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Planning in Chesham

Approved
83%
40 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chesham in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Chesham

Chesham is a historic market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 11 miles southeast of Aylesbury and 26 miles northwest of central London, making it part of the London commuter belt. Nestled in the scenic Chess Valley and surrounded by farmland, Chesham has roots dating back to the 10th century, with archaeological evidence of settlement as far back as 8000 BC. The town was granted a royal charter for a weekly market by Henry III in 1257, reflecting its long-standing significance in the region.

Property prices in Chesham show an average sale price of £557,918, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chesham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chesham, 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, 61 planning applications were submitted near Chesham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chesham?
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Chesham. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chesham?
The average planning decision time near Chesham is 61 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 Chesham?
The planning approval rate near Chesham is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chesham?
The most common type of planning application near Chesham is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chesham?
You can search and track planning applications near Chesham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.