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Planning in Pitstone

Only 4 decisions near Pitstone in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pitstone in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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Around Pitstone

Postcode districts

LU7 399 applications in the last 12 monthsHP23 286 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council

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About Pitstone

Pitstone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in east Buckinghamshire, nestled at the base of the Chiltern Hills. Situated just 6 miles east of Aylesbury and 5 miles south of Leighton Buzzard, it adjoins the village of Ivinghoe, with both communities sharing various amenities. Its proximity to the Hertfordshire border allows residents to access additional services in the nearby market town of Tring, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,588 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.

Pitstone covers an area of approximately 674.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Pitstone show an average sale price of £464,361, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pitstone area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Pitstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Pitstone has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pitstone 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Pitstone, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Pitstone.

The most common types were outline applications (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pitstone?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Pitstone.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pitstone?
The most common type of planning application near Pitstone is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pitstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Pitstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.