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Planning in Penn

Approved
61%
23 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Penn in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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About Penn

Penn is a picturesque village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, located approximately 3 miles northwest of Beaconsfield and 4 miles east of High Wycombe. Spanning 3,991 acres, the parish encompasses the village itself as well as the hamlets of Penn Street, Knotty Green, Forty Green, and Winchmore Hill, with a population estimated at 4,168 in 2019. This charming area offers a blend of rural character and community living, making it a relevant spot for planning applications and development inquiries. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,202 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.

Property prices in Penn show an average sale price of £740,960, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Penn has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penn 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Penn, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Penn. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were tree works (25), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (18). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Penn?
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Penn. The approval rate is 61%.
How long do planning decisions take near Penn?
The average planning decision time near Penn is 61 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 Penn?
The planning approval rate near Penn is 61%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Penn?
The most common type of planning application near Penn is tree works applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Penn?
You can search and track planning applications near Penn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.