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Planning in Beacon Hill

Approved
78%
62 of 74 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Beacon Hill in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a tranquil hamlet located off the B474, near Penn and on the outskirts of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. Its proximity to the Wycombe Heights Golf Course adds to the area's appeal, making it an interesting location for potential planning applications and developments.

The area around Beacon Hill has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beacon Hill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Beacon Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near Beacon Hill. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (56), tree works (45), discharge of conditions (39). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Beacon Hill?
In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near Beacon Hill. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Beacon Hill?
The average planning decision time near Beacon Hill is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Beacon Hill?
The planning approval rate near Beacon Hill is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Beacon Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Beacon Hill is full planning applications, with 56 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Beacon Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Beacon Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.