Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wotton Underwood are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wotton Underwood
Wotton Underwood is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Thame, Oxfordshire. Its charming rural setting makes it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications, reflecting a blend of historical character and potential development opportunities.
Population: 132 (2021) · Area: 1.1 km²
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £384,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wotton Underwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wotton Underwood.
- 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 Wotton Underwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Wotton Underwood.
- PL/26/04047/KA - The Bunch Wotton Underwood Wotton Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0RZ
T1 Spruce - Fell in sections to ground level, T2 Eucalyptus - Fell in sections to ground level, T3 Leylandii - Cyprus Fell in sections to ground level, G1 Spruce - Fell in sections to ground level. Re
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - - The Bunch Wotton Underwood Wotton Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0RZ
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 4 (rooflight details), 5 (materials - windows and doors) and 7 (roof tiles) of planning approval 25/01776/APP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Bunch Wotton Underwood Wotton Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0RZ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/01776/APP (Householder application for removal of one existing dormer window and porch. Creation of new front entrance and new porch over. Installation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Street Record Wotton Underwood Footpath 5 Wotton Underwood Buckinghamshire
5 day notice to remove mature oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Land Adj The Row Wotton Underwood Village Wotton Underwood Buckinghamshire
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of field gate to provide vehicular access to/from Wooton Underwood Village Road
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 3 The Row Wotton Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SA
1x Oak Crown lift by up to 1.5mts 1x Horse Chestnut Stem clean of epicormic shoots Crown lift towards house by up to 3mts 1x Horse Chestnut Crown lift over neighbouring garden up to 3mts
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 4 The Row Wotton Underwood Buckinghamshire HP18 0SA
1x Oak Crown lift 4x lowest limbs Crown reduction over garage to clear overhanging branches (approximately 2.5mts) Remove deadwood 1x Hawthorn Fell to ground level 1x Ash Remove 2x limbs (left side as
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Wotton Underwood in Buckinghamshire
Wotton Underwood is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 7 miles (11 km) north of Thame, Oxfordshire. Its charming rural setting makes it a noteworthy area for those interested in planning applications, reflecting a blend of historical character and potential development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 132 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Wotton Underwood covers an area of approximately 1.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Wotton Underwood show an average sale price of £384,190, 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 Wotton Underwood a particularly low-crime area.
Wotton Underwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wotton Underwood. 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 Wotton Underwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rushbeds Wood and Railway Cutting SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wotton Underwood 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 Wotton Underwood
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Wotton Underwood. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 Wotton Underwood.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wotton Underwood were tree works (5), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (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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