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Planning Applications in
Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Buckinghamshire to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

Buckinghamshire Council is often written as Bucks. It has handled planning for the former Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC), Chiltern District Council, South Bucks District Council and Wycombe District Council areas since 2020, so older applications may still be referenced under those names. The authority covers Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham and Beaconsfield and the surrounding parishes.

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Search Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Search any Buckinghamshire postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

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Planning Application Types in Buckinghamshire

Based on 6890 applications tracked between 2026-02-01 and 2026-10-27.

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Full

2784 applications

40% of all applications

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Householder

1454 applications

21% of all applications

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Certificate of Lawfulness

671 applications

10% of all applications

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Tree Works

597 applications

9% of all applications

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Demolition

391 applications

6% of all applications

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Listed Building

352 applications

5% of all applications

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6890

Applications tracked

3446

Unique locations

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Most common type

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Application categories

Data period: 2026-02-01 to 2026-10-27 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Buckinghamshire

PlanWatch currently holds 6,890 Buckinghamshire planning records across 3,446 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-02-01 to 2026-10-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (2,784), Householder (1,454), Certificate of Lawfulness (671).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Buckinghamshire

Latest applications submitted to Buckinghamshire council.

PL/26/08558/FA 2026-10-27

Householder application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear elevation

40 Vine Road Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL2 4DP

Registered

PL/26/08281/FA 2026-10-27

Change of use to a 9-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) (Retrospective)

237 Desborough Avenue High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2TW

Registered

PL/26/08674/KA 2026-10-26

Full removal of T1 (Apple) and T2 (Poplar)

Barons Court The Avenue Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5QY

Registered

PL/26/08679/KA 2026-10-26

G1 - group of trees consisting of Hazel, Field Maple and Ash - Work is required to cut them back to give a 1m clearance and reduce height 1-3 m to balance.

11 Hale Road Wendover Buckinghamshire HP22 6NE

Registered

PL/26/08667/NMA 2026-10-26

Non material amendment to planning permission PL/26/05255/FA (Replacement of existing windows, soffits and fascias on a like-for-like basis) - reason - change to the approved ground-floor window arrangement and detailed window configuration

Richwood House Village Road Ballinger Buckinghamshire HP16 9LF

Registered

Objecting to a Planning Application in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Buckinghamshire's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Buckinghamshire Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Buckinghamshire Planning

How do I check planning applications in Buckinghamshire? expand_more

Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Buckinghamshire. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.

How do I object to a planning application in Buckinghamshire? expand_more

To object to a planning application in Buckinghamshire, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Buckinghamshire council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.

How long does planning permission take in Buckinghamshire? expand_more

Most planning applications in Buckinghamshire are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.

Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Buckinghamshire? expand_more

You can search and save a postcode for Buckinghamshire in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

What planning applications don't need permission in Buckinghamshire? expand_more

Some developments in Buckinghamshire fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Buckinghamshire council before starting work.

Can planning applications affect my property value in Buckinghamshire? expand_more

Planning applications near your home in Buckinghamshire may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.

Is Bucks the same as Buckinghamshire Council? expand_more

Yes. Bucks is the short form people use for Buckinghamshire Council, the local planning authority for the area. Searching a postcode on this page covers the same applications you would find on the Buckinghamshire planning portal.

What happened to Aylesbury Vale District Council? expand_more

Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC), Chiltern District Council, South Bucks District Council and Wycombe District Council were replaced by Buckinghamshire Council in 2020. Buckinghamshire Council is now the planning authority for all of those areas, and handles new applications, decisions and enforcement. Applications submitted before 2020 may still carry the old council's reference number.

Does Buckinghamshire Council cover Aylesbury? expand_more

Yes. Buckinghamshire Council is the local planning authority for Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham and Beaconsfield and the surrounding area. Enter any postcode in those towns on this page to see recent planning applications nearby.

Are there HMO planning restrictions in Buckinghamshire? expand_more

PlanWatch found no Article 4 direction removing the right to turn a house (C3) into a small HMO (C4) in Buckinghamshire, which absorbed Aylesbury Vale in 2020, so a shared house for 3 to 6 people is usually permitted development. Buckinghamshire's published Article 4 list is made up of site-specific directions, and its July 2026 draft Local Plan HMO policy deals with large HMOs. An HMO for seven or more people always needs planning permission. Check again before you buy, because councils can make new directions. See Article 4 HMO directions in Buckinghamshire and every other English council.

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Planning Guides for Buckinghamshire Residents

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Article 4 HMO Directions in Buckinghamshire

Does Buckinghamshire restrict small HMOs? Checked list

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How to Object to a Planning Application

Your rights as a neighbour

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Permitted Development Rights Explained

What you can build without permission

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Planning Permission Process

Complete guide from application to decision

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Conservation Areas & Planning

Extra restrictions and protections

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Party Wall Act Explained

Building near a shared boundary

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Planning Enforcement

When rules are broken

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How to Appeal a Planning Decision

Your options after a refusal

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Planning Permission Costs

2025 fee schedule and what to expect

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How Long Does Permission Take?

Timescales from application to decision

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Material Planning Considerations

What councils must and can't consider

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Can Permission Be Refused?

Common reasons and what to do next

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Retrospective Planning Permission

Applying after building without consent

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How to View Planning Applications Near You

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Planning Alerts

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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

Data Sources

Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
Buckinghamshire council planning portal — publicaccess.buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026

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