Marsworth, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marsworth, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Marsworth
Marsworth is a village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 2 miles north of Tring in Hertfordshire and 6 miles east of Aylesbury. As part of the unitary authority area, it offers a unique setting for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to larger towns while retaining a distinct rural character.
Population: 758 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £600,690 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dacorum
- Parliamentary constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- LSOA: Dacorum 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marsworth.
- 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 Marsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Marsworth.
- - OS 17 Lower Icknield Way Marsworth Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of the electronic communications code (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to install 1 x 10M medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Lower Icknield Way Marsworth Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of a 10M light wooden pole opposite 49 Lower Ickn
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Leveret Lodge Church Lane Marsworth Buckinghamshire HP23 4LX
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of solar panels to rear roof plane
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 11 Lower Icknield Way Marsworth Buckinghamshire HP23 4LN
Replacement single storey rear extension and front porch extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 9 Vicarage Road Marsworth Buckinghamshire HP23 4LT
Demolish single storey rear extension & erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 39 Lower Icknield Way Marsworth Buckinghamshire HP23 4LN
Householder application for two storey side, single storey rear extension, porch and loft conversion, rear dormer, side and front facing velux roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Marsworth in Buckinghamshire
Marsworth is a village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 2 miles north of Tring in Hertfordshire and 6 miles east of Aylesbury. As part of the unitary authority area, it offers a unique setting for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to larger towns while retaining a distinct rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 758 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Marsworth show an average sale price of £600,690, 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 Marsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Marsworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marsworth. 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 Marsworth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pitstone Quarry SSSI, Tring Reservoirs SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marsworth 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 Marsworth
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Marsworth. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Marsworth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marsworth were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.