Loudwater, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loudwater, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Loudwater are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Loudwater
Loudwater is a quaint village situated in the parish of Chepping Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Nestled in the valley east of High Wycombe, it lies along the A40 London Road, making it a key location for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £740,960 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 056C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loudwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loudwater.
- 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 Loudwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
64 planning applications found near Loudwater.
- - Premier Inn High Wycombe London Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9YL
Application for approval of details subject to condition 8 (lighting for biodiversity) of planning approval 24/06963/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Premier Inn High Wycombe London Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9YL
Variation of conditions 2 (Plans), 7 (Fencing), 9 (Levels), 11 (SuDS), 12 (SuDS management), 13 (Arboricultural method statement/tree protection plan), 14 (Landscape plans), 15 (Soft Landscaping), 17
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Edenhurst London Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9RB
Two-storey side/rear extension and side dormer at roof level with rooflight and fenestration alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Mayflower Cottage London Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9RF
Demolition of an existing outbuilding and the construction of a detached self-contained residential annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Wyndmoor London Road Wooburn Moor Buckinghamshire HP10 0NJ
Householder application for single storey rear in-fil extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 5 St Annes Cottages London Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9TB
Weeping ash tree - complete removal (TPO 4 of 1971)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 5 Windsor Crescent Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9TU
Construction of two and a half-storey 5 bedroom dwelling to the side garden, including access, parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - Wyndmoor London Road Wooburn Moor Buckinghamshire HP10 0NJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of an infill single storey rear extension to align with existing
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 68 Whinneys Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9RL
Householder application for construction of front porch extension and garage conversion with single storey rear extension link
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - The Old Church 20 Station Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9TZ
Householder application for re-location of entrance steps to the right and widening them to include additional steps and installation of veranda to the original skirt path at the front of the house (p
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land At Burleighfield House London Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9RF
Application for approval of details subject to condition 16 (lighting/ecological interest/BNG) of planning approval ref: 22/06498/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-01-28
View full details - - Premier Inn High Wycombe London Road Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9YL
Extension to existing hotel to provide additional hotel bedrooms and all associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Nairobi London Road Wooburn Moor Buckinghamshire HP10 0NJ
Proposed non-material amendment to permission householder application for construction of part two storey, part first floor side and rear extensions and addition of a box dormer to the rear elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-07-18
View full details - - Unit E Knaves Beech Business Centre Knaves Beech Way Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9QR
Reduce over hanging trees to the fence line around main car park, clearing around lights by 2 metres x 1 Maple (T11), x 1 Willow (T12), x 1 Sycamore (T13) and x 1 Black Poplar (T14)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - Moorlands London Road Wooburn Moor Buckinghamshire HP10 0NJ
Householder application for construction of two storey side & single storey rear extension and porch extension with associated changes to fenestration, materials and design
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-03-18
View full details - - Valmeada London Road Wooburn Moor Buckinghamshire HP10 0NJ
Householder application for construction of first floor side extension above existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - St Peters Church Treadaway Hill Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9QL
Listed building application for construction of single storey wc extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - St Peters Church Treadaway Hill Loudwater Buckinghamshire HP10 9QL
Construction of single storey wc extension and bin store relocation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Roseleigh London Road Wooburn Moor Buckinghamshire HP10 0NJ
Householder application for construction of a rear dormer and roof lights at the front in connection with loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-11-21
View full details - - Roseleigh London Road Wooburn Moor Buckinghamshire HP10 0NJ
Householder application for construction of single storey ground floor rear extension, patio area and a new front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-08-21
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A brief summary of Loudwater in Buckinghamshire
Loudwater is a quaint village situated in the parish of Chepping Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Nestled in the valley east of High Wycombe, it lies along the A40 London Road, making it a key location for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Loudwater show an average sale price of £740,960, 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 Loudwater a particularly low-crime area.
Loudwater has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Watery Lane, Clapton Mill, The Common Flackwell Heath. 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 Loudwater includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gomm Valley SSSI; 7 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, Loudwater 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 Loudwater
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Loudwater. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Loudwater.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Loudwater were full planning applications (35), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 75 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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