Ballinger Common, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ballinger Common, Buckinghamshire.

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About Ballinger Common

Ballinger is a quaint hamlet and common located in the parish of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, nestled within the picturesque Chiltern Hills. Its proximity to the parish of Chesham makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility.

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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 031A

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 Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ballinger 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 Ballinger Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Ballinger Common.

1. - 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
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2. - 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
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3. - 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 Common in Buckinghamshire

Ballinger is a quaint hamlet and common located in the parish of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, nestled within the picturesque Chiltern Hills. Its proximity to the parish of Chesham makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility.

Property prices in Ballinger Common show an average sale price of £696,347, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Ballinger Common is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ballinger Common 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 Common 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 Common

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Ballinger Common. 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 Common.

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 Common 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.