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Planning in Ditchfield

Approved
73%
8 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ditchfield in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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Around Ditchfield

Postcode districts

HP14 235 applications in the last 12 monthsRG9 446 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council

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About Ditchfield

Ditchfield is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ditchfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Ditchfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ditchfield has 25 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ditchfield 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Ditchfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Ditchfield. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), tree works (7), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ditchfield?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Ditchfield. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ditchfield?
The average planning decision time near Ditchfield is 60 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 Ditchfield?
The planning approval rate near Ditchfield is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ditchfield?
The most common type of planning application near Ditchfield is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ditchfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Ditchfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.