Ditchfield, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ditchfield, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Ditchfield
Lane End is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, situated just south of the M40 motorway, approximately 2 miles west of High Wycombe. The village boasts a unique international connection as it is twinned with Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron in France, making it a charming spot for potential development and community projects in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 037C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ditchfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ditchfield.
- 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 Ditchfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ditchfield.
- - Land South Of Abbey Business Centre Edmonds Road Lane End Buckinghamshire
Application under Section 106 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to modify the Section 106 Agreement for application 21/06092/FUL to vary the tenure of the affordable housing units t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 4 Old Sun Close Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3FQ
Prune 2 x Sycamore (G1) growing at the front right of the houses by reducing the height by around 3 metres, reducing the spread by around 2 metres and remove the 2 lower branches over the drive and ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 4 Old Sun Close Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3FQ
Prune 2 x Sycamore (G1) growing at the front right of the houses by reducing the height by around 3 metres, reducing the spread by around 2 metres and remove the 2 lower branches over the drive and ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Great Stockwell Moor Common Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3HR
Remove all dead trees, Remove all Holly trees with a diameter smaller than 300mm. Remove all Elder. Crown lift trees adjacent to the gateway to gain a crown clearance of 3m from ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Bolter End Farm Finings Road Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3LP
Application for approval of details subject to condition 3 (surface water drainage scheme) and condition 4 (whole life maintenance plan) of planning approval ref: 24/06215/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Stockwell House Moor Common Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3HR
Application for approval of details subject to condition 14 (ecology), 16 (great crested newt) and 18 (drainage) of planning approval 22/06325/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 7 Daisy Cottages Church Path Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3HE
Reduce height and spread of the tree by 3-4 metres to 1 x Robinia (T1), reduce the height of the tree by around 4 metres and reduce the spread of the tree by around 1-1.5 metres to 1 x Holly (T2) and
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 1 Sycamore Cottages Church Road Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3HL
Re-pollarding (approx 3m reduction) of 1 x European Ash tree (T1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Jasmine Cottage Finings Road Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3EY
Householder application for replacement timber windows
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Perkins Finings Road Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3EU
Householder application for proposed rear extension (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - Ditchfield Cottage Ditchfield Common Lane End Buckinghamshire HP14 3HJ
Shorten the two leaders by 2-3m x 1 Oak (T1) and shorten south limb by 3m to suitable union, and shorten lateral extending canopy towards house by 1-2m x 1 Oak (T2)
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Ditchfield in Buckinghamshire
Lane End is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, situated just south of the M40 motorway, approximately 2 miles west of High Wycombe. The village boasts a unique international connection as it is twinned with Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron in France, making it a charming spot for potential development and community projects in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ditchfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ditchfield has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cadmore End Common, Wheeler End Common, Lane End, Frieth. 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 Ditchfield includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frieth Meadows SSSI, Moorend Common SSSI, Bolter End Sand Pit SSSI and 1 more; 20 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ditchfield 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 Ditchfield
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Ditchfield. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Ditchfield.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ditchfield were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lane End planning applications
- Moor End planning applications
- Moor Common planning applications
- Bolter End planning applications
- Frieth planning applications
- Wheeler End planning applications
- Chisbridge Cross planning applications
- Parmoor planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.