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Planning in Little Chalfont

Approved
75%
18 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Little Chalfont

Postcode districts

HP6 242 applications in the last 12 monthsHP8 147 applications in the last 12 monthsHP7 210 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council

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About Little Chalfont

Little Chalfont is a village and civil parish situated in south-east Buckinghamshire, England, part of the collective known as "The Chalfonts," which includes Chalfont St Giles and Chalfont St Peter. Located approximately 2 miles east of Amersham and about 22 miles northwest of central London, it offers a charming rural setting with potential for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,940 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.

Property prices in Little Chalfont show an average sale price of £752,595, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Little Chalfont has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Chalfont 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 Little Chalfont, 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, 148 planning applications were submitted near Little Chalfont. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (35), discharge of conditions (27), outline applications (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Chalfont?
In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Little Chalfont. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Little Chalfont?
The average planning decision time near Little Chalfont is 46 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 Little Chalfont?
The planning approval rate near Little Chalfont is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Chalfont?
The most common type of planning application near Little Chalfont is full planning applications, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Chalfont?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Chalfont on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.