How long do planning decisions take near Little Wood Corner?

The average planning decision time near Little Wood Corner is 26 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 Wood Corner?

The planning approval rate near Little Wood Corner is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Wood Corner?

The most common type of planning application near Little Wood Corner is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Wood Corner?

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Little Wood Corner, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Wood Corner, Buckinghamshire.

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Planning applications in Little Wood Corner are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Little Wood Corner

Great Missenden is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Misbourne Valley of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled between Amersham and Wendover, it shares close proximity to Little Kingshill and is just a mile away from both Little Missenden and Prestwood, making it a strategic area for planning applications and community development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £707,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 031E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Wood Corner.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Wood Corner.

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 Wood Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Little Wood Corner.

- Land To The South Of The B485 Chesham Road Approximately 160 Metres East From The B485 Junction With Kings Lane and 670 Metres West From The B485 Junction With Hyde Heath Lane West Of Hyde End Buckinghamshire
In accordance with Schedule 17 paragraph 3 of the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 the nominated undertaker hereby request Plans and Specifications approval for works comprising: Ligh
Status: Permitted | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-22
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- Land To The South and South-west Of The Chesham Road Intervention Shaft Chesham Road Hyde End Buckinghamshire
In accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 12 of Schedule 17 and Paragraph 5 of Schedule 16 to the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017, the nominated undertaker hereby requests an
Status: Undecided | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-05-12
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A brief summary of Little Wood Corner in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Little Wood Corner show an average sale price of £707,330, 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 Wood Corner a particularly low-crime area.

Little Wood Corner has one conservation area within its boundaries: Great Missenden. 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 Little Wood Corner includes 15 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 Little Wood Corner

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Little Wood Corner. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Wood Corner may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 26 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 Wood Corner were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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