Skip to content

Planning in Flackwell Heath

Approved
86%
61 of 71 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Flackwell Heath in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

Decided by Buckinghamshire CouncilCouncil page

Around Flackwell Heath

Postcode districts

HP10 277 applications in the last 12 monthsSL8 138 applications in the last 12 monthsHP13 316 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council

For home projects and trades

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. 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Flackwell Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Flackwell Heath has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Flackwell Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Flackwell Heath. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (56), outline applications (13), tree works (11).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Flackwell Heath?
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Flackwell Heath. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Flackwell Heath?
The average planning decision time near Flackwell Heath is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Flackwell Heath?
The planning approval rate near Flackwell Heath is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Flackwell Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Flackwell Heath is full planning applications, with 56 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Flackwell Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Flackwell Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.