Skirmett, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skirmett, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Skirmett are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Skirmett
Skirmett is a quaint hamlet nestled in the picturesque Hambleden Valley within the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire. Situated between the villages of Hambleden and Fingest, it is part of the parish of Hambleden, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications in a scenic rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £695,208 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skirmett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skirmett.
- 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 Skirmett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Skirmett.
- - Meadowbrook Skirmett Road Skirmett Buckinghamshire RG9 6TD
Full canopy reduction by up to 3 metres as telecommunications team have taken one side back and miss shaped canopy x 1 London Plane (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - The Frog Skirmett Road Skirmett Buckinghamshire RG9 6TG
Removal of outbuildings/storage sheds/covered smoking structure and construction of single storey rear/side extensions and new rear catslide roof with dormer windows; elevational alterations including
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Skirmett in Buckinghamshire
Skirmett is a quaint hamlet nestled in the picturesque Hambleden Valley within the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire. Situated between the villages of Hambleden and Fingest, it is part of the parish of Hambleden, making it an area of interest for those exploring planning applications in a scenic rural setting.
Property prices in Skirmett show an average sale price of £695,208, 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 Skirmett a particularly low-crime area.
Skirmett has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fingest, Turville, Skirmett. 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 Skirmett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Turville Hill SSSI; 19 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, Skirmett 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 Skirmett
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Skirmett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Skirmett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skirmett were discharge of conditions (6), tree works (3), full planning applications (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Goddards planning applications
- Fingest planning applications
- Turville planning applications
- Frieth planning applications
- Southend planning applications
- Parmoor planning applications
- Cadmore End planning applications
- Colstrope planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.