Winchmore Hill, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winchmore Hill, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Winchmore Hill are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Winchmore Hill
Winchmore Hill is a picturesque village located within the parish of Penn in Buckinghamshire, England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a unique blend of community spirit and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Penn
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £752,595 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 034C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winchmore Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winchmore 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 Winchmore Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Winchmore Hill.
- - Bramleys The Common Winchmore Hill Buckinghamshire HP7 0PN
Single storey front and side extensions, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and alterations to ground floor window / door openings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - The Bottom 5 Whielden Lane Winchmore Hill Buckinghamshire HP7 0NQ
Single storey rear extension and alterations to garden retaining wall and steps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Whielden Gate Farm Whielden Lane Winchmore Hill Buckinghamshire
Conversion of existing agricultural building into two dwellings, both served by the existing vehicular access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2020-11-17
View full details - - Whielden Gate Farm Whielden Lane Winchmore Hill Buckinghamshire
Conversion of existing agricultural building into a single dwellinghouse, served by the existing vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2020-06-02
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Proposed single storey timber clad annexe and summer house and additional floor above existing carport
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2020-04-15
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Listed Building Consent for: Single storey timber clad annexe and summer house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2020-04-14
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 on planning application number CH/2017/0792/FA ( Single storey timber clad annexe to the east, erection of a summer house.)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2020-03-31
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 on planning application CH/2017/0793/HB.)Proposed single storey timber clad annexe to the east of the site and summer house.)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2020-03-31
View full details - - Land To The South Of Whielden Lane Winchmore Hill Buckinghamshire
Creation of a forest road
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2019-06-25
View full details - - Land On Penn Estate To The South Of Whielden Lane Winchmore Hill Buckinghamshire
Notification of agricultural or forestry development under Schedule 2, Part 6 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for construction of road between car
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2019-05-14
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Proposed single storey timber clad annexe to the east of the site and summer house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2017-04-27
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Single storey timber clad annexe to the east, erection of a summer house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2017-04-27
View full details - - Highbarn Farm Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Conversion of remainder of barn to habitable accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2017-03-20
View full details - - Highbarn Farm Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Conversion of remainder of barn to habitable accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2017-03-10
View full details - - Highbarn Farm Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Conversion of remainder of attached barn to habitable accommodation
Status: Unresolved | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2016-06-28
View full details - - Highbarn Farm Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Conversion of remainder of attached barn to habitable accommodation
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2016-05-10
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Pre-application Enquiry - CONFIDENTIAL
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2016-04-04
View full details - - Highbarn Farm Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Pre-application enquiry - CONFIDENTIAL
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2014-04-24
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
One dormer window in front elevation, one dormer window in rear elevation, one dormer window and a new roof to existing dormer window in north west side elevation, new chimney stack to morning room, g
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2008-06-27
View full details - - Woodrow Farmhouse Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
One dormer window in front elevation, one dormer window in rear elevation, one dormer window and a new roof to existing dormer window in north west side elevation, new chimney stack to morning room, g
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2008-06-27
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A brief summary of Winchmore Hill in Buckinghamshire
Winchmore Hill is a picturesque village located within the parish of Penn in Buckinghamshire, England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a unique blend of community spirit and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Penn district.
Property prices in Winchmore Hill show an average sale price of £752,595, 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 Winchmore Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Winchmore Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Penn Street. 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 Winchmore Hill includes 20 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 Winchmore Hill
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Winchmore Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winchmore Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Winchmore Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Winchmore Hill were full planning applications (10), outline applications (4), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Coleshill planning applications
- Woodrow planning applications
- Penn Street planning applications
- Penn Bottom planning applications
- Beamond End planning applications
- Penn planning applications
- Amersham Old Town planning applications
- Mantles Green 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.