Great Hivings, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Hivings, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Hivings are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Hivings
Chesham is a historic market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 11 miles southeast of Aylesbury and 26 miles northwest of central London, making it a key part of the London commuter belt. Nestled in the picturesque Chess Valley and surrounded by farmland, Chesham's origins date back to the 10th century, with archaeological findings indicating human presence in the area since 8000 BC. The town gained prominence in 1257 when Henry III granted a royal charter for a weekly market, reflecting its long-standing role as a centre of commerce.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 030A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Hivings.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Hivings.
- 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 Great Hivings based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Great Hivings.
- - 91 Mount Nugent Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2ND
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed movement of existing bathroom/WC from the back of the dwelling to a new area
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - PL/26/04266/SA - 3 Swan Close Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LW
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion, including a rear dormer extension and two front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 3 Swan Close Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LW
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion, including a rear dormer extension and two front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 20 Upland Avenue Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2EA
Proposed single storey side extension following demolition of existing store, proposed access ramps with associated handrail and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 13 Wykeridge Close Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LJ
Construction of single storey rear and side extension, and alterations to side fenestrations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 32 Hivings Park Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed loft conversion, rear dormer, and front Velux windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Clover Farm Broadview Road Chesham Buckinghamshire
Outline planning application for the erection of 25 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with public open space, access, car parking and associated works (matters to be considered at this st
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 14 Wykeridge Close Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LJ
Demolition of existing single garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 6 Four Oaks Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2SD
T1 Oak - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. (TPO/1989/010).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 14 Four Oaks Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2SD
T1 - Oak - Cut back east side of crown by 2m. (TPO/1989/010).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 57 Ridgeway Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2EN
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed loft conversion with new velux windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 1 Four Oaks Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2SD
Oak - 2 to 3 metre reduction around the whole of the tree - (TPO/1989/010).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 2 Wykeridge Close Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LJ
Single storey front/side and rear infill extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 137 Hivings Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2PN
Two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 11 Copse Way Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LX
Demolition of existing detached garage, replacement of existing single storey rear extension, proposed double storey side extension, front porch canopy, rear first floor terrace with spiral staircase,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 8 Patterson Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2DG
Enlargement of existing vehicle crossover.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 7 Hollybush Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2LN
Proposed vehicle crossover, associated hardstanding and relocation of lamppost.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 81 Lynton Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2BS
Excavation of driveway and parking, and creation of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Great Hivings in Buckinghamshire
Chesham is a historic market town and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 11 miles southeast of Aylesbury and 26 miles northwest of central London, making it a key part of the London commuter belt. Nestled in the picturesque Chess Valley and surrounded by farmland, Chesham's origins date back to the 10th century, with archaeological findings indicating human presence in the area since 8000 BC. The town gained prominence in 1257 when Henry III granted a royal charter for a weekly market, reflecting its long-standing role as a centre of commerce.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Hivings a particularly low-crime area.
Great Hivings has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chesham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Great Hivings includes 9 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 Great Hivings
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Great Hivings. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Hivings may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Great Hivings slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Hivings were full planning applications (18), outline applications (11), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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