How long do planning decisions take near Waterside?

The average planning decision time near Waterside is 58 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 Waterside?

The planning approval rate near Waterside is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Waterside?

The most common type of planning application near Waterside is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waterside?

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Waterside, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waterside, Buckinghamshire.

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About Waterside

Waterside is a quaint hamlet situated within the parish of Chesham in Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled alongside the River Chess, this area is characterized by its historical dwellings and serene riverside setting, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in a picturesque part of Chesham.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £488,743 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 030D

Crime Statistics

60 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 20
anti-social-behaviour: 10
vehicle-crime: 8
burglary: 5
other-theft: 4
shoplifting: 4
drugs: 3
public-order: 3
criminal-damage-arson: 1
robbery: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waterside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Waterside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Waterside.

- Farthing Cottage 62 Clifton Road Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5PN
New Car Port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Chesham Moor Gym and Swim Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SE
Replacement of the existing basketball court with one pickleball court and one paddle court including associated lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Hillside Bungalow 54B Pheasant Rise Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1NT
Variation of condition 3 (windows) attached to planning permission PL/25/0273/VRC relating to variations to the original permission PL/24/2389/FA (Single storey side extension and first floor extensio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Beechcroft 4 Castell Grove Chesham Bois Buckinghamshire HP6 5FH
Fell - Common Beech (T1).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 19 Hodds Wood Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SQ
Construction of two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-08-15
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- Unit 17 Chess Business Park Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SD
Proposed change of use from light industry, general industrial and warehousing/distribution (Use Classes E(g), B2 and B8) to indoor sports and recreation (Use Class E(d)). Proposed advertising signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-04-23
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- Ashbourne Day Nurseries Ltd 107 Bois Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SS
Yew - crown lift to 3-4m and reduction of side branches by 15% or 0.5m (TPO/2002/001)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 36 Bois Moor Road Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1SN
Demolition of conservatory and erection of part single, part double rear/side extension and internal alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-10-30
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- 9 Larks Rise Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1RG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Waterside in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Waterside show an average sale price of £488,743, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Waterside area recorded 60 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Waterside has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chesham, Chesham Bois. 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 Waterside includes 9 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 Waterside

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Waterside. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Waterside.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Waterside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Waterside were full planning applications (29), tree works (13), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.

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