Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
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: £569,977 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Wycombe
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 051B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
17 planning applications found near Flackwell Heath.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - Lavender Cottage The Common Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9NT
Crown reduction of 2-3 meters to 2 x cherry trees (T1 & T2) on right hand side of back garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 1 Ingledell Cottages The Common Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9NS
Reduce height by 4 meters (below telephone wires) to 15 x Hornbeam trees
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 1B Chapel Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AA
Certificate of lawfulness application for proposed partial conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation and removal of internal walls to create an open plan kitchen.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 5 Links Approach Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9LU
Householder application for construction of first floor rear extension, replacing flat roof with pitched roof, and changes to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 2 Flint Cottages The Common Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9PQ
Removal of 6 lowest tertiary branches to give light to the lawn and headway for pedestrians x 1 Cherry (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 51 Straight Bit Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9NE
Householder application for construction of single storey side extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Aries House Straight Bit Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire
Demolition of existing building and redevelopment to provide part 3 storey part 4 storey building comprising 40 Retirement Living apartments and communal areas along with retail units to ground floor,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - 15 Chapel Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9AA
Householder application for construction of part single part two storey front extension, single storey rear extension and roof replacement with dormer windows in association with creation of second fl
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 5 North Links Road Flackwell Heath Buckinghamshire HP10 9PF
Householder application for insertion of door and window on ground floor side elevation (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-09-15
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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 £569,977, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Flackwell Heath. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Flackwell Heath.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Flackwell Heath were full planning applications (15), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.