Amersham Common, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Amersham Common, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Amersham Common are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Amersham Common
Amersham is a picturesque market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, nestled within the Chiltern Hills. Situated 27 miles northwest of central London and within close proximity to Aylesbury and High Wycombe, it is an integral part of the London commuter belt, making it an appealing area for residential and commercial planning applications.
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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 039D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Amersham Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Amersham Common.
- 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 Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Amersham Common.
- - 33 Batchelors Way Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9AJ
Loft conversion with rear dormer and two front facing bonnet dormers. Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation. Front porch extension. Works also include re-veneering all external elevations wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 39 Stanley Hill Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9BB
Crown Reduction - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres, T2 Oak is large and is dominating its surroundings - General maintenance required to contain and bring back to shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 56 Sheepfold Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9EJ
New single storey rear extension and enclosed front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Morton House First Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9BL
Non material amendment to planning permission PL/25/3272/FA (Demolition of existing garage with replacement single-storey front porch extension and two-storey side extension together with roof extensi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Bridge House 1 Station Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0BQ
Regulation 77 Application under the Habitats Regulations 2017 following prior notification PL/25/1962/PAPCR
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 23 Batchelors Way Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9AH
Replacement and extension to existing single storey rear extension with new PV panels to the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 44 London Road West Amersham Buckinghamshire
Removal of condition 21 (Deliveries) attached to planning permission PL/21/1309/FA (Demolition of existing buildings, and erection of a foodstore (Use class E) with servicing, access, car parking and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 44 London Road West Amersham Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 14 (Staff Travel Plan), 24 (Verification Report) and 29 (Service Management Plan) of planning approval PL/21/1309/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 108 Quarrendon Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9EP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed lowering of the kerb to 4.6m to create a drive in front of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Bury Cottage 6 London Road West Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0EZ
Application for approval of details subject to condition 2 (materials), 3 (joinery), 4 (ventilation), 5 (solar panels), 6 (front gate) and 7 (hardstanding) of planning approval PL/25/0369/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 44 London Road West Amersham Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to condition 8 (lighting design) of planning approval PL/21/1309/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 44 London Road West Amersham Buckinghamshire
Application for approval of details subject to condition 23 (contamination) of planning approval PL/21/1309/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 30 Highmoor Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9BU
Single storey rear extension to include two rooflights, PV panels and removal existing chimney. New side windows. Reconfiguration of front window and new porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - The Highlands 71 Station Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0AT
Work to trees in accordance with a submitted schedule (TPO/1986/013)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 43 Hundred Acres Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9EA
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, kitchen and side garage and erection of part double storey / part single storey side/rear extension and associated site works and landscaping.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - 44 London Road West Amersham Buckinghamshire
Approval of conditions 14 (kerb upstands and clearway markings at bus stops), 17 (surface water drainage scheme) and 18 (whole life maintenance plan) of planning permission PL/21/1309/FA - Demolition
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 26 First Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9BL
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of attic with a rear dormer and front roof windows projecting no more than 100 mm from the vertical plane of the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 47 Sheepfold Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9EJ
Part double storey/part single storey/part first floor front/side/rear extension with conversion of garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Fairview 9 Stanley Hill Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9HP
Double storey side extension, single storey front extension, part double / part single storey rear extension with alterations to attic and roof and 3 front rooflights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 28 First Avenue Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9BL
Non material amendment to planning permission PL/24/1289/FA (Part two, part single storey rear and single storey front porch extensions, alterations to some windows/doors) to allow for changes to the
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Amersham Common in Buckinghamshire
Amersham is a picturesque market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, nestled within the Chiltern Hills. Situated 27 miles northwest of central London and within close proximity to Aylesbury and High Wycombe, it is an integral part of the London commuter belt, making it an appealing area for residential and commercial planning applications.
Property prices in Amersham Common show an average sale price of £757,266, 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 Common a particularly low-crime area.
Amersham Common 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 Common includes 8 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.
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Planning Activity in Amersham Common
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Amersham Common. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Common.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Amersham Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Amersham Common were full planning applications (32), tree works (16), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 79 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
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- Coleshill planning applications
- Little Chalfont planning applications
- Waterside planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.