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Planning in Princes Risborough

Approved
81%
125 of 150 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough is a market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, situated approximately 9 miles south of Aylesbury and 8 miles northwest of High Wycombe. Nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, it serves as a key passage through the Chilterns, with the A4010 road connecting West Wycombe, through the town, to Aylesbury. This strategic location makes Princes Risborough a vital area for planning applications related to transport and development. The town has a population of approximately 8,547 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.

Property prices in Princes Risborough show an average sale price of £543,980, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Princes Risborough has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough, 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, 213 planning applications were submitted near Princes Risborough. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (80), tree works (46), outline applications (23). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Princes Risborough?
In the last 24 months, 213 planning applications were submitted near Princes Risborough. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Princes Risborough?
The average planning decision time near Princes Risborough is 72 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 Princes Risborough?
The planning approval rate near Princes Risborough is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Princes Risborough?
The most common type of planning application near Princes Risborough is full planning applications, with 80 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Princes Risborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Princes Risborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.