How long do planning decisions take near Lower Bois?

The average planning decision time near Lower Bois is 58 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 Lower Bois?

The planning approval rate near Lower Bois is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Bois?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Bois is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Bois?

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Lower Bois, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Bois, Buckinghamshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,743 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 029A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Bois.

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 Lower Bois based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Lower Bois.

- Farthing Cottage 62 Clifton Road Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5PN
New Car Port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Chesham Moor Gym and Swim Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SE
Replacement of the existing basketball court with one pickleball court and one paddle court including associated lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Hillside Bungalow 54B Pheasant Rise Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NT
Variation of condition 3 (windows) attached to planning permission PL/25/0273/VRC relating to variations to the original permission PL/24/2389/FA (Single storey side extension and first floor extensio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Beechcroft 4 Castell Grove Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5FH
Fell - Common Beech (T1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 19 Hodds Wood Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SQ
Construction of two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-15
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- Unit 17 Chess Business Park Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SD
Proposed change of use from light industry, general industrial and warehousing/distribution (Use Classes E(g), B2 and B8) to indoor sports and recreation (Use Class E(d)). Proposed advertising signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-23
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- Ashbourne Day Nurseries Ltd 107 Bois Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SS
Yew - crown lift to 3-4m and reduction of side branches by 15% or 0.5m (TPO/2002/001)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 36 Bois Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SN
Demolition of conservatory and erection of part single, part double rear/side extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-10-30
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- 9 Larks Rise Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1RG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Lower Bois in Buckinghamshire

Lower Bois is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.

Property prices in Lower Bois show an average sale price of £488,743, 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 Lower Bois a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Bois has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chesham, Chesham Bois. 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 Lower Bois includes 9 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, Lower Bois 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 Lower Bois

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Lower Bois. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Lower Bois.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Lower Bois slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Bois were full planning applications (29), tree works (13), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.

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