Chesham, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chesham, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Chesham are administered by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Bury Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £477,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bury
- Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
- LSOA: Bury 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chesham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chesham.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Chesham.
- - Sillinghurst Farm Castle Hill Road, Bury, BL9 6UN
Consultation from Bury BC in relation to the demolition of existing chicken shed and erection of agricultural building for same use
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Sillinghurst Farm, Castle Hill Road, Bury, BL9 6UN
Demolition of existing chicken shed and erection of agricultural building for same use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Chesham in Greater Manchester
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 £477,790, 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Chesham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Walmersley, Bury Town Centre. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Chesham
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Chesham. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Chesham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chesham were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 23 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.
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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.