Slapton, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Slapton, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Slapton
Slapton is a quaint village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, located approximately 3 miles south of Leighton Buzzard and 3 miles west of Edlesborough. Nestled between the Grand Union Canal and the Bedfordshire border, Slapton offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 611 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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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 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Slapton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Slapton.
- 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 Slapton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Slapton.
- - 26 Mill Road Slapton Buckinghamshire LU7 9BT
With reference to the tree location plan: T1 Mature Ash - Reduce the crown by 2 metres in height and spread, remove deadwood and crown raise to 2 metres above ground level. The tree is beginning to ou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - The Old Forge Mill Road Slapton Buckinghamshire LU7 9BT
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3b) to a children's home (Use Class C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-08-23
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A brief summary of Slapton in Buckinghamshire
Slapton is a quaint village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, located approximately 3 miles south of Leighton Buzzard and 3 miles west of Edlesborough. Nestled between the Grand Union Canal and the Bedfordshire border, Slapton offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 611 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Slapton 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 Slapton a particularly low-crime area.
Slapton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Slapton 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.
Planning Activity in Slapton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Slapton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Slapton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Slapton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Slapton were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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