lane Bierton Buckinghamshire HP22 5DF
T1 - Remove Beech tree, the tree is in close proximity to the house and is causing increased concerns to the occupants.The tree has Phytophthora and has dropped a limb recently.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-06-14
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- Red Lion PH 68 Aylesbury Road Bierton Buckinghamshire HP22 5BU
Display of illuminated, non-illuminated signs, lantern, floodlights, removal of satellite dish, repainting external walls/timber frame
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Bierton in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Bierton show an average sale price of £431,002, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Bierton area recorded 96 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Bierton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bierton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Bierton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bierton Clay Pit SSSI. 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 Bierton

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Bierton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bierton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bierton were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (11), outline applications (6).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.

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