How long do planning decisions take near Swan Bottom?

The average planning decision time near Swan Bottom is 72 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swan Bottom?

The most common type of planning application near Swan Bottom is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swan Bottom?

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Swan Bottom, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swan Bottom, Buckinghamshire.

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

About Swan Bottom

The Lee is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, situated approximately 2 miles northeast of Great Missenden and 3 miles southeast of Wendover. The parish also includes the hamlet of Lee Clump, characterized by its distinct cluster of houses. As of the 2011 census, The Lee had a population of 698 and was part of the Chiltern district until 2020, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and development projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £707,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 031E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swan Bottom.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swan Bottom.

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 Swan Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Swan Bottom in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Swan Bottom show an average sale price of £707,330, 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 Swan Bottom a particularly low-crime area.

Swan Bottom has one conservation area within its boundaries: The Lee. 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 Swan Bottom includes 15 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.

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Planning Activity in Swan Bottom

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Swan Bottom. The average decision time was 72 days.

The average decision period of 72 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 Swan Bottom were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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