Amersham, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Amersham are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Amersham
Amersham is a historic market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, nestled in the scenic Chiltern Hills. Situated 27 miles northwest of central London and just 15 miles southeast of Aylesbury, it serves as a key point in the London commuter belt, making it an attractive area for residential and commercial planning applications. Its proximity to major transport links enhances its appeal for development opportunities.
Population: 15,189 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
Website: http://www.amersham-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £752,595 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Amersham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Amersham.
- 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 Amersham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
902 planning applications found near Amersham.
- - 6 Hervines Court Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5HH
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use for two new window openings created in the side wall and new windows added
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - PL/26/05109/AV - 4 Sycamore Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5DT
Display of 1 x esquire coffee illuminated signage lettering attached to new aluminium panel, 1 x hanging bus stop sign and 8 x internally applied gloss window vinyl
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - - 4 Sycamore Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5DT
Display of 1 x esquire coffee illuminated signage lettering attached to new aluminium panel, 1 x hanging bus stop sign and 8 x internally applied gloss window vinyl
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 4 Grimsdells Corner Sycamore Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5EL
Application for approval of details subject to condition 9 (risks associated with contamination) of planning approval PL/23/1156/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 8 Elm Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5DD
1x Conifer and 3 x Holly - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - PL/26/04633/KA - 8 Elm Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5DD
1x Conifer and 3 x Holly - Remove
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - Radio Mast Near Boot and Slipper Chesham Road Amersham Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the removal of 12.5m street furniture mast with 3 no. antennas and
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the removal of 12m street furniture mast with 3 no. antennas, 3 no
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the upgrade of the existing telecommunications base station compri
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 26 Elm Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5DD
Conifer - Crown reduction - The tree is currently 30m high and Approx 15 Meter will be taken from the top. Sides to be pruned by 1.5m from bottom and 50cm from top
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Morval 19 Lexham Gardens Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5JP
Variation of condition 7 (Approved plans) attached to planning permission PL/23/2217/FA (Part two storey / part single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, rear dormer roof extension a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 26 South Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5LU
Single storey side extension and part garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Yew Tree House Grimsdells Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6HE
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Wintercroft 19 Chestnut Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6EQ
Application for approval of details subject to condition 4 (ecological enhancements) of planning permission PL/26/00238/FA - Detached single garage. Rooflight to side elevation and alteration to fenes
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 7 Orchard Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5AB
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed demolition of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable use and infill of covered porch area to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Lennons Solicitors Ltd 22 - 24 Hill Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5BW
Prior Notification under Class G of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 - Prior Notification under Class G of Part 3, Schedule 2 of
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Metro House 37 Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6AA
Insertion of one window in northwest side elevation and three windows in southeast elevation, and alterations to existing openings in southwest to create floor to ceiling glazing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Metro House 37 Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6AA
Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015 to Part 20 of Schedule 2 Class AB (new dwellings on terraced commercial units
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 111 Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6AL
Increase in length of existing first floor rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Wintercroft 19 Chestnut Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6EQ
Detached single garage. Rooflight to side elevation and alteration to fenestration to existing rear elevation dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Amersham in Buckinghamshire
Amersham is a historic market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, nestled in the scenic Chiltern Hills. Situated 27 miles northwest of central London and just 15 miles southeast of Aylesbury, it serves as a key point in the London commuter belt, making it an attractive area for residential and commercial planning applications. Its proximity to major transport links enhances its appeal for development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 15,189 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Amersham show an average sale price of £752,595, 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 Amersham a particularly low-crime area.
Amersham has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chesham Bois, Amersham, Elm Close, Weller Estate. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Amersham includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Amersham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.amersham-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Amersham
In the last 24 months, 322 planning applications were submitted near Amersham. Of these, 49% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Amersham.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Amersham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Amersham were full planning applications (153), tree works (62), outline applications (30). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 52 medium-scale applications, 259 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 49 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 222 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Amersham on the Hill planning applications
- Chesham Bois planning applications
- Amersham Common planning applications
- Mantles Green planning applications
- Amersham Old Town planning applications
- Lower Bois planning applications
- Waterside planning applications
- Chesham planning applications
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