Chalfont Grove, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chalfont Grove, Buckinghamshire.
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About Chalfont Grove
Chalfont St Giles is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southeast Buckinghamshire, part of the charming group of villages known as The Chalfonts, which also encompasses Chalfont St Peter and Little Chalfont. This area offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £777,836 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 058C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chalfont Grove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chalfont Grove.
- 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 Chalfont Grove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Chalfont Grove.
- - Glebe House Welders Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8TU
Construction of replacement self-build detached dwellinghouse and detached triple garage with accommodation above together with associated bat loft, hardstanding and landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Glebe House Welders Lane Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire SL9 8TU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of detached outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-07
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A brief summary of Chalfont Grove in Buckinghamshire
Chalfont St Giles is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southeast Buckinghamshire, part of the charming group of villages known as The Chalfonts, which also encompasses Chalfont St Peter and Little Chalfont. This area offers a unique blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an appealing location for planning applications related to residential and commercial developments.
Property prices in Chalfont Grove show an average sale price of £777,836, 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 Chalfont Grove a particularly low-crime area.
Chalfont Grove has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Jordans, Gold Hill East. 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 Chalfont Grove includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Chalfont Grove 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 Chalfont Grove
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Chalfont Grove. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Chalfont Grove.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chalfont Grove were full planning applications (5), outline applications (5), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Layters Green planning applications
- Jordans planning applications
- Butlers Cross planning applications
- Chalfont St Giles planning applications
- Bottrells Close planning applications
- Austenwood planning applications
- Stratton Chase planning applications
- Gravel Hill 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.