Chenies, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chenies, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Chenies
Chenies is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south-east Buckinghamshire, England, nestled on the border with Hertfordshire. Situated east of Amersham and north of Chorleywood, the area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 276 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £732,676 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Three Rivers
- Parliamentary constituency: South West Hertfordshire
- LSOA: Three Rivers 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chenies.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chenies.
- 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 Chenies based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Chenies.
- - Chenies Stables Claypit Lane Chenies Rickmansworth WD3 6EJ
Non material amendment to planning permission PL/25/2798/FA (Demolition and replacement of existing stable building, associated hard surface and access track) to allow the addition of a double-door op
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Cherry Trees Claypits Lane Chenies Buckinghamshire WD3 6EH
T1 Cedar - Reduce vertically by 2-3 metres and laterally by 2-3 metres. T2 Pittasporum - Reduce by 2-2.5 metres. (Chenies Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Hedgerow North Of Great House Farm Village Road Chenies Buckinghamshire
Removal of 15m metre section of hedge
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - The Bedford Arms Hotel Village Road Chenies Buckinghamshire WD3 6EQ
Erection of new metal frame retractable roof pergola to replace existing stretch tent. New glazed roof link between new pergola and existing building. New paving in like-for-like style to existing adj
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Mill Farm Barns Chenies Mill Road Chenies Buckinghamshire
Installation of 2 external air source heat pumps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - The Bedford Arms Hotel Village Road Chenies Buckinghamshire WD3 6EQ
Refurbishment to existing pub/hotel building, including: erection of side single storey extension; creation of 2 glazed doors overlooking the pub garden; replacement of existing spiral staircase with
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Chenies in Buckinghamshire
Chenies is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south-east Buckinghamshire, England, nestled on the border with Hertfordshire. Situated east of Amersham and north of Chorleywood, the area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 276 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Chenies show an average sale price of £732,676, 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 Chenies a particularly low-crime area.
Chenies has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chenies and Latimer. 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 Chenies includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frogmore Meadows SSSI; 20 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, Chenies 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 Chenies
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Chenies. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Chenies.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Chenies slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chenies were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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