Botley, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Botley, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Botley are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Botley
Botley is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Its charming rural setting and community atmosphere make it an appealing location for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's unique character and development opportunities.
District: Chesham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,743 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 030C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Botley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Botley.
- 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 Botley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Botley.
- - Fremay Broomstick Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1XU
Demolition of the existing garage and conservatory, and the erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions, together with roof alterations including raising the roof height and the insertio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Cherry Tree Farm The Green Ley Hill Buckinghamshire HP5 3QR
Excavation works and installation of an underground rainwater harvesting tank, including associated pipework, backfill and reinstatement of garden area (part-retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Jasons Cottage Jasons Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3QP
Removal of stair rooflights, addition of rear dormer extension and fenestration alterations required to accommodate the internal staircase (part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - Former Sewage Works Land at Jasons Hill Ley Hill Chesham HP5 3QP
Retrospective change of use of land to mixed use including storage, chicken run and childrens play area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Botley in Buckinghamshire
Botley is a quaint hamlet situated within the civil parish of Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Its charming rural setting and community atmosphere make it an appealing location for potential planning applications, reflecting the area's unique character and development opportunities. It sits within the Chesham district.
Property prices in Botley show an average sale price of £488,743, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Botley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Botley includes 11 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, Botley 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 Botley
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Botley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Botley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Botley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Botley were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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.