How long do planning decisions take near Northend?

The average planning decision time near Northend is 45 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Northend?

The planning approval rate near Northend is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Northend?

The most common type of planning application near Northend is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Northend?

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Northend, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Northend, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Northend are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Northend

Northend is a village situated on the border between Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, with its eastern section falling within the civil parish of Turville in Buckinghamshire and the western section located in the Watlington parish of Oxfordshire. This unique position may influence planning applications, as developments and regulations could vary between the two counties.

District: Turville

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £695,208 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wycombe
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 040C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Northend.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northend.

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 Northend based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Northend.

- Pierceys Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire RG9 6LJ
Application for permission in principle for the erection of minimum of 1 and a maximum of 1 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-26
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PL/26/05179/PIP - Pierceys Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire RG9 6LJ
Application for permission in principle for the erection of minimum of 1 and a maximum of 1 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-26
- Pond at Northend House Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire
T1 Goat willow - Pollard to 1.8m above ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-12
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- Swains Wood Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to condition 6 (Landscaping) and 9 (Ecological Enhancements) of planning approval PL/25/4990/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-29
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- Vine Lodge Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire RG9 6LF
Demolition of existing garage and sheds and construction of replacement garage, shed and Japanese tea hut.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Swains Wood Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 3 (CTMP) and 11 (occupants) of planning approval PL/25/4990/FA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Vine Lodge Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire RG9 6LF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed canopy over side door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Chiltern Cottage Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire RG9 6LF
T2 Sycamore - remove to ground level, T3 Willow - Remove to ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-11
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- Halewood Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire RG9 6LF
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed installation of a pool to the rear of the home. Includes excavations and a surround
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Royal Oak Cottage Northend Road Northend Buckinghamshire RG9 6LJ
Application for approval of details subject to condition 4 (windows and doors) of planning approval ref: 24/05398/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-02-21
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A brief summary of Northend in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Northend show an average sale price of £695,208, 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 Northend a particularly low-crime area.

Northend has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Turville Heath, Northend. 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 Northend includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swain's Wood SSSI, Wormsley Chalk Banks SSSI; 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Northend 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 Northend

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Northend. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Northend.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Northend were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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