How long do planning decisions take near Berghers Hill?

The average planning decision time near Berghers Hill is 46 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 Berghers Hill?

The planning approval rate near Berghers Hill is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Berghers Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Berghers Hill is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Berghers Hill?

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Berghers Hill, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Berghers Hill, Buckinghamshire.

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About Berghers Hill

Berghers Hill is a hamlet located within the Wooburn civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled just behind the escarpment of the River Wye valley, it offers a picturesque setting that may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £450,474 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wycombe
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 045A

Crime Statistics

8 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

other-theft: 3
vehicle-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
shoplifting: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Berghers Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Berghers Hill.

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 Berghers Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Berghers Hill.

- Acorn Lodge Wash Hill Wooburn Green Buckinghamshire HP10 0JB
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 3 (landscaping), 4 (planting and seeding) and 5 (AMS and TPP) of planning approval PL/25/2426/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-24
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- Woodpeckers The Chase Wooburn Common Buckinghamshire HP10 0LN
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Jasmine Cottage Berghers Hill Wooburn Common Buckinghamshire HP10 0JP
Listed building application for construction of a new garden fence to subdivide the existing garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Acorn Lodge Wash Hill Wooburn Green Buckinghamshire HP10 0JB
Householder application for construction of car port to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-06
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- Dell House Wash Hill Wooburn Green Buckinghamshire HP10 0JA
Listed building consent for replacement & upgrade of existing single glazed timber casement window sash leafs to new rot resistant accoya timber casement sash leafs with A-rated heritage slim double g
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-22
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A brief summary of Berghers Hill in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Berghers Hill show an average sale price of £450,474, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 8 crimes reported in the Berghers Hill area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Berghers Hill has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Berghers Hill, Wooburn Town, No data available for publication by HE, Wooburn Green. 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 Berghers Hill includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Berghers Hill

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Berghers Hill. Of these, 67% 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 Berghers Hill.

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 Berghers Hill were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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