Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monks Risborough, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Monks Risborough
Monks Risborough is a charming village located in Buckinghamshire, nestled between Princes Risborough and Great Kimble at the base of the Chiltern Hills. Situated 8 miles south of Aylesbury and 9.5 miles north of High Wycombe, it is easily accessible via the A4010 road. This picturesque setting makes Monks Risborough a notable area for potential planning applications, reflecting its blend of rural charm and strategic connectivity.
District: Princes Risborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £499,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 026E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monks Risborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monks Risborough.
- 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 Monks Risborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
104 planning applications found near Monks Risborough.
- - 25 Little Ham Lane Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9JW
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 25/06640/FUL (Householder application for construction of single storey rear and side extensions) to allow for the addition of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 8 Pymcombe Close Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HX
Loft Conversion, one dormer to the rear, two dormers and a roof light to the front, to form additional bedroom accommodation. New Front Porch to replace existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 43 Westmead Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HP
Single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 24 Wellington Avenue Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HY
Proposed garage conversion, existing garage roof removed and new flat roof installed at higher level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 103 Westmead Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9JG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of a rear single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 29 Wellington Avenue Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HY
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing garage and erection of rear outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 25 Little Ham Lane Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9JW
Householder application for construction of single storey rear and side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Sunnymede Longwick Road Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9RS
Prior approval application (Part 3, Class R) for change of use of part of existing poultry barn from agriculture to storage or distribution use (use class B8)
Status: Permitted | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - 33 Westmead Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HP
Householder application for construction of single storey side/rear extension and single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Sunnymede Longwick Road Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9RS
Householder application for construction of two storey side extension and associated internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 25 Westmead Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HP
Householder application for construction of single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - The Pightle Alscot Lane Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9RU
Clear around the BT and power cables to provide 1.5 meters clearance x 1 Ash (T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Poultry House Rear Of Sunnymede Longwick Road Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire
Prior approval application (Part 3, Class Q) for change of use and conversion of 2 no existing poultry barns to create 3 x 3-bed and 2 x 2-bed dwellings (Barn 1) and 3 x 3-bed and 2 x 2-bed dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-11-19
View full details - - 32 Shortborough Avenue Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension, 1 x rear box dormer, 2 x front rooflights and 1 x replacement ground floor side window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 43 Shortborough Avenue Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HU
Householder application for construction of single storey rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 37 Westmead Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 5 Shortborough Avenue Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9HU
Notification of proposed single storey rear extension; Depth extending from the original rear wall of 5.42 metres, a maximum height of 3.00 metres and an eaves height of 2.26 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - 36 Place Farm Way Monks Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9JH
Householder application for construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Alscot Farm Alscot Lane Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire HP27 9RU
Crown reduce the whole tree to remove around 2 m from the crown spread and 1.25 m from height to ensure no overhang to the roof and a minimum 1.5 m clearance from the neighbour's property x 1 Cherry (
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Poultry House Rear Of Sunnymede Longwick Road Princes Risborough Buckinghamshire
Demolition of existing barns and construction of 5 x 3-bed dwellings with associated access road to/from Longwick Road, parking, amenity/open space, landscaping and drainage basin
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-10-16
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A brief summary of Monks Risborough in Buckinghamshire
Monks Risborough is a charming village located in Buckinghamshire, nestled between Princes Risborough and Great Kimble at the base of the Chiltern Hills. Situated 8 miles south of Aylesbury and 9.5 miles north of High Wycombe, it is easily accessible via the A4010 road. This picturesque setting makes Monks Risborough a notable area for potential planning applications, reflecting its blend of rural charm and strategic connectivity. It sits within the Princes Risborough district.
Property prices in Monks Risborough show an average sale price of £499,020, 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 Monks Risborough a particularly low-crime area.
Monks Risborough has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Monks Risborough, Meadle, Alscot, Princes Risborough, Askett, Horsenden. 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 Monks Risborough includes 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.
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Planning Activity in Monks Risborough
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Monks Risborough. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Monks Risborough.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Monks Risborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Monks Risborough were full planning applications (40), tree works (22), outline applications (16). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 93 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Alscot planning applications
- Princes Risborough planning applications
- Meadle planning applications
- Whiteleaf planning applications
- Askett planning applications
- Horsenden planning applications
- Smokey Row planning applications
- Kimble Wick planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.