Preston Bissett, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Preston Bissett, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Preston Bissett
Preston Bissett is a charming village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately four miles south-southwest of Buckingham and six miles northeast of Bicester. Characterized by clay and gravel soils, the area features varying subsoil and is nourished by a tributary of the River Great Ouse, making it an attractive spot for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 294 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £387,830 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Preston Bissett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preston Bissett.
- 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 Preston Bissett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Preston Bissett.
- - Linford House Leys Lane Preston Bissett Buckinghamshire MK18 4LJ
Single storey side and rear extension and new ground floor window to west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - The Old School Main Street Preston Bissett Buckinghamshire MK18 4LS
G1 3 Ash stems forming one large crown. Fell - signs of ash dieback and signs of recent limb failure, close to adjacent property and concerns about future limb failures.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Preston Bissett in Buckinghamshire
Preston Bissett is a charming village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately four miles south-southwest of Buckingham and six miles northeast of Bicester. Characterized by clay and gravel soils, the area features varying subsoil and is nourished by a tributary of the River Great Ouse, making it an attractive spot for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 294 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Preston Bissett show an average sale price of £387,830, 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 Preston Bissett a particularly low-crime area.
Preston Bissett has one conservation area within its boundaries: Preston Bissett. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Preston Bissett includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Preston Bissett
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Preston Bissett. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 149 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 Preston Bissett.
With an average of 149 days, decisions near Preston Bissett take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Preston Bissett were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.