Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grendon Underwood are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grendon Underwood
Grendon Underwood is a village and civil parish located in west Buckinghamshire, England, close to the Oxfordshire border. Positioned between Woodham and Edgcott, and adjacent to the historic Roman road Akeman Street, it lies approximately 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Aylesbury. According to the 2011 Census, the population of Grendon Underwood was 1,625, making it a small but vibrant community with potential planning opportunities.
Population: 1,627 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
Website: http://www.grendonunderwood.org.uk/
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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: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grendon Underwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grendon Underwood.
- 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 Grendon Underwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Grendon Underwood.
- PL/26/04656/KA - Butlers Farm Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH
T1 Oak - Fell to combat subsidence damage to Meadow View, Main Street, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury, HP18 0SJ
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Butlers Farm Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH
T1 Oak - Fell to combat subsidence damage to Meadow View, Main Street, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury, HP18 0SJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Grendon Cottage Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SP
Conversion of existing garage and summer house, extension within existing footprint into a one bedroom annexe within the curtilage of a grade II Listed Building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Butlers Farm Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH
T1 Oak - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - PL/26/04060/KA - Butlers Farm Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH
T1 Oak - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved)
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 3 Oak Tree Cottages Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH
Proposed demolition of existing side/rear extension, erection of new single storey side/rear extension and two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land To The Southeast Of Ivy Cottage Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire
Application for permission in principle for the erection of minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Studley House Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SL
Variation of conditions 2 (plans) and 3 (external materials) of planning permission 23/02831/APP (Householder application for glass room to rear) to allow for a change of material of the rear door fro
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Manor Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SW
Internal and external alterations to existing outbuilding comprising replacement windows, removal of 1 no. existing front dormer and installation of 3 no. front dormers and repairs to roof with replac
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Coombe Farmhouse Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SH
1 x Willow - Crown reduction up to 4m, 1 x Corkscrew Willow - Crown reduction up to 3m, 3 x Ash - Crown reduction up to 2m and remove ivy, 1 x Horse Chestnut - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Bramley House Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SP
Householder application for erection of a detached annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Bramley House Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SP
Erection of a detached dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Studley House Main Street Grendon Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SL
Listed building application for erection of glass room to the rear. Rear window to be replaced with a door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Grendon Underwood in Buckinghamshire
Grendon Underwood is a village and civil parish located in west Buckinghamshire, England, close to the Oxfordshire border. Positioned between Woodham and Edgcott, and adjacent to the historic Roman road Akeman Street, it lies approximately 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Aylesbury. According to the 2011 Census, the population of Grendon Underwood was 1,625, making it a small but vibrant community with potential planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,627 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Grendon Underwood 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 Grendon Underwood a particularly low-crime area.
Grendon Underwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grendon Underwood. 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 Grendon Underwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ham Home-cum-Hamgreen Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Grendon Underwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.grendonunderwood.org.uk/. 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 Grendon Underwood
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Grendon Underwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grendon Underwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Grendon Underwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Grendon Underwood were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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