Bethel Methodist Church 148 Marlow Bottom Marlow Bottom Buckinghamshire SL7 3PP Data via plota.co.uk

PL/26/00542/FA - Full Application Refused

Proposal

Demolition of existing church and erection of 1 dwelling Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Apr 2026
Consultation
29 Jul 2026
Refused
13 Aug 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 13 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 13 Aug 2026

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SL7 3PP
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Marlow
Parish
Marlow Bottom
Case officer
Show
Target decision
19 Jun 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
ET Planning

Public comments

3comments received
2 objecting1 supporting

67% object · below the UK average of 76%

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 13 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
29 Apr 2026
Consultation
29 Jul 2026
Comments by
7 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Buckinghamshire
Planning Authority Score
1.3/10
Poor
#284 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Buckinghamshire is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #280 out of 296. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Buckinghamshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #217 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #241 of 296
34%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #280 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #248 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
491 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
71 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
131 decided
4,446
Total decisions
690 refused in the year to March 2026