Fern, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fern, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fern are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fern
Fern is a small hamlet located within the parish of Little Marlow in Buckinghamshire, England. This quaint settlement is part of a region known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development projects.
District: Little Marlow
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £636,767 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 060A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fern.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fern.
- 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 Fern based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Fern.
- - Abbotsbrook Hall Marlow Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5PQ
Fell to high stump (2m) x 1 Hornbeam (T020), raising of the crown as required to create 1.5m-2m over neighbouring roof as the branches are currently touching and resting on the neighbour's roof x 1 Go
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - The Coach House Marlow Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5PQ
Reduce the height and spread on the house side of the tree and towards the neighbour to the right by 2.5-3 metres and remove all epicormic growth up to first major branch, the pruning is recommended t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 1 Red Cottages Marlow Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5PN
Fell to ground level due to associated risk if fell as all demonstrate Ash Die Back x 9 Ash (T1), fell to ground level as overly large for it's location, would not react favourably to pruning and has
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Fern in Buckinghamshire
Fern is a small hamlet located within the parish of Little Marlow in Buckinghamshire, England. This quaint settlement is part of a region known for its picturesque landscapes and historical significance, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development projects. It sits within the Little Marlow district.
Property prices in Fern show an average sale price of £636,767, 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 Fern a particularly low-crime area.
Fern has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sheepridge, Little Marlow, Well End, The Common Flackwell Heath, Hedsor Road and Riversdale, No data available for publication by HE, Abbotsbrook. 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 Fern includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cock Marsh SSSI, Fern House Gravel Pit SSSI; 3 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, Fern 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 Fern
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Fern. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Fern maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fern were tree works (17), full planning applications (12), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Well End planning applications
- Little Marlow planning applications
- Sheepridge planning applications
- Bourne End planning applications
- Flackwell Heath planning applications
- Cores End planning applications
- Wooburn planning applications
- Hawks Hill planning applications
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