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Planning in Sands

Approved
80%
40 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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Around Sands

Postcode districts

HP12 142 applications in the last 12 monthsHP14 235 applications in the last 12 monthsHP27 226 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council

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About Sands

Sands is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.

Property prices in Sands show an average sale price of £740,960, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sands 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 Sands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sands has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sands 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 Sands, 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, 79 planning applications were submitted near Sands. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), outline applications (15), discharge of conditions (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sands?
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Sands. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sands?
The average planning decision time near Sands is 92 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 Sands?
The planning approval rate near Sands is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sands?
The most common type of planning application near Sands is full planning applications, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sands?
You can search and track planning applications near Sands on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.