Austenwood, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Austenwood, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Austenwood
Chalfont St Peter, a significant village and civil parish in southeastern Buckinghamshire, is part of the Chalfonts group, which also includes Chalfont St Giles and Little Chalfont. With a population nearing 13,000, it stands as one of the largest villages in the area, while the combined urban population with Gerrards Cross totals 19,622, highlighting its importance in local planning considerations. Situated between High Wycombe and Rickmansworth, Chalfont St Peter offers a vibrant community that may impact future development and planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £731,226 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 050B
Crime Statistics
46 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 14
- vehicle-crime: 10
- shoplifting: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- other-theft: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- theft-from-the-person: 2
- burglary: 1
- public-order: 1
- robbery: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Austenwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Austenwood.
- 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 Austenwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Austenwood.
- - Maltmans Green School Maltmans Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8RR
Certificate of Lawfulness for minor works to existing tennis courts, to provide a MUGA pitch with replacement fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Wychwood 22 The Greenway Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8LX
Tree 1 - ash - reduce by approximately 4m to old pruning points and shape, Tree2 - ash - reduce by approximately 3m to old pruning points and shape
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Carrock 16 Layters Way Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire SL9 7QY
G1 group of 3 conifers -fell - (Gerrards Cross Centenary Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Ellsworth 19 The Queensway Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8NB
Application for approval of details subject to condition 3 (gate details) of planning permission PL/24/3476/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Gayhurst School Bull Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8RJ
Variation of condition 8 (restriction on hours) attached to planning permission PL/23/2497/VRC relating to variations to the original permission PL/22/2529/FA (Demolition of existing hall, staff accom
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 11 Priory Way Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8SD
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed construction of a garden office in existing rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Sunnyways Acrefield Road Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8NA
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed additional 1m width to left driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Menton Maltmans Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8RW
Non-material amendment to planning permission PL/25/2148/FA (Alteration to previously approved application: PL/23/1738/FA to increase the ridge height of the roof and add 3x rear dormers to the back o
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - The Hobbit 6 South Side Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8NQ
Proposed non-material amendment to planning permission PL/25/2810/FA (Single storey rear extension, pitched-roof rear dormer addition, installation of new windows to match existing style, and alterati
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land North Of Oxford Road Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire
Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the demolition of existing structures, the phased erection of up to 400 dwellings (Use Class C3), access from Oxford Road for all modes of tr
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Deerfield 6 Latchmoor Grove Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire SL9 8LN
TI - crown lift of one golden Atlas cedar tree , to a height of approximately 4.5 metres above ground level. (Gerrards Cross Centenary Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Little Paddock Bull Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8RU
Constructing of front electric sliding gate to shared entrance
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Little Paddock Bull Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8RU
Variation of condition 15 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission PL/23/3303/FA (Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two 4 bedroom detached properties) to allow for single storey
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Doune 93 Orchehill Avenue Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8QL
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and construction of a replacement building comprising 3 no. flats including habitable use of roofspace and basement parking level, bicycle stores, refuse and recyc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Maltmans Green School Maltmans Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8RR
Variation of condition 3 (restriction of use) attached to planning application CH/2002/0224/FA ((Detached building to provide covered swilmming pool and ancillary facilities (amendment to planning per
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Morningside 26 Latchmoor Way Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8LR
Removal of existing garage and sheds, single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Acre Lodge Acrefield Road Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8NA
T1 Scots Pine - Fell. (The Firs Estate Conservation Area).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Menton Maltmans Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8RW
Alteration to previously approved application: PL/23/1738/FA to increase the ridge height of the roof and add 3x rear dormers to the back of the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Fairseat 31 Orchehill Avenue Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire SL9 8QE
Reduce and reshape by 1-2m or 25% to Laurel (T3) to tidy and contain, reduce in height by 2m to Lawson Cypress to match height with adjacent laurel, reduce in height by 2m to Cypress (T5) to match hei
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Arques Bull Lane Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire SL9 8RD
Prior approval application for a 8 metre single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Austenwood in Buckinghamshire
Chalfont St Peter, a significant village and civil parish in southeastern Buckinghamshire, is part of the Chalfonts group, which also includes Chalfont St Giles and Little Chalfont. With a population nearing 13,000, it stands as one of the largest villages in the area, while the combined urban population with Gerrards Cross totals 19,622, highlighting its importance in local planning considerations. Situated between High Wycombe and Rickmansworth, Chalfont St Peter offers a vibrant community that may impact future development and planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Austenwood show an average sale price of £731,226, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Austenwood area recorded 46 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.
Austenwood has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gerrards Cross Common, The Firs Estate, North Park and Kingsway, Chalfont St Peter, Gold Hill East, Gerrards Cross Centenary. 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 Austenwood includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Austenwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Austenwood
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Austenwood. Of these, 20% 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 Austenwood.
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 Austenwood were tree works (36), full planning applications (18), outline applications (16). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 86 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Layters Green planning applications
- Chalfont St Peter planning applications
- Gerrards Cross planning applications
- Chalfont Grove planning applications
- Gravel Hill planning applications
- Chalfont Common planning applications
- Tatling End planning applications
- Jordans planning applications
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