Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stokenchurch are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stokenchurch
Stokenchurch is a charming village and civil parish situated in the scenic Chiltern Hills of south-west Buckinghamshire, England. Located approximately 3 miles south of Chinnor and 6 miles west of High Wycombe, it serves as a commuter hub with convenient access to the M40 motorway for travel to London, Oxford, and Birmingham. Notably, the Stokenchurch BT Tower, a prominent landmark, marks the village's location and adds to its distinctive character, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications.
Population: 5,136 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £740,960 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 033B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stokenchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stokenchurch.
- 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 Stokenchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
266 planning applications found near Stokenchurch.
- - 5 George Road Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RN
Application for approval of details subject to condition 6 (facilities - cycle and refuse storage) of planning approval 22/08385/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 11 Park Lane Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3TQ
1 x Horse Chestnut (dead) - Dismantle down to ground level and 1 x Lime - Lift crown on North Side of tree (house side) creating roughly 8m clearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - PL/26/04392/CONDA - 38 Britnell Court Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RL
Application for approval of details subject to condition 12 (landscaping) of planning approval 25/05250/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 38 Britnell Court Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RL
Application for approval of details subject to condition 12 (landscaping) of planning approval 25/05250/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 38 Britnell Court Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RL
Variation of condition 7 (SUDS) attached to planning permission 25/05250/FUL (Construction of two/three storey building comprising 5 x 2-bed flats, bin/cycle stores, parking, hard/soft landscaping and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - PL/26/03861/VRC - 38 Britnell Court Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RL
Variation of condition 7 (SUDS) attached to planning permission 25/05250/FUL (Construction of two/three storey building comprising 5 x 2-bed flats, bin/cycle stores, parking, hard/soft landscaping and
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Land Adjacent To Bangalore House and Falcon Court Wycombe Road Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RG
Application for approval of details subject to condition 16 (drainage) of planning approval 25/06659/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Land Adjoining Park Lane Park Lane Stockenchurch HP14 3TQ
Prior approval details of the siting, design and external appearance of application PL/25/4436/AGN - Erection of agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 38 Britnell Court Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RL
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 6 (renewable technologies), 7 (surface water drainage scheme), 10 (ecological enhancements), 11 (habitat management and monitoring), and 12 (l
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent 6 Briarswood Close Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3SY
Prune clear of building by 2m x 1 Horse Chestnut (T004)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Old Barley Mow The Common Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3TZ
Listed building application for internal and fenestration alterations, including thermal improvements to the non-original lean-to extension, internal and fenestration alterations to the non-original t
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - The Old Barley Mow The Common Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3TZ
Internal and fenestration alterations, including thermal improvements to the non-original lean-to extension, internal and fenestration alterations to the non-original two storey extension, fenestratio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - The Old Barley Mow The Common Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3TZ
Listed building application for internal and fenestration alterations including replacement of like-for-like windows and guttering, renovation of the front door and stairs
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Land Adjoining Park Lane Park Lane Stockenchurch HP14 3TQ
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Aerial Stokenchurch Fire Station Wycombe Road Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RQ
Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights for an upgrade at proposed base station
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Adkins Court Wycombe Road Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire
Pollard 1 x Sycamore tree by reducing crown by 7 meters all round to reduce wind sail and stress on main stem at decaying area
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Tesco Express George Road Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RN
Reduce by 2m branches of mixed species trees encroaching on building up to a height of 7m (G1 - Maple, Ash). Team to trim sides, prune and reduce by up to 2m in height mixed species hedges on boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Bangalore House And Falcon Court Wycombe Road Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3RG
Demolition of the existing outbuildings and the erection of three detached two-storey dwellings with access, parking and amenity space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Pond Between Footpath 79 And Park Lane Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of siting, design and external appearance for construction of agricultural barn with hardstanding granted under planning reference: 25/06417/PNP6A
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 16 Mead Platt Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3PZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-06-12
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A brief summary of Stokenchurch in Buckinghamshire
Stokenchurch is a charming village and civil parish situated in the scenic Chiltern Hills of south-west Buckinghamshire, England. Located approximately 3 miles south of Chinnor and 6 miles west of High Wycombe, it serves as a commuter hub with convenient access to the M40 motorway for travel to London, Oxford, and Birmingham. Notably, the Stokenchurch BT Tower, a prominent landmark, marks the village's location and adds to its distinctive character, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,136 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Stokenchurch show an average sale price of £740,960, 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 Stokenchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Stokenchurch has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stokenchurch. 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 Stokenchurch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aston Rowant Woods SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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 Stokenchurch
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Stokenchurch. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Stokenchurch.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Stokenchurch were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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