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Planning in Jordans

Approved
75%
27 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Jordans

Jordans is a charming village located in Chalfont St Giles parish, Buckinghamshire, renowned for its strong Quaker heritage and as the burial site of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, attracting many American visitors. With a community of approximately 700 residents, Jordans boasts essential amenities including a nursery, primary school, village hall, and a community shop. The village features a mix of housing, including 40 homes and 21 flats managed by a non-profit society, which supports local infrastructure and community engagement, making it an appealing area for planning applications.

Property prices in Jordans show an average sale price of £964,260, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Jordans area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Jordans has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Jordans 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Jordans, 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, 88 planning applications were submitted near Jordans. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (7).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Jordans?
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Jordans. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Jordans?
The average planning decision time near Jordans is 79 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 Jordans?
The planning approval rate near Jordans is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Jordans?
The most common type of planning application near Jordans is full planning applications, with 37 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Jordans?
You can search and track planning applications near Jordans on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.