Flowers Bottom, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flowers Bottom, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Flowers Bottom are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Flowers Bottom
Princes Risborough is a picturesque market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, approximately 9 miles south of Aylesbury and 8 miles northwest of High Wycombe. Nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, it serves as a key transit point along the A4010 road, which connects West Wycombe to Aylesbury, making it a vital area for planning applications related to transportation and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £543,980 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 026D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flowers Bottom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flowers Bottom.
- 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 Flowers Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Flowers Bottom.
- PL/26/04998/HB - Old King George Flowers Bottom Lane Speen Buckinghamshire HP27 0SX
Refurbishment of an existing rear single storey extension and replacement porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Fourthtime Grubbins Lane Speen Buckinghamshire HP27 0SH
Demolition of existing porch and pool structure. Construction of replacement porch and part-single/part-two storey side/rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Old School House Flowers Bottom Lane Speen Buckinghamshire HP27 0SX
Fell and treat stump with eco-plugs to 2 x Sycamore trees (T1 and T2) as a remedy to the differential foundation movement at the insured property and to ensure the long-term stability of the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Elm Tree Cottage Studridge Lane Speen Buckinghamshire HP27 0SA
Householder application for demolition of existing garage, erection of replacement garage, pool house, swimming pool, associated external works and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Elm Tree Cottage Studridge Lane Speen Buckinghamshire HP27 0SA
Listed building application for demolition of garage, erection of replacement garage, pool house, swimming pool, associated external works and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Flowers Bottom in Buckinghamshire
Princes Risborough is a picturesque market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, approximately 9 miles south of Aylesbury and 8 miles northwest of High Wycombe. Nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, it serves as a key transit point along the A4010 road, which connects West Wycombe to Aylesbury, making it a vital area for planning applications related to transportation and development.
Property prices in Flowers Bottom show an average sale price of £543,980, 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 Flowers Bottom a particularly low-crime area.
Flowers Bottom has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Speen, Lacey Green. 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 Flowers Bottom includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bradenham Woods, Park Wood & The Coppice SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 2 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, Flowers Bottom 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 Flowers Bottom
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Flowers Bottom. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Flowers Bottom.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Flowers Bottom were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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