How long do planning decisions take near Thorney?

The average planning decision time near Thorney is 53 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 Thorney?

The planning approval rate near Thorney is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thorney?

The most common type of planning application near Thorney is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thorney?

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Thorney, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thorney, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Thorney are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Thorney

Thorney is a hamlet within the civil parish of Iver in Buckinghamshire, England. The parish encompasses the main village of Iver, along with the residential areas of Iver Heath and Richings Park, making it a diverse community with a mix of urban and rural settings. This blend presents unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

District: Iver

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £3,862,841 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 067C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thorney.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorney.

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 Thorney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Thorney.

- Pipeline From Egham To Iver Water Treatment Works Court Lane Iver Buckinghamshire SL0 9HL
Request for an EIA Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for proposed installation of an approximately 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-20
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- 91 Thorney Mill Road Iver Buckinghamshire SL0 9AH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable wall extension, rear dormer and front roof lights with associated internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Thorney in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Thorney show an average sale price of £3,862,841, 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 Thorney a particularly low-crime area.

Thorney has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Harmondsworth Village, Cowley Lock, Iver, West Drayton Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Thorney

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Thorney. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Thorney.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Thorney were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

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