Fingest, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fingest, Buckinghamshire.

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About Fingest

Fingest is a picturesque village located in Buckinghamshire, England, nestled in the scenic Chiltern Hills near the Oxfordshire border. Approximately six miles west-southwest of High Wycombe, it falls within the civil parish of Hambleden, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications in a charming rural setting.

District: Hambleden

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Area Information

• Admin district: South Oxfordshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
• LSOA: South Oxfordshire 017B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fingest.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fingest.

• 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 Fingest based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Fingest.

1. - 4 The Cottages Chequers Lane Fingest Buckinghamshire RG9 6QF
   Tidy up/prune by removing a maximum of 0.75m to 1 x Yew tree to shape it back into a beehive shape and prune the top and side branches by removing up to a maximum of 0.75m to 1 x Christmas tree into a
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-16
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2. - 6 The Cottages Chequers Lane Fingest Buckinghamshire RG9 6QF
   Reduce all round by approx 1 metre x 1 Blackthorn tree
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Fingest in Buckinghamshire

Fingest is a picturesque village located in Buckinghamshire, England, nestled in the scenic Chiltern Hills near the Oxfordshire border. Approximately six miles west-southwest of High Wycombe, it falls within the civil parish of Hambleden, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications in a charming rural setting. It sits within the Hambleden district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fingest a particularly low-crime area.

Fingest has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fingest, Turville, Cadmore End, Skirmett. 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 Fingest includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Turville Hill SSSI; 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.

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Planning Activity in Fingest

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Fingest.

The most common application types near Fingest were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Skirmett planning applications
• Turville planning applications
• Goddards planning applications
• Cadmore End planning applications
• Frieth planning applications
• Bolter End planning applications
• Colstrope planning applications
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