Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Flackwell Heath are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Flackwell Heath
Flackwell Heath is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Chepping Wycombe, on the outskirts of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills at an elevation of approximately 150 metres, it is home to a vibrant community of around 6,000 residents. This charming area may present various planning opportunities, given its unique location and demographic.
Population: 5,900 (2011)
District: Chepping Wycombe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £740,960 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 056C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flackwell Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flackwell Heath.
- 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 Flackwell Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
134 planning applications found near Flackwell Heath.
- - 22 Highfield Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AN
Demolition of existing garden outbuilding. Erection of a new garden outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Milford Cottage Common Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9NS
Variation of condition 15 (self-build use) of planning permission ref: 24/06586/FUL (Sub-division of existing dwelling into 2 x dwellings with new front door to unit 2 and new front roof lights and wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 32 Straight Bit Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9LT
Loft conversion including raising of roof ridge, addition of 2x front dormer windows, 1x rear dormer window and front-facing skylight. Addition of side extension to accommodate fireplace, rear oriel w
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 14 The Orchard Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9PR
Construction of a timber framed carport and store (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 10 River View Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AT
Single storey rear and side extension, new ramp to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 29 Chapel Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AB
Single storey side extension, extension and new pitched roof over the existing garage and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 41 Chapman Lane Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9BD
Single storey front extension and changes to existing fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 33 Chapman Lane Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9BD
Single story rear and two story side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 34 Sedgmoor Gardens Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AR
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 37A Straight Bit Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9LT
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of a new dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 45 Highlea Avenue Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AH
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 47 Straight Bit Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9NE
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 23/07933/FUL (Demolition of bungalow and erection of detached dwelling, outbuilding and associated external works) to allow fo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Outside 43, 49, 58 Chapman Lane and 21 The Orchand Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of the electronic communications code (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 04 10M medium wooden poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 23B Old Kiln Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9NR
Single storey side extension and pitched roof covered walkway to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 5 Sedgmoor Close Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9BH
Reduce crowns by removing up to 2 m apical and lateral growth for good maintenance and to contain trees at current size x 1 Oak (T1 & T2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 16 Sedgmoor Close Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9BH
Reduce canopy by removing up to 2 m apical and lateral growth, crown lift to 4 m from ground level, reduce easterly lowest limb by 2 m back to secondary pruning point so low limb is back within canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 16 Sedgmoor Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AU
Erection of rear roof dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 7 Cherrywood Gardens Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AX
Ground and First floor rear and side extensions. Partial demolition of existing Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 14 The Orchard Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9PR
Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 22 Links Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9LY
Householder application for a rear glass roof canopy incorporating a retractable awning
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Flackwell Heath in Buckinghamshire
Flackwell Heath is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Chepping Wycombe, on the outskirts of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills at an elevation of approximately 150 metres, it is home to a vibrant community of around 6,000 residents. This charming area may present various planning opportunities, given its unique location and demographic. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,900 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Chepping Wycombe district.
Property prices in Flackwell Heath show an average sale price of £740,960, 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 Flackwell Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Flackwell Heath has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sheepridge, Well End, The Common Flackwell Heath, 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 Flackwell Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fern House Gravel Pit SSSI; 6 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, Flackwell Heath 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 Flackwell Heath
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Flackwell Heath. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Flackwell Heath maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Flackwell Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Flackwell Heath were full planning applications (66), outline applications (15), tree works (14). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 104 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 54 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.