Garsington Opera Garsington Studios Wellground Stokenchurch Buckinghamshire HP14 3YF
Registered
PL/26/03076/SA
Description
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed use of the premises at Garsington Studios for wedding ceremonies and associated hospitality up to approximately 12 times a year, alongside its current longstanding use as a multi-functional venue (within Class E).
2/10
Planning Authority Score
#252 of 277
Buckinghamshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 277. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).
Buckinghamshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #218 of 277
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 277
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #225 of 277
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #211 of 277
75%
Minor dwellings approved
490 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
72 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
116 decided
4,436
Total decisions
734 refused in 2025