Amersham, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Amersham, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · Town
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: £757,266 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 032D
Crime Statistics
62 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 21
- shoplifting: 8
- other-theft: 7
- public-order: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- drugs: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- burglary: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
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
39 planning applications found near Amersham.
- - 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 - - 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
View full details - - Footpath Outside 94 Sycamore Road Amersham Buckinghamshire
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Footpath Outside 94 Sycamore Road Amersham Buckinghamshire
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 19 Highfield Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6HG
Front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 23 Elm Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5DD
Demolition of existing conservatory to the rear and part of the existing single storey rear extension. Construction of front dormer, side porch canopy and part-single/part two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - St Catherins 9 Parkfield Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6BE
Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Leywood House 47 Woodside Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6AA
Prior Notification under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (C
Status: Permitted | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 20 Highfield Close Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 6HG
Conifer group (G1) - Reduce by up to 1.5m; trim face - by up to 0.5m; Remove dead tree (T2) and clean stump (Weller Estate Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - The Bungalow Mansil House Hervines Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5HS
Prior Notification under Class MA of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for change of use from commercial, business and service (U
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-01
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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 £757,266, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Amersham area recorded 62 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 96 planning applications were submitted near Amersham. Of these, 53% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Amersham were full planning applications (43), tree works (20), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 86 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Amersham on the Hill planning applications
- Chesham Bois planning applications
- Amersham Common planning applications
- Amersham Old Town planning applications
- Mantles Green planning applications
- Waterside planning applications
- Lower Bois planning applications
- Chessmount planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.