Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopstone, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bishopstone are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bishopstone
Bishopstone is a quaint rural village located within the civil parish of Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire. Its small-town charm and picturesque setting make it an appealing location for potential planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development opportunities in the area.
Population: 275
District: Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
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Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopstone.
- 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 Bishopstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Bishopstone.
- - 58 Bishopstone Bishopstone Buckinghamshire HP17 8SH
New fencing, new brick wall, new gate and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Manor Farm House Bishopstone Bishopstone Buckinghamshire HP17 8SF
G1: 2x cypress and 1x elm - remove, Reduce Yew in front garden by approx 2-3m all over to create a smaller crown. G2: Removal to ground level of all Conifers, trees and shrubs in 'island' in middle of
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Field Cottage 64 Bishopstone Bishopstone Buckinghamshire HP17 8SH
1 x Ash tree (T1) cut back 1-2 width, up to 4m in height 1 x Fir (T2) tree and cut back 4-5m width up to 4m in height
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Horseshoe Cottage 28 Moreton Lane Bishopstone Buckinghamshire HP17 8SQ
Tree in the images we want to cut down completely, we have been advised that the trunk is rotten and with it continuing to lean over it is a safety hazard as it might fall in high winds. Tree is bulla
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Land Off Moreton Lane Bishopstone Aylesbury HP17 8SQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of land (and building) as carpentry workshop and storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Willow Ridge 56A Bishopstone Bishopstone Buckinghamshire HP17 8SH
Householder application for garage conversion into habitable space, erection of porch and single storey rear extension, fenestration changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 10 Moreton Lane Bishopstone Buckinghamshire HP17 8SQ
Householder application for single storey annex in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Bishopstone in Buckinghamshire
Bishopstone is a quaint rural village located within the civil parish of Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire. Its small-town charm and picturesque setting make it an appealing location for potential planning applications, particularly for those interested in rural development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 275. It sits within the Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishopstone a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopstone has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hartwell, Sedrup, Bishopstone. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishopstone 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 Bishopstone
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bishopstone. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Bishopstone.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bishopstone were tree works (3), amendments (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Sedrup planning applications
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