Ballinger Bottom, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ballinger Bottom, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Ballinger Bottom
Ballinger is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, it lies near the border with Chesham, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications in a serene rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £696,347 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 031E
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-theft: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ballinger Bottom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballinger Bottom.
- 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 Ballinger Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Ballinger Bottom.
- - Four Acres Blackthorne Lane Ballinger Buckinghamshire HP16 9LN
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 5 (ecological enhancements) and 6 (TPP) of planning approval PL/25/6128/FA.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - The Pheasant Village Road Ballinger Buckinghamshire HP16 9LF
Insertion of 2no. Velux conservation style rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Oldstocks Village Road Ballinger Buckinghamshire HP16 9LF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-07-18
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A brief summary of Ballinger Bottom in Buckinghamshire
Ballinger is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, it lies near the border with Chesham, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications in a serene rural setting.
Property prices in Ballinger Bottom show an average sale price of £696,347, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Ballinger Bottom is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ballinger Bottom includes 14 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, Ballinger Bottom 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 Ballinger Bottom
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Ballinger Bottom. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Ballinger Bottom.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ballinger Bottom were full planning applications (5), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.