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Planning in Chalfont St Giles

Approved
67%
62 of 90 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Chalfont St Giles

Chalfont St Giles is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southeast Buckinghamshire, England. Part of the collective known as The Chalfonts, it shares its heritage with nearby Chalfont St Peter and Little Chalfont, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its charming character and community-focused developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,905 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.

Property prices in Chalfont St Giles show an average sale price of £1,062,652, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Chalfont St Giles has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chalfont St Giles 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chalfontstgiles.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chalfont St Giles, 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, 147 planning applications were submitted near Chalfont St Giles. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (63), discharge of conditions (21), outline applications (17). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chalfont St Giles?
In the last 24 months, 147 planning applications were submitted near Chalfont St Giles. The approval rate is 67%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chalfont St Giles?
The average planning decision time near Chalfont St Giles is 79 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 Chalfont St Giles?
The planning approval rate near Chalfont St Giles is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chalfont St Giles?
The most common type of planning application near Chalfont St Giles is full planning applications, with 63 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chalfont St Giles?
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