How long do planning decisions take near Upper North Dean?

The average planning decision time near Upper North Dean is 50 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 Upper North Dean?

The planning approval rate near Upper North Dean is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Upper North Dean is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper North Dean?

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Upper North Dean, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper North Dean, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Upper North Dean

Upper North Dean is a charming civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately 9 miles south of Aylesbury and 8 miles northwest of High Wycombe. Nestled at the foothills of the Chiltern Hills, it serves as a gateway through a pass in the Chilterns, with the A4010 road connecting West Wycombe to Aylesbury via this picturesque route. This strategic location makes it an appealing area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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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 040E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper North Dean.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper 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 Upper North Dean based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Upper North Dean.

PL/26/04893/FA - 24 Woodcock Avenue Walters Ash Buckinghamshire HP14 4TW
Loft conversion including the formation of a dormer to the rear roof slope and insertion of roof lights to the front roof slope
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-16
- The Nest Speen Road North Dean Buckinghamshire HP14 4NL
Application for approval of details subject to condition 2 (windows details) of planning approval PL/25/5284/HB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-16
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- 41 Woodcock Avenue Walters Ash Buckinghamshire HP14 4TW
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Dean Cottage Speen Road North Dean Buckinghamshire HP14 4NL
Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.5 metre. Lift the tree to 2 metres over the lawn. The reason for the works is to maintain the tree at an appropriate size due to it close proximit
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Upper North Dean in Buckinghamshire

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

Upper North Dean has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Speen, Upper North Dean. 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 Upper North Dean includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Naphill Common SSSI, Bradenham Woods, Park Wood & The Coppice SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 2 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.

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Planning Activity in Upper North Dean

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Upper North Dean. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper North Dean.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upper North Dean were full planning applications (8), telecoms (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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