High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · Town
Planning applications in High Wycombe are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About High Wycombe
High Wycombe, a vibrant market town in Buckinghamshire, is situated in the picturesque valley of the River Wye and is surrounded by the scenic Chiltern Hills. Located 29 miles west-northwest of central London, it offers convenient access to major cities such as Aylesbury, Oxford, Reading, and Maidenhead, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 120,256 (2011)
District: Buckinghamshire
Website: https://www.wycombe.gov.uk
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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 043C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Wycombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Wycombe.
- 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 High Wycombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
697 planning applications found near High Wycombe.
- PL/26/04064/SA - 21 - 25 Amersham Hill High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6NU
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed continued use of the site as offices, or for any other use within Class E, excluding the two independent flats
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 21 - 25 Amersham Hill High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6NU
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed continued use of the site as offices, or for any other use within Class E, excluding the two independent flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 50 - 52 Roberts Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6XB
Erection of a two storey rear extension to facilitate the reconfiguration of the existing building at no. 50 from 4 no. flats to 6 no. flats. erection of a corresponding two-storey rear extension at n
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - McDonalds Restaurant Dovecot Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5HL
Removal of condition 3 (EV charging points) and variation of condition 5 (approved plans) attached to planning permission PL/26/00055/FA (Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the demolition of t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 19 Castle Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6RU
T1 and T2 - Sycamores-fell (High Wycombe Town Centre Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Site Of The Former 19 Denmark Street Eden High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2DB
Application for approval of details subject to condition 5 (renewable technologies) of planning approval 24/06394/R9FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Morrisons Bellfield Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5XX
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) and removal of condition 4 (Solar Panels) attached to planning permission 24/06035/FUL (Creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, erection of canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Eden Apartments 102 Desborough Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2FE
Fire remediation works including the removal and replacement of the existing masonry cavity wall, insulated render system, glazed-in insulated panels, timber balcony decking, link bridge infill and so
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - First And Second Floor 7 Priory Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6SE
Prior Notification under Class G of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for change of use of first and second floor (loft) from com
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 Eden Place Eden High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2DH
Addition of full motion adverts to the existing digital advertisement sign on the eastern elevation of the Eden Centre
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 22 Hampden Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6SX
Demolition and removal of existing summerhouse and construction of a new summerhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 76 Roberts Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6XD
4.6m drop kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 41 - 43 Castle Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6RN
Application for approval of details subject to condition 1 (noise assessment) of planning approval PL/26/00284/PAPCR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Petrol Filling Station Morrisons Bellfield Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5XX
Single storey food to go pod and associated forecourt works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Morrisons Bellfield Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 5XX
Display of electric vehicle canopy branding
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 30 - 34 Oxford Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2EN
Application for approval of details subject to condition 16 (penetrative methods) of planning approval 22/07012/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 1 Hampden Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6SZ
Certificate of lawfulness for the construction of rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 5 Castle Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6RZ
Display of 1no non-illuminated individually mounted letters onto fascia and 1no non illuminated aluminium project sign and vinyl stickers
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 5 Castle Street High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6RZ
Listed building application for removal of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no non-illuminated projecting sign and shopfront internally mounted frosted vinyl manifestations. Installation of 1no non-i
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Eden Apartments 102 Desborough Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2FE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed fire remediation project to an existing Higher-risk building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe, a vibrant market town in Buckinghamshire, is situated in the picturesque valley of the River Wye and is surrounded by the scenic Chiltern Hills. Located 29 miles west-northwest of central London, it offers convenient access to major cities such as Aylesbury, Oxford, Reading, and Maidenhead, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 120,256 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe a particularly low-crime area.
High Wycombe has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: High Wycombe, Hughendon Manor, Four Ashes, Leigh Street Furniture Heritage, High Wycombe, Amersham Hill, Wycombe Abbey, Priory Avenue. 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 High Wycombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Millfield Wood SSSI; 13 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, High Wycombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.wycombe.gov.uk. 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 High Wycombe
In the last 24 months, 451 planning applications were submitted near High Wycombe. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 High Wycombe.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near High Wycombe were full planning applications (131), discharge of conditions (95), tree works (84). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 435 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
16 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 13 were dismissed (19% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 172 applications
- Refused: 45 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 226 applications
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