Buckingham, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · Town
About Buckingham
Buckingham is a market town situated in north Buckinghamshire, England, with a population of 12,890 as of the 2011 Census. It is conveniently located approximately 12 miles west of Central Milton Keynes, 19 miles southeast of Banbury, and 24 miles northeast of Oxford, making it a strategic area for planning applications and development projects. Its proximity to the borders of Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire adds to its appeal for potential investors and developers.
Population: 14,294 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
Website: http://www.buckinghamuk.info
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £387,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Buckingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Buckingham.
- 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 Buckingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Buckingham.
- - Beni-mora West Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1HP
Enlargement of first floor habitable area by converting the existing hipped roof to a gable end roof and the installation of dormer windows on the front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 11 Castle Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1BS
T1 - Unknown species - Crown lift up to 4m. (Buckingham Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 16 Lenborough Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1DJ
Two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 12 Chandos Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AH
T1 Elder - Fell to ground level. T2 Apple - Fell to ground level. (Buckingham Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 4 Mckenzie Close Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1SS
TG1 group of 2 x Lime - Reduced by up to 2m. all over (1983).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 5 Castle Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1BS
Application for approval of details subject to condition 6 (protected species) of planning approval 25/01546/ALB.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 5 Castle Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1BS
Application for approval of details subject to condition 6 (protected species - bats) of planning approval 25/01545/APP.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 4 Mckenzie Close Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1SS
Removal of epicormic growth up to the crown break, crown thin by 20%, crown raise where required to 5.5m over the public highway and 4 metres over the footpath and garden as the crowns are encroaching
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 18 Chandos Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AH
Trees 1 and 3 - Apple - Limited pruning is proposed to cut back growth to the trees down by up to 4m.. Trees 4 and 5 - Yew - trimmed back to an approximate height of 2.13 metres. (Buckingham Conservat
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 32 Nelson Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1DA
Listed building application for replacement of front elevation sash windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 18 Chandos Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AH
G1 - All plants shall be felled to ground level. (Buckingham Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 2 Bostock Court West Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1HH
Fell to ground level as too close to the house for its size x 1 Willow (T1) and fell as are in poor condition x 1 Horse Chestnut (T2) x 3 Cypress (T3), x 4 Crack Willow (T4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 20 Waglands Garden Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1EA
Reduce by 1.0 metre to previous points to maintain x 1 Thuja
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Barham Lodge Nelson Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1GS
Erection of boundary fence fronting the highway (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Embleton House 2 Embleton Way Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1FJ
Single storey rear extension with associated internal and external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 7 Castle Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1BS
Listed building consent application for reinstatement of the side access and renovation works to the southern boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 37 Well Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1ET
Sycamore Tree - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Land At Castle Bridge Tingewick Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire
With reference to the tree location plan and the recommended work in a May 25 tree survey by Jack Foskett: G2 - T261 - Hybrid Poplar - Reduce crown by 4m to a flowing line - Wide spreading crown withi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 36A Chandos Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AL
Single storey rear and side extensions with associated landscaping to include tiered retaining walls. Re-roof existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Mitre Court Hunter Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1RA
With reference to the tree location plan and the recommendations following a tree survey by Jack Foskett, dated May 2025: T1 - Laburnum - Reduce upper crown to give 1m clearance to gutter - the upper
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Buckingham in Buckinghamshire
Buckingham is a market town situated in north Buckinghamshire, England, with a population of 12,890 as of the 2011 Census. It is conveniently located approximately 12 miles west of Central Milton Keynes, 19 miles southeast of Banbury, and 24 miles northeast of Oxford, making it a strategic area for planning applications and development projects. Its proximity to the borders of Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire adds to its appeal for potential investors and developers. The Town has a population of approximately 14,294 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Buckingham show an average sale price of £387,830, 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 Buckingham a particularly low-crime area.
Buckingham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stowe, Buckingham, Maids Moreton. 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, Buckingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.buckinghamuk.info. 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 Buckingham
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Buckingham. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Buckingham.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Buckingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Buckingham were tree works (19), discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 62 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 40 applications
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