Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitchurch are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitchurch
Whitchurch is a quaint village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, situated along the A413 road, approximately 4 miles north of Aylesbury and 4.5 miles south of Winslow. As of the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 932 residents, making it a small but vibrant community. This information is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it provides context on the local population and infrastructure.
Population: 941 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £352,890 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 024A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitchurch.
- 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 Whitchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Whitchurch.
- - Land Rear Of 29 Bushmead Road Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4LG
Application for permission in principle for the erection of minimum of 1 and a maximum of 1 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 11 Market Hill Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4JB
Work to trees in accordance with a submitted schedule
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 3 Park House Farm High Street Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4JU
T1 Cherry - Heavily declined- Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 18 Little London Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4LE
Cut back to reduce the weight (approximately 30% removal) but to allow for future growth to 1 x Cherry tree (C) and remove sections of deadwood
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Kempson House 76 High Street Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4JS
T2 Sycamore Retaining wall adjacent to trees has cracked and begun to move. Remove trees to reduce risk of the wall failing into path and roadway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - The Grail Centre Oving Road Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4JF
Listed building application for rebuild of partially collapsed retaining wall between Legion Hall Oving Road and 14 Rickyard Close
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 2 Oving Road Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4JF
Listed building application for replacement of external render on front and east elevation (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-11-26
View full details - - 7 Firs Close Whitchurch Buckinghamshire HP22 4LH
I would like to request the complete removal of the Sycamore tree as it is located too close to my home and has become a hazard. Its branches and leaves are overhanging the roof of my house and its ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Whitchurch in Buckinghamshire
Whitchurch is a quaint village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, situated along the A413 road, approximately 4 miles north of Aylesbury and 4.5 miles south of Winslow. As of the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 932 residents, making it a small but vibrant community. This information is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it provides context on the local population and infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 941 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Whitchurch show an average sale price of £352,890, 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 Whitchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Whitchurch has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whitchurch, Hardwick. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitchurch 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 Whitchurch
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Whitchurch. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 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 Whitchurch.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitchurch were tree works (6), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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