Grove, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Grove, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Grove are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Grove
Grove is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Slapton in Buckinghamshire, England, situated near the Bedfordshire border just north of Mentmore. The name 'Grove' reflects its proximity to a copse of trees, making it a picturesque area for planning and development opportunities.
District: Slapton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,174 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 019F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Grove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Grove.
- 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 Grove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Grove.
- - Porridge Potts Farm Leighton Road Slapton Buckinghamshire
Notification of agricultural or forestry development under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for erection of a 5-bay steel portal
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Porridge Potts Farm Leighton Road Slapton Buckinghamshire
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed construction of a steel portal agricultural building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Church Farm Stud Grove Slapton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QU
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8m for which the maximum height would be 3.33m and for which the height of the eaves wo
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Church Farm Stud Grove Slapton Buckinghamshire LU7 0QU
Certificate of lawfulness application for loft conversion including insertion of rear dormer with three windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-06-07
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A brief summary of Grove in Buckinghamshire
Grove is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Slapton in Buckinghamshire, England, situated near the Bedfordshire border just north of Mentmore. The name 'Grove' reflects its proximity to a copse of trees, making it a picturesque area for planning and development opportunities. It sits within the Slapton district.
Property prices in Grove show an average sale price of £403,174, 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 Grove a particularly low-crime area.
Grove has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mentmore, No data available for publication by HE. 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, Grove 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 Grove
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Grove. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 141 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Grove may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 141 days, decisions near Grove take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Grove were other applications (2), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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