What types of planning applications are most common near Pitstone Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Pitstone Hill is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Pitstone Hill, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pitstone Hill, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Pitstone Hill

Pitstone Hill, spanning 22.9 hectares (57 acres) east of Pitstone in Buckinghamshire, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its rich biodiversity. Nestled within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this site also features the Ridgeway National Trail, making it a significant location for both ecological study and recreational activities. Researchers and planners should note its environmental importance when considering any development in the area.

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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 022A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pitstone Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Pitstone Hill in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Pitstone Hill 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 Pitstone Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Pitstone Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ivinghoe, Aldbury. 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 Pitstone Hill includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ivinghoe Hills SSSI, Pitstone Hill SSSI, Ashridge Commons and Woods SSSI and 1 more; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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 Pitstone Hill

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Pitstone Hill.

The most common application types near Pitstone Hill were other applications (1).

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