Lee Common, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lee Common, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Lee Common
Lee Common is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, approximately 2 miles northeast of Great Missenden and 3 miles southeast of Wendover. The parish includes the charming hamlet of Lee Clump, known for its cluster of homes distinct from the main village. As of the 2011 census, Lee Common had a population of 698, and it was part of the Chiltern district until 2020, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications within a tranquil rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £694,017 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 031F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lee Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lee Common.
- 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 Lee Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Lee Common.
- - The Old Garage Field End Lane The Lee Buckinghamshire HP16 9NA
T1 Norway Maple, Re-pollard to previous pollard points - by up to 4m, T2 Cherry Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. Reduce 1 branch growing out into drivewa
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Home Farm Lee Clump Road The Lee Buckinghamshire HP16 9NA
Notification of agricultural or forestry development under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for: Grain store for agricultural us
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Swyllmers Barn Lee Clump Road The Lee Buckinghamshire HP16 9NA
Fell 1 x Yew bush
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Manor Gardens Field End Lane The Lee Buckinghamshire HP16 9NA
Single storey front extension to provide utility and storage/boot room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Park Cottage Lee Clump Road Lee Common Buckinghamshire HP16 9FB
Single-storey side extension connected to the existing cottage via a small glazed link
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Yellow Stocks Crocketts Lane Lee Common Buckinghamshire HP16 9JR
Erection of front extensions including a new bay window; alterations to fenestration; roof alterations to the side elevation including raising of the roof; construction of a two storey rear extension;
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 Manor Cottages Lee Clump Road The Lee Buckinghamshire HP16 9NA
Notification under the Electricity Act 1989 - The Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 for a new LV pole
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land at Lee Common Allotments / Playground Oxford Street Lee Common Buckinghamshire
Removal of a 23m length of hedgerow
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-06-24
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A brief summary of Lee Common in Buckinghamshire
Lee Common is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, approximately 2 miles northeast of Great Missenden and 3 miles southeast of Wendover. The parish includes the charming hamlet of Lee Clump, known for its cluster of homes distinct from the main village. As of the 2011 census, Lee Common had a population of 698, and it was part of the Chiltern district until 2020, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications within a tranquil rural setting.
Property prices in Lee Common show an average sale price of £694,017, 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 Lee Common a particularly low-crime area.
Lee Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: The Lee. 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 Lee Common includes 10 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, Lee Common 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 Lee Common
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Lee Common. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Lee Common.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lee Common were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.