Knotty Green, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knotty Green, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Knotty Green
Knotty Green, nestled in the Buckinghamshire Chiltern Hills, has transitioned from a rural hamlet to a sought-after residential area adjoining Beaconsfield. Known for its large, luxurious homes set on expansive grounds, the neighbourhood boasts some of the highest property values in the UK, with many houses exceeding 6,000 sq ft and priced over £3 million. This makes Knotty Green a key area for potential planning applications, particularly for high-end residential developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,013,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 053C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knotty Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knotty Green.
- 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 Knotty Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Knotty Green.
- - 7 Hutchings Road Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2BB
Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and construction of a new single storey rear extension. Installation of a new front door canopy. Replacement of existing cladding, fascias and soffits to e
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Drews One 11 Drews Park Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TT
Single storey rear extension and rear infill extension / outdoor pool and enlargement of existing roof with internal alterations & installation of a multi court
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Old Drews Drews Park Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TT
Dormers to existing roof and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Throshers Wood Adj 63 Seeleys Road Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 1TB
Ash Tree (T1) - crown reduction by taking up to 3m off the top and shortening all lateral branches by similar length. (TPO/1961/008)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 65 Seeleys Road Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 1TB
First floor side and single storey side extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Little Mead 12 Woodchester Park Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TU
ERECTION OF DETACHED OPEN CAR PORT AND FORMATION OF NEW VEHICLE CROSSOVER AND STOPPING UP OF EXISTING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 16 Knottocks Drive Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2AH
T1 Lime - Reduce the height of the tree to around 4-5 metres (TPO/2001/014)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Alfriston School Penn Road Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TS
Application for approval of details subject to condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) and 6 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning approval PL/24/1785/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Maraven Finch Lane Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TL
Ash - T1 - Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - The Thatched House Finch Lane Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TL
Variation of condition 4 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: PL/24/2731/FA (Re-roofing of existing dwelling and garage roof with red tiles to match existing including 3 rooflights) to allow f
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Finch House Finch Lane Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TL
T1 cedar - reduce back low/mid crown spread (overextended) into main crown profile (up to 2m where necessary) to re-shape/balance and contain tree in location, G1 - Hazel - Reduce back spread on rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 6 Knottocks Close Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2AL
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a part two storey, part single storey side extension, single storey rear extension and additional front dormer window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Old Drews Drews Park Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TT
Insertion of dormers to the existing roof and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Old Drews Drews Park Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TT
Construction of single storey side/rear extension with internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Old Drews Drews Park Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2TT
Single storey rear extension to house outdoor pool and enlargement of existing roof with internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Davidge Cottage Forty Green Road Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 1XL
Revised access gate and fencing, minor hedge changes and outbuilding extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 7 Howe Drive Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2BG
Approval of conditions 2 (elevation materials), 3 (hardstanding materials) and 6 (ecology) of planning permission PL/25/0007/FA - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two detached dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 9 and 10 Chacombe Place Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2WS
G1 oak x4 - reduce height by up to 3m and lateral spread on all sides by up to 2m, back to previous pruning points, to finished crown dimensions of 14m height and 8m lateral spread, crown thin by remo
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 1 Howe Drive Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2BG
Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, widened vehicular access, cladding and fenestration changes
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 5 Chacombe Place Knotty Green Buckinghamshire HP9 2WS
T1 Macrocarpa - fell, T2 cherry, Prunus, ash - reduce up to 1m to maintain clearance over grassed area, T3 liquidambar - reduce by 1-1.5m and shape to maintain size and T4 cedar - remove 1 low branch
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-06-28
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A brief summary of Knotty Green in Buckinghamshire
Knotty Green, nestled in the Buckinghamshire Chiltern Hills, has transitioned from a rural hamlet to a sought-after residential area adjoining Beaconsfield. Known for its large, luxurious homes set on expansive grounds, the neighbourhood boasts some of the highest property values in the UK, with many houses exceeding 6,000 sq ft and priced over £3 million. This makes Knotty Green a key area for potential planning applications, particularly for high-end residential developments.
Property prices in Knotty Green show an average sale price of £1,013,300, 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 Knotty Green a particularly low-crime area.
Knotty Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hampden Hill. 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 Knotty Green includes 20 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 Knotty Green
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Knotty Green. Of these, 17% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Knotty Green.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Knotty Green were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.