Bisham, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bisham, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bisham are administered by Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead. View the full Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £672,229 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 061B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
83 planning applications found near Bisham.
- - The Withies Lock Island Mill Road Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 1QE
T1 and T2 Silver Birch: Current Height 18 metres, Current Spread, 5 metres (both trees) Reducing height and spread by up to 2 -3 metres. T3 1 x Fir: Current Height 17 metres Current Spread: 4 metres r
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - End Ways Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
(T1) Acer - reduce branches by 2m touching the telegraph pole; (T2) Ash - reduce branches by 2m touching service wires and neighbouring property and (T3 and T4) Leyland Cypress - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - South Riding May House Gloucester Villa Mint House And Elsinore Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
New entrance gate and posts
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Compleat Cottage Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
(T20) Cypress - branch lift to give up to 5m clearance over the driveway at Little Croft
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 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: Conditions | 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: Rejected | 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: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Garden House Marlow Bridge Lane Marlow SL7 1RH
Single storey side/rear extension, alterations to fenestration and steps.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Stoney Ware Estates Corner Cottage Stoney Ware Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RN
T009 Copper Beech - fell, T012 Horse Chestnut - Fell, T006 London Plane - crown reduction by 2-3m to a final height of 23m and spread of 9, TG SYC - Sycamore - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - South Riding Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
New front mono pitched roofs, single storey rear extension, raised decking, changes to the external finish and fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Longridge Quarry Wood Road Marlow SL7 1RE
Please see schedule of works and as clarified via email on 27.2.26. (005/2007/TPO).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Compleat Cottage Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
Ash - remove 3 lower branches on the southern side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Bridge End Cottage Marlow Bridge Lane Marlow SL7 1RH
Pear tree - remove limb growing into Holly and reduce remaining canopy by up to 3m (as shown)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Gloucester Villa Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
T1 Horse chestnut - Repollard at previously formed pollard knuckles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Orchard House Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RP
Details required by Condition 3 (trees) of planning permission 25/01548/FULL for a Part single part two storey side/rear extension, single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, first fl
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - River House Quarry Wood Road Marlow SL7 1RE
Replacement four bedroom dwelling with a detached car port/store and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Pavilion Quarry Wood Road Marlow SL7 1RE
Details required by Condition 8 (Biodiversity enhancements) of planning permission 23/00407/VAR for a Variation (under Section 73) of Condition 9 (Approved Plans) to substitute those plans approved un
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Magnolia Cottage Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
Details required by Condition 3 (Tree protection), 5 (Biodiversity enhancements) and 6 (PWMS) (partial) of planning permission 24/02223/FULL for a Garage conversion, single-storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Little Croft Bisham Road Bisham Marlow SL7 1RL
Details required by Condition 12 (Flood voids) of planning permission 24/00918/FULL for a Replacement self-build dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 25 Rivermead Court Marlow Bridge Lane Marlow SL7 1SJ
Raising of the roof to create second floor accommodation with 2no. balconies
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-07-24
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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 £672,229, 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, 235 planning applications were submitted near Bisham. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bisham were full planning applications (87), tree works (61), discharge of conditions (26). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 220 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 108 applications
- Refused: 36 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 81 applications
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