Butlers Cross, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Butlers Cross, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Butlers Cross are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Butlers Cross
Butlers Cross is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire. Situated at a key crossroads, it connects the road from Ellesborough to Little Kimble with the route from Terrick to the renowned Chequers country house, making it a notable point of interest for local planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £964,260 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 053G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Butlers Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Butlers Cross.
- 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 Butlers Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Butlers Cross.
- - Ponds Conservatory Rawlings Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2RQ
Erection of new car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Bryndale Rawlings Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2RQ
Remodelling of dwelling to include erection of partial first floor accommodation, single storey rear extension, fenestration alterations and amendments to boundary treatments.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Ponds Conservatory Rawlings Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2RQ
Erection of detached car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - New Barn Farm Newbarn Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2QZ
Listed building consent for side/rear timber orangery extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Seewood Three Households Chalfont St Giles Buckinghamshire HP8 4LW
Removal of condition 4 (agricultural occupancy) of planning permission AM/906/69 (agricultural worker's dwelling) as varied by Appeal Ref. T/APP/X0415/A/84/13185/P7
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - Barn Cottage Newbarn Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2QZ
Increase in width of existing vehicular access to front of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Highclere Farm Newbarn Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2QZ
Notification of agricultural or forestry development under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for: Conversion of existing managers
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - New Barn Farm Newbarn Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2QZ
Removal of condition 3 (Restricted Occupancy) of planning permission CH/1978/1439/FA (Conversion of cattle shed to living accommodation)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Ponds Conservatory Rawlings Lane Seer Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2RQ
Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of single storey front extensions, new vehicular access, driveway and car-parking including new vehicular and pedestrian gate and fencing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Butlers Cross in Buckinghamshire
Butlers Cross is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire. Situated at a key crossroads, it connects the road from Ellesborough to Little Kimble with the route from Terrick to the renowned Chequers country house, making it a notable point of interest for local planning applications.
Property prices in Butlers Cross show an average sale price of £964,260, 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 Butlers Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Butlers Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Jordans. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Butlers Cross includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hodgemoor Wood SSSI, Froghall Brickworks SSSI; 15 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, Butlers Cross 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 Butlers Cross
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Butlers Cross. Of these, 41% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Butlers Cross.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Butlers Cross were full planning applications (51), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 9 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Jordans planning applications
- Seer Green planning applications
- Chalfont Grove planning applications
- Bottrells Close planning applications
- Chalfont St Giles planning applications
- Wilton Park planning applications
- Layters Green planning applications
- Stratton Chase planning applications
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.