Mentmore, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mentmore, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Mentmore
Mentmore is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately three miles east of Wingrave and southeast of Wing, it offers a picturesque setting that may influence planning considerations in the area.
Population: 424 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,144 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 024K
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mentmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mentmore.
- 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 Mentmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Mentmore.
- - Stud House Ledburn Road Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QE
T1 - Trim branch back to the canopy width of the rest of the tree to reduce the chance of it failing (7m.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 17 The Green Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QF
Fell 1 x Corkscrew Willow (T1) and fell 1 x Lilac (T2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 3 The Cottage Mentmore Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QG
T1 Sorbus - Laterally prune over the garden by 1-1.5 meters, T2 Yew - Reduce the height and spread by 1.5-2 meters, T3 Yew - Remove tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 27 The Green Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QF
Crown reduction by 25%, approx 3-5 meters off the height and 1-2 meters off lateral growth and reshape canopy as tree is close to buildings and works needed for tree maintenance
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land To The Front Of Rosebery Mews Mentmore Buckinghamshire
G1 - Raise canopy over road to height of 5m on various species (Ash, Sycamore and Lime)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Lygon House Ledburn Road Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QE
T8 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Lygon House Ledburn Road Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QE
T1 - Box Elder: Reduce and shape Box Elder at entrance to previous levels, to stop damage to vehicles and prevent crowding from neighbouring trees (1m) T2 - Eucalyptus: Remove dead branches from Eucal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Mentmore Towers And St Mary'S Church Mentmore Leighton Buzzard Mentmore LU7 0QH
Temporary use of buildings and land for film making purposes with associated set structures, access, storage and parking (including supporting facilities vehicles) (partially retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - The Stud House Ledburn Road Mentmore Buckinghamshire LU7 0QE
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 4 (planting scheme) and Condition 6 (location of electric cabling) relating to Planning Permission 22/03262/APP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Mentmore in Buckinghamshire
Mentmore is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Aylesbury Vale district of Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately three miles east of Wingrave and southeast of Wing, it offers a picturesque setting that may influence planning considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 424 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Mentmore show an average sale price of £405,144, 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 Mentmore a particularly low-crime area.
Mentmore has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mentmore, Crafton. 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, Mentmore 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 Mentmore
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Mentmore. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Mentmore.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Mentmore were tree works (7), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.