Coombe, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coombe, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coombe are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coombe
Coombe is a small hamlet within the parish of Ellesborough in Buckinghamshire, nestled between Coombe Hill and the Prime Minister's official country residence, Chequers. As of the 2011 Census, its population was recorded as part of the civil parish of Wendover, making it a quaint location for potential planning applications in this picturesque area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £384,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coombe.
- 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 Coombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
43 planning applications found near Coombe.
- - Glebe Cottage Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Householder application to replace existing conservatory with single storey rear extension. Part internal garage conversion to habitable use. Infill of existing covered way entrance. Formation of fron
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - Glebe Cottage Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Householder application for replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension. Part integral garage conversion to habitable use. Infill of existing covered way entrance & formatio
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Ellesborough Guide Centre Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (biodiversity) pursuant to planning approval 23/05310/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Ellesborough Guide Centre Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Insertion of 3 x rooflights and conversion of roof space to provide accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-06-01
View full details - - Ellesborough Guide Centre Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Erection of single storey side extension following removal of existing outbuilding and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2021-06-22
View full details - - Glebe Cottage Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Householder application for demolition of existing conservatory and garage, construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and attached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2020-07-03
View full details - - Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire
Consultation under the Electricity Act 1989 regarding the diversion of the existing low voltage overhead electricity line
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2019-04-24
View full details - - Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire
Consultation under the Electricity Act 1986 regarding the diversion of the existing low voltage overhead electricity line
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2019-02-12
View full details - - Ellesborough Parish Hall Ellesborough Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0TU
Crown reduction of 2.5m to 2 x Horse Chestnut (T1 & T2) to avoid the epicormic growth breaking/tearing off the tree, causing damage to itself and the building beneath it. Clear branches 2m from the bu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2018-11-20
View full details - - Dropshort Barn Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 5 (vehicle access splays), 9 (landscaping), 11 (landscape maintenance and management plan) and 15 (sewage and surface water disposal) of plann
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2017-08-19
View full details - - Dropshort Barn Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Application for the approval of details subject to condition 12 (surfacing materials) of planning approval 14/07268/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2017-06-07
View full details - - Dropshort Barn Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 3 (materials), 13 (site investigations), 14 (external lighting), 15 (disposal of sewage & surface water) and 17 (carbon reduction & water effi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2016-10-12
View full details - - Dropshort Barn Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Demolition of dilapidated brick and metal roof building and erection of 2 x two storey 5-bed detached dwellings with attached 3-bay car port/garages to front with associated parking & landscaping
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2015-08-25
View full details - - Dropshort Barn Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Demolition of existing dilapidated barn and construction of detached 4 bed dwelling, associated car parking and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2014-08-30
View full details - - Coombe Cottage Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Crown reduce the height by approximately 6 - 7 metres to a suitable branch unions including side lateral reduction of the width of the branch length by approximately 2 - 3 metres to a suitable branch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2012-12-05
View full details - - Ellesborough Guide Centre Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Retention of existing wet weather shelter on campsite
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2012-10-30
View full details - - Dropshort Barn Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Demolition of Barn and redevelopment of site to provide detached earth sheltered dwelling with integral garage and associated re-contouring of the adjoining ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2012-06-01
View full details - - Coombe Cottage Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Listed building application for insertion of 4 x conservation style roof lights to existing roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2011-12-23
View full details - - Coombe Cottage Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Listed Building application for addition of internal staircase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2010-07-23
View full details - - Coombe Cottage Missenden Road Butlers Cross Buckinghamshire HP17 0UP
Listed Building application for insertion of 1 dormer window and 4 conservation roof lights in existing single storey rear projection
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2010-03-02
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A brief summary of Coombe in Buckinghamshire
Coombe is a small hamlet within the parish of Ellesborough in Buckinghamshire, nestled between Coombe Hill and the Prime Minister's official country residence, Chequers. As of the 2011 Census, its population was recorded as part of the civil parish of Wendover, making it a quaint location for potential planning applications in this picturesque area.
Property prices in Coombe show an average sale price of £384,190, 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 Coombe a particularly low-crime area.
Coombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ellesborough. 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 Coombe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bacombe and Coombe Hills SSSI, Ellesborough and Kimble Warrens SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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 Coombe
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Coombe. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Coombe.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Coombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Coombe were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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