Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Missenden are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Missenden
Little Missenden is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Great Missenden and west of Amersham. Nestled in the scenic Misbourne valley along the River Misbourne, it offers a charming rural setting, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments within the region.
Population: 6,593 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £752,595 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 034D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Missenden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Missenden.
- 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 Little Missenden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Little Missenden.
- - 3 Red Lion Cottages Village Road Little Missenden Buckinghamshire HP7 0QZ
Proposed non-material amendment to permission for (Listed Building Consent for rear extension and part conversion of garage, extension of existing rear patio and refurbishment of existing first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Missenden Lodge Village Road Little Missenden Buckinghamshire HP7 0RD
T1 beech - reduce canopy by 1m and reduce over extending limbs by 3m, T2 yew - reduce to previous points approx. 1m, T3 yew - trim to tidy. (Conservation Area: Little Missenden)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Tobys Lane Farm Tobys Lane Little Missenden Buckinghamshire HP7 0RF
Walnut - fell (Conservation Area: Little Missenden)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Little Missenden Village Hall and 1 Timber Meadow Cottages Village Road Little Missenden Buckinghamshire HP7 0RF
Work to trees in accordance with a submitted schedule. (Little Missenden Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Ashcroft Village Road Little Missenden Buckinghamshire HP7 0RF
Proposed 2 bay garage and new enclosed oak porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Little Missenden in Buckinghamshire
Little Missenden is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 3 miles southeast of Great Missenden and west of Amersham. Nestled in the scenic Misbourne valley along the River Misbourne, it offers a charming rural setting, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,593 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Little Missenden show an average sale price of £752,595, 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 Little Missenden a particularly low-crime area.
Little Missenden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shardeloes Park, Little Missenden. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Little Missenden 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Missenden 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 Little Missenden
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Little Missenden. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 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 Little Missenden.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Missenden were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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