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Planning in Ley Hill

Approved
83%
74 of 86 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ley Hill in the last 24 months, from Birmingham City Council's planning register.

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Around Ley Hill

Postcode districts

B74 168 applications in the last 12 monthsB75 93 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Birmingham City Council

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About Ley Hill

Ley Hill is a picturesque village located in the Chiltern Hills on the Buckinghamshire/Hertfordshire border, near Chesham. As part of the civil parish of Latimer and Ley Hill, it falls under the jurisdiction of Chiltern District Council in Buckinghamshire. Its proximity to Botley and its charming rural setting make it a notable area for planning applications and development considerations.

Property prices in Ley Hill show an average sale price of £401,880, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Ley Hill has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ley Hill 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 Ley Hill, 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, 98 planning applications were submitted near Ley Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (68), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ley Hill?
In the last 24 months, 98 planning applications were submitted near Ley Hill. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ley Hill?
The average planning decision time near Ley Hill is 89 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 Ley Hill?
The planning approval rate near Ley Hill is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ley Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Ley Hill is full planning applications, with 68 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ley Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Ley Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.