Chessmount, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chessmount, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Chessmount
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 picturesque Chess Valley and surrounded by farmland, the town's roots can be traced back to the 10th century, with archaeological findings indicating human presence as far back as 8000 BC. Notably, in 1257, Henry III granted Chesham a royal charter to hold a weekly market, underscoring its long-standing significance as a community hub.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £488,743 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 029C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chessmount.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chessmount.
- 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 Chessmount based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Chessmount.
- - Land North Of Pheasant Rise Chesham Buckinghamshire
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 116 new homes (including affordable housing), together with associated access, parking, open space and landscaping (matters to be considered at t
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 35C Broad Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3EA
Regulation 77 Application under the Habitats Regulations 2017 following prior notification PL/24/1793/PAPCR
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 3 Hospital Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1PJ
Retrospective application for replacement of tiled fascia with composite fascia.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Footpath Outside 113 High Street Chesham Buckinghamshire
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Footpath Outside 113 High Street Chesham Buckinghamshire
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - L B G International Ltd The Thorns Mineral Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NJ
Regulation 77 Application under the Habitats Regulations 2017 following prior notification PL/25/4766/PAPCR
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Land Accessed Off Pheasant Rise Chesham Buckinghamshire
Request for an EIA Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for proposed residential development to provide
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Trinity Baptist Church Red Lion Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1EZ
T1 - Beech at rear of the property, reduce by 3-4m all around and in height. (Chesham Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Riversmeet 4 Amy Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NA
Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear extension incorporating rooflights. Conversion of the attic space to habitable space with single dormer window to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Weedons Alms Houses Waterside Chesham Buckinghamshire
Listed building consent to rebuild the part of brick and flint boundary wall that has suffered from significant bowing and partial collapse. Preserve the remaining part of the wall by anchoring it to
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 79 High Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1BT
Shopfront brickwork facade to be removed and replaced with glazing to match existing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 87 Rose Drive Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1RS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Cambridge Yard 109 High Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1EP
Change of use of detached building used for ancillary residential storage and cycle storage to a self contained two bed residential apartment and retained cycle storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Douglas Mcminn Centre East Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1DG
Variation of conditions 3 (obscurely-glazed windows), 4 (no additional side windows) and 5 (approved plans) attached to pp PL/24/2549/FA (alterations and extensions to existing roof to facilitate enla
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 113 High Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1DE
Three storey side/rear extension and addition of second floor and living space in roof to existing retail building to provide 6 new apartments together with exterior communal space and retention of ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of The Forelands Punch Bowl Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1EX
Construction of new dwelling with vehicular access from Forelands Way
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-08-06
View full details - - Millstream House 2 Amy Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NA
Two storey front extension, new crittall-style windows and doors and installation of photovoltaic panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-07-23
View full details - - 31-33 Broad Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 3EA
Change of use of ground floor units to 2 self-contained flats with ground floor infill extensions, first floor rear extensions to existing first floor flats, creation of 2nd floor self-contained flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - Millstream House 2 Amy Lane Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NA
Demolition of existing ground floor extension and erection of two storey extension, rear balcony, refurbishment of front porch, PV panels on roof, air source heat pumps and new Crittall-style doors an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - The Stables Botley House East Street Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1DG
Rear two storey extension with rear dormer which raises the roof ridge height and conversion of existing garage to habitable space
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Chessmount in Buckinghamshire
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 picturesque Chess Valley and surrounded by farmland, the town's roots can be traced back to the 10th century, with archaeological findings indicating human presence as far back as 8000 BC. Notably, in 1257, Henry III granted Chesham a royal charter to hold a weekly market, underscoring its long-standing significance as a community hub.
Property prices in Chessmount show an average sale price of £488,743, 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 Chessmount a particularly low-crime area.
Chessmount has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chesham, Chesham Bois. 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 Chessmount includes 5 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 Chessmount
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Chessmount. 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 Chessmount.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Chessmount slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chessmount were full planning applications (31), outline applications (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 67 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chesham planning applications
- Waterside planning applications
- Lower Bois planning applications
- Newtown planning applications
- Hilltop planning applications
- Pednormead End planning applications
- Pond Park planning applications
- Codmore planning applications
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