How long do planning decisions take near Lower North Dean?

The average planning decision time near Lower North Dean is 71 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 North Dean?

The planning approval rate near Lower North Dean is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower North Dean?

The most common type of planning application near Lower North Dean is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower North Dean?

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Lower North Dean, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower North Dean, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower North Dean are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lower North Dean

Princes Risborough is a market town and civil parish situated in Buckinghamshire, approximately 9 miles south of Aylesbury and 8 miles northwest of High Wycombe. Nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, it serves as a key transit point along the A4010 road, which connects West Wycombe to Aylesbury. This geographical positioning makes it a relevant area for planning applications, especially those related to transport and development in the Chilterns.

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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: Mid Buckinghamshire
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 033A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower North Dean.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 North Dean based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lower North Dean.

- North Dean House Speen Road North Dean Buckinghamshire HP14 4NG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Details - Joinery details), 9 (Details - rendering), 12 (Details & photographic survey - Fittings) and 14 (Details of structural repairs/a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-17
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- 1 Deanfield Cottages Speen Road North Dean Buckinghamshire HP14 4NG
Householder application for construction of loft conversion (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-10-28
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- North Dean House Speen Road North Dean Buckinghamshire HP14 4NG
Listed building application for internal and external alterations to grade II listed dwelling, including amended fenestration and doors, like-for-like re-roofing together with re-working of courtyard
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of Lower North Dean in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Lower North Dean 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 Lower North Dean a particularly low-crime area.

Lower North Dean has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upper North Dean. 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 Lower North Dean includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Naphill Common SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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 North Dean 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 North Dean

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower North Dean. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

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

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lower North Dean were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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