Soulbury, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Soulbury, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Soulbury are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Soulbury
Soulbury is a charming village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, situated within the Aylesbury Vale, approximately seven miles south of Central Milton Keynes and three miles north of Wing. Its name, derived from Anglo-Saxon, translates to "stronghold in a gully," and the village has historical significance, having been recorded as Soleberie in the Domesday Book of 1086. This quaint location offers potential for planning applications, benefiting from its rich heritage and strategic positioning.
Population: 815 (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 020D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Soulbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Soulbury.
- 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 Soulbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
216 planning applications found near Soulbury.
- - Spring Farm Dean Farm Lane Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DE
Retention of cabin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Willow Farm Great Brickhill Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DR
Proposed open fronted barn addition to existing stable block and change of use of additional purchased land for the accommodation of additional horses to overcome previous condition No. 8 of planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Battams Farm 37 The Green Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DD
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Site Of The Former 9 Stewkley Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to condition 4 (Materials), 5 (Slab levels), 8 (Boundary treatment) and 11 (Energy Statement) of planning approval 22/03137/APP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - April Cottage 14 Chapel Hill Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0BZ
Householder application for Hypervolt Electric Car charger (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - 7 High Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0BT
T1 Ash tree Large ash tree located on left hand boundary of property customer requesting crown thin removing no more than 10% of internal canopy leaving crown in a balanced and natural shape Customer
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - Battams Farm 37 The Green Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DD
Conversion of workshop/store building and stables to single dwelling including associated link extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Green Farm 2 The Green Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DD
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 5 Laburnham Cottages High Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DA
Weeping Willow (T1 on diagram) to be repollarded back to old knuckles representing a reduction of 30%. Works to be completed by Turneys Landscapes Ltd.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-11-06
View full details - - Green Farm 2 The Green Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DD
Proposed agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-10-09
View full details - - 37 The Green Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DD
Change of use from agricultural to residential and contruction of link and conversion of existing building to form a single dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 5 Chapel Hill Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0BZ
Maple tree - remove 1-2 metre and clean the crown by removing any deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 20 High Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0BX
Householder application for proposed balcony to the first-floor rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-10-07
View full details - - Site Of The Former 9 Stewkley Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire
Erection of two dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-09-07
View full details - - 15 Stewkley Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DH
Householder application for single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-06-15
View full details - - Willow Farm Great Brickhill Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DR
Householder application for two storey side extension and addition of one window and one Juliet balcony on north-eastern elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-04-21
View full details - - 13 Stewkley Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DH
Householder application for two storey side and single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-04-11
View full details - - 9 The Mead Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0EG
Householder application for half garage conversion into habitable accommodation with room in loft space of garage, 2 roof lights to front elevation and flat dormer to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-03-21
View full details - - Willow Farm Great Brickhill Road Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DR
Submission of details pursuant to Condition 5 (disposal of dung, faecal matter, soiled straw and other bedding material) relating to Planning Permission 21/01552/APP. Condition 9 - It is requested thi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-03-11
View full details - - 6A Mount Pleasant Soulbury Buckinghamshire LU7 0DB
Householder application for single storey side extension and garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2022-02-14
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A brief summary of Soulbury in Buckinghamshire
Soulbury is a charming village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, situated within the Aylesbury Vale, approximately seven miles south of Central Milton Keynes and three miles north of Wing. Its name, derived from Anglo-Saxon, translates to "stronghold in a gully," and the village has historical significance, having been recorded as Soleberie in the Domesday Book of 1086. This quaint location offers potential for planning applications, benefiting from its rich heritage and strategic positioning. The settlement has a population of approximately 815 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Soulbury 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 Soulbury a particularly low-crime area.
Soulbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Soulbury. 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 Soulbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Poker's Pond Meadow SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Soulbury 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 Soulbury
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Soulbury. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Soulbury.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Soulbury were full planning applications (7), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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