How long do planning decisions take near Dunsmore?

The average planning decision time near Dunsmore is 41 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 Dunsmore?

The planning approval rate near Dunsmore is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunsmore?

The most common type of planning application near Dunsmore is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunsmore?

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Dunsmore, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunsmore, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dunsmore are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dunsmore

Dunsmore is a picturesque hamlet located in the parish of Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, nestled on a hilltop in the Chiltern Hills, approximately 2 miles south of Wendover. The area is accessible via two steep, single-track lanes, making it a unique and scenic spot for potential planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £384,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aylesbury
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 021D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunsmore.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunsmore.

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 Dunsmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Dunsmore.

PL/26/04605/TP - Molloway House Dunsmore Wendover Buckinghamshire HP22 6QJ
T18 Reduce height by 2 metres to remove broken and damaged branches and reduce risk of further breakages, T19 Crown lift to clear pool house by 2 metres to provide sufficient clearance from property
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-05
- Dunsmore Park Diners Hill Dunsmore Buckinghamshire HP22 6QH
Approval of conditions 4 (Arboricultural method statement) and 5 (Tree protection plan) of planning permission 22/06906/FUL - Householder application for construction of removal of existing sheds repl
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Dunsmore in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Dunsmore show an average sale price of £384,190, 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 Dunsmore a particularly low-crime area.

Dunsmore has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wendover. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Dunsmore includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bacombe and Coombe Hills SSSI; 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Dunsmore

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Dunsmore. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Dunsmore.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Dunsmore were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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