Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chesham Bois are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chesham Bois
Chesham Bois is a picturesque village nestled in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, England, conveniently located near the towns of Amersham and Chesham. This charming area offers a blend of rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,947 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £752,595 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 032E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chesham Bois.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chesham Bois.
- 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 Chesham Bois based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
354 planning applications found near Chesham Bois.
- - Queeks Cottage 52 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BX
Application for approval of details subject to condition 2 (Dusk and Pre-Dawn Survey) and 7 (TPP) of planning approval PL/23/0269/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - PL/26/05220/CONDA - Queeks Cottage 52 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BX
Application for approval of details subject to condition 2 (Dusk and Pre-Dawn Survey) and 7 (TPP) of planning approval PL/23/0269/FA
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Farleigh House 15 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BT
T1 - Conifer (Leyland Cyprus): Whole crown reduction to c.3.5m above ground level, to provide sufficient clearance to property from overhead cables. T1 is large and is dominating its surroundings - Ge
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Annes Corner 5 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BS
Listed building application for proposed new external door 1.8 wide on side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - PL/26/04127/FA - 14 The Woodlands Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5LD
Two storey/single storey rear extension. Single storey front extension. Rooflights to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Little Gable 2 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BP
T1 Remove as dead.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - The Haven North Road Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5NA
HORSE CHESTNUT (T1) - Mult-stemmed on left hand side of rear back garden to reduce by approx 3.75m & shape, HOLLY (T2) - In centre of back garden, to be reduced in height by approx 3 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Loughbrigg 66 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BX
First floor side extension. Single storey front extension with garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Annes Corner 3 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BS
Listed building application for structural roof repairs
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Heatherton House School Copperkins Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5QB
G6/1-Tag 0603 - Monterey Pine - Remove tree to ground level as tree deemed unacceptable.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Wits End 63 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6BZ
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Tenterden Spinney The Grove Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire
Beech - Crown reduction - removing up to 3 metres in the longest areas, with reduction being around 2.5 metres. (TPO/1950/011).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Heatherton House School Copperkins Lane Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5QB
Installation of new compliant ventilation system to kitchen
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Edgewood 71 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6DF
Beech - Crown reduction - removing up to 3 metres in the longest areas, with reduction being around 2.5 metres. (Chesham Bois Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Homefield North Road Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5NA
Single storey ground floor rear extension, first floor rear infill extension and related works to facilitate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The White House 6 Clifton Road Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5PU
T1 - Beech - Crown of tree be reduced by 3-4 metres with lateral branches in upper crown shortened as required. (TPO/1988/035).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 17 Macdonald Close Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5LZ
Fell to prevent future damage x 1 Wild Cherry
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Orchards 26 Long Park Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5LA
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed extension of existing vehicle access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - High Field 14 High Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6DG
2no. self build dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Tree Tops 89 Bois Lane Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 6DH
Tree works - as shown on the application form. (TPO/1951/011).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-06
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A brief summary of Chesham Bois in Buckinghamshire
Chesham Bois is a picturesque village nestled in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, England, conveniently located near the towns of Amersham and Chesham. This charming area offers a blend of rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,947 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Chesham Bois show an average sale price of £752,595, 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 Chesham Bois a particularly low-crime area.
Chesham Bois has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chesham, Chesham Bois, Elm Close, Weller Estate. 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 Chesham Bois includes 10 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.
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Planning Activity in Chesham Bois
In the last 24 months, 217 planning applications were submitted near Chesham Bois. Of these, 48% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Chesham Bois.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Chesham Bois slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chesham Bois were full planning applications (96), tree works (51), outline applications (20). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 29 medium-scale applications, 179 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.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 30 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 157 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Lower Bois planning applications
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- Amersham Common planning applications
- Pednormead End planning applications
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