Bisham, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bisham, Berkshire.
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About Bisham
Bisham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, just south of Marlow and northwest of Maidenhead. Nestled along the River Thames, it had a population of 1,099 according to the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. Notably, Bisham is home to one of Sport England's National Sports Centres, making it a hub for sports and recreational activities, which could be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,072 (2021)
District: Windsor and Maidenhead
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £904,834 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wycombe
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 057D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bisham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bisham.
- 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 Bisham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Bisham.
- - Little Croft Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
Details required by Conditions (2) (Materials) (6) (Cycle Parking) (7) (Refuse) (8) (External lighting scheme) (9) (Biodiversity enhancements) (14) (Sustainability measures) of planning permission (24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - White Walls Quarry Wood Road Marlow SL7 1RE
Replacement detached dwelling with access ramp, air source heat pump, solar panels, EV charger point, new refuse store, hardstanding, resiting of the existing access with new boundary treatment and a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Pavilion Quarry Wood Road Marlow SL7 1RE
Details required by Condition 8 (partial discharge)(Biodiversity Enhancements) of planning permission 23/00407/VAR for a variation (under Section 73) of Condition 9 (Approved Plans) to substitute thos
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Marlow Meadows Quarry Wood Road Marlow SL7 1RE
Detached garage with external staircase and staff accommodation, following demolition of existing elements
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Little Croft Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
Replacement self-build dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Woodcotte Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RP
Fig tree - hard prune back to the main branches. Poor condition tree - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Bisham in Berkshire
Bisham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, just south of Marlow and northwest of Maidenhead. Nestled along the River Thames, it had a population of 1,099 according to the 2011 Census, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. Notably, Bisham is home to one of Sport England's National Sports Centres, making it a hub for sports and recreational activities, which could be relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,072 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Windsor and Maidenhead district.
Property prices in Bisham show an average sale price of £904,834, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bisham a particularly low-crime area.
Bisham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Marlow, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Bisham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bisham Woods SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bisham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bisham
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Bisham. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Bisham.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Bisham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bisham were full planning applications (20), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.