Hughenden Valley, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hughenden Valley, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hughenden Valley are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hughenden Valley
Hughenden Valley, located just north of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, is a large village and civil parish covering nearly 8,000 acres, predominantly featuring arable and wooded land. The parish, known as Hughenden, lies approximately 3 miles from central Wycombe, 12.5 miles south of Aylesbury, and 35 miles west-northwest of London, making it a significant area for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 8,362
District: Buckinghamshire
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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: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 025D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hughenden Valley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hughenden Valley.
- 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 Hughenden Valley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
121 planning applications found near Hughenden Valley.
- PL/26/05157/FA - Old Stocks Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4PF
Replacement garden outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - - Melrose Cottage Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4PE
Erection of attached single garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - PL/26/04641/NMA - The Chimes Cryers Hill Road Cryers Hill Buckinghamshire HP15 6JS
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/05550/FUL ( Householder application for construction of single storey rear infill extension and loft conversion to rear pitched roof with dormer window
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-08 - - The Chimes Cryers Hill Road Cryers Hill Buckinghamshire HP15 6JS
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/05550/FUL ( Householder application for construction of single storey rear infill extension and loft conversion to rear pitched roof with dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 3 Spring Rising Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LD
Certificate for the proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - PL/26/04199/SA - 3 Spring Rising Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LD
Certificate for the proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-21 - PL/26/04194/TP - Woodstock Barn Boss Lane Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LQ
T1: Copper Beech - Reduce lateral growth of overextended limbs growing over road by approx 2-3m to minimise risk of limb failure while retaining a natural profile. Remove lowest limb over road to allo
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-20 - - Woodstock Barn Boss Lane Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LQ
T1: Copper Beech - Reduce lateral growth of overextended limbs growing over road by approx 2-3m to minimise risk of limb failure while retaining a natural profile. Remove lowest limb over road to allo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 1 Spring Rising Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LD
Erection of fence and change of use of land to residential (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Woodstock Barn Boss Lane Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LQ
T1 - 6 metres off the height, the sides and also thinning out any dead branches - the work is required due to safety concerns and blocking of light.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Newland Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4PE
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 12 Wedgwood Drive Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4PA
Garage conversion including a front extension to the existing garage with a front pitched roof canopy, replacement of the existing porch front canopy with a pitched timber canopy on timber brackets, r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Landreath, Heyden Lodge and Fernlea Cryers Hill Road Cryers Hill Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to install 3 x 10M light wooden poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Coombe Lane, Boss Lane Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to install 1 x 10M medium wooden pole and 3 x 10M light wooden pole an
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 1 Spring Rising Valley Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LD
New detached garage at front and demolition of detached outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - O/S 31,40, 43 and 49 Trees Road Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire
Notification under Regulation 5 of the electronic communications code (conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) for the installation of 3 x 9M medium wooden poles and 1 x 8M medium w
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Ailort Coombe Lane Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4NX
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Cola Vale Cryers Hill Road Cryers Hill Buckinghamshire HP15 6JS
Part single storey, part two storey rear extension, single storey side extension, removal of chimney stack and changes to rear elevation fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Woodstock Barn Boss Lane Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LQ
Treehouse and raised platform play structure (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Boss Lane House Boss Lane Hughenden Valley Buckinghamshire HP14 4LQ
Listed building consent for replacement of existing rotten window sill with new seasoned oak, including removal of lead flashing. Replacing the existing rotten timber below the lead work with new maso
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-02
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A brief summary of Hughenden Valley in Buckinghamshire
Hughenden Valley, located just north of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, is a large village and civil parish covering nearly 8,000 acres, predominantly featuring arable and wooded land. The parish, known as Hughenden, lies approximately 3 miles from central Wycombe, 12.5 miles south of Aylesbury, and 35 miles west-northwest of London, making it a significant area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,362. It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Hughenden Valley 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 Hughenden Valley a particularly low-crime area.
Hughenden Valley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hughendon Manor, Four Ashes. 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 Hughenden Valley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Millfield Wood SSSI; 15 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, Hughenden Valley 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 Hughenden Valley
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Hughenden Valley. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 Hughenden Valley.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Hughenden Valley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hughenden Valley were full planning applications (16), outline applications (5), telecoms (5). Full planning applications account for 34% 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, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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