Thornborough, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornborough, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thornborough are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thornborough
Thornborough is a village and civil parish located in north Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 2 miles east of Buckingham. Its proximity to nearby towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, reflecting the ongoing development and community needs in this charming village.
Population: 645 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,193 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornborough.
- 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 Thornborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
348 planning applications found near Thornborough.
- - Land at Colmar Grange Thornborough Buckinghamshire
Full planning application for the erection of two single-storey dwellings (Use Class C3), associated parking and upgraded access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - PL/26/04502/SA - Colmar Grange High Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed removal of existing dilapidated garage to be replaced with new outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Colmar Grange High Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed removal of existing dilapidated garage to be replaced with new outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 16 Nash Road Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DP
Removal of polycarbonate roof to existing conservatory and replacement with a new flat roof with glazed sky lantern. Revisions to window locations and new rooflight to existing monopitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Delane Bridge Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DN
Conversion of garage into habitable spaces, removal of existing rear conservatory and brick outbuilding. New windows and doors at ground floor level to suit new internal layout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - High Green Nash Road Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DP
Approval of details subject to conditions 3 (window details), 4 (cross section details), 5 (wall materials) and 6 (hard landscaping) of planning approval PL/25/3681/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - High Green Nash Road Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DP
Approval of details subject to conditions 3 (window details), 4 (cross section details) and 6 (hard landscaping materials) of planning approval PL/25/3682/HB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 5 Palmers Moor Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2HP
Demolition of an existing rear conservatory and the construction of a replacement single storey rear extension incorporating alterations to the facade and replacement of the roof of an existing boot r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Coppice 6 Chapel Lane Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DJ
T1 ash tree - Crown reduction by approximately 1 metre. Crown lifting to achieve a maximum clearance of 3 metres from ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Thornborough Manor High Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DQ
T1 Ash- Remove to ground level. Tree has previously failed at first union, resulting in only 2 limbs remaining and poses a high risk of failure. T2 Grey Poplar- tree has failed at base and resting in
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Land Off Bridge Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire
Application for permission in principle for the erection of a minimum of two and maximum of three dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Land South Of Nash Road Thornborough Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to condition 2 (materials) 13 (hard landscaping) relating to Planning Permission 22/04265/APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - The Old Manor High Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DF
A crown reduction to a large Ash tree. reduced by 3m from 14m. tree over shadowing neighbours gardens
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - The Old Vicarage High Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DF
Householder application for proposed Internal remodelling/ alterations & insertion of 3 no. high-level conservation roof lights to existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Westbrook House Back Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DH
5 day notice to remove ash tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - The Rectory Chapel Lane Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DJ
T1 Chamaecyparis - Remove failed co-dominant branch. Crown raise to 2m above the public footpaht T2 Willow - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Oak Tree Cottage Bridge Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DN
Listed building application for removal of existing, single glazed windows and replacement with new timber, double glazed windows. Removal of existing bitumen coated slates on the front bay and replac
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - High Green Nash Road Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DP
Planning permission reference 03/00886/APP (Conversion and extension of barn to create one dwelling) granted on 01.10.2003 has been lawfully implemented and remains extant
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Chestnut Cottage Nash Road Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DR
Householder application for single storey rear extension, new brick boundary fence, amendments to external materials and relocation of window to en-suite bathroom at first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - Thornborough Manor High Street Thornborough Buckinghamshire MK18 2DQ
Application for approval of details subject to Condition 5 (Photographs of completed works to wall and gate) of planning approval 23/01063/ALB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-12-04
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A brief summary of Thornborough in Buckinghamshire
Thornborough is a village and civil parish located in north Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 2 miles east of Buckingham. Its proximity to nearby towns makes it a relevant area for planning applications, reflecting the ongoing development and community needs in this charming village. The settlement has a population of approximately 645 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Thornborough show an average sale price of £444,193, 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 Thornborough a particularly low-crime area.
Thornborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thornborough. 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 Thornborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pilch Fields 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, Thornborough 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 Thornborough
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Thornborough. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Thornborough.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Thornborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thornborough were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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