Whelpley Hill, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whelpley Hill, Buckinghamshire.
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About Whelpley Hill
Whelpley Hill is a hamlet situated in the parish of Ashley Green in Buckinghamshire, England, just east of Chesham and close to the Hertfordshire border. The area is notable for its historical significance, housing an Iron Age hillfort, which may influence local planning considerations and heritage assessments.
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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 028C
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whelpley Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whelpley Hill.
- 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 Whelpley Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Whelpley Hill.
- - Spencers Farm Village Road Whelpley Hill Buckinghamshire HP5 3RP
Erection of 20 x 40m outdoor riding arena for private use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-05-23
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A brief summary of Whelpley Hill in Buckinghamshire
Whelpley Hill is a hamlet situated in the parish of Ashley Green in Buckinghamshire, England, just east of Chesham and close to the Hertfordshire border. The area is notable for its historical significance, housing an Iron Age hillfort, which may influence local planning considerations and heritage assessments.
Property prices in Whelpley Hill show an average sale price of £488,743, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Whelpley Hill area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Whelpley Hill includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Whelpley Hill
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Whelpley Hill. The average decision time was 62 days.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Whelpley Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whelpley Hill were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.