Woodrow, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodrow, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodrow are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodrow
Woodrow is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Amersham in Buckinghamshire, England. This small community offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting the charm and character of the surrounding countryside.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £718,645 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesham and Amersham
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 035B
Crime Statistics
7 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodrow.
- 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 Woodrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Woodrow.
- - Childs Farm Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QQ
Listed building consent for single storey rear extension & associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Childs Farm Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QQ
Single storey rear extension & associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Southview Cottage Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QQ
Erection of replacement dwelling involving demolition of existing dwelling (revisions to planning approval PL/23/3598/FA).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Woodrow Grange Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and an additional window to side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Woodrow Nursery Cherry Lane Woodrow Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0QQ
Proposed demolition of existing storage buildings and erection of a detached dwellinghouse and a detached double car port with associated new planting and biodiversity enhancements.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Hedgerow Along Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Removal of a 1.5m section of hedgerow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Southview Cottage Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QQ
Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2023-11-09
View full details - - Drakes Barn Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Approval of condition 2 (biodiversity features) of planning permission PL/22/1089/FA - Glazing alterations to listed cart shed using existing openings and conversion of non-listed barn to linked resid
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2023-10-05
View full details - - Woodrow Nursery Cherry Lane Woodrow Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0QQ
Proposed demolition of existing barns and erection of 2 x detached dwellings and 2 x detached car ports together with associated new planting and biodiversity enhancements.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2023-03-16
View full details - - Woodrow Grange Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and an additional window to side elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2022-10-21
View full details - - Land Opposite The Old Engine House Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0RP
Conversion of existing agricultural building into two dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2022-08-19
View full details - - Drakes Barn Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Listed Building consent for Glazing alterations to listed cart shed using existing openings and conversion of non-listed barn to linked residential space, retaining garage space, to include slimline s
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2022-04-22
View full details - - Drakes Barn Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Glazing alterations to listed cart shed using existing openings and conversion of non-listed barn to linked residential space, retaining garage space, to include slim line solar panels on roof and a d
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2022-04-22
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of The Cottage Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire
Retrospective permission for the erection of single storey front/side extension to timber agricultural building, including partial removal of existing covered storage area (amendment to refused applic
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2021-12-17
View full details - - Land Rear Of The Cottage Cherry Lane Through Woodrow Woodrow HP7 0QQ
Erection of a front/side covered storage extension to timber agricultural building (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2021-08-23
View full details - - Woodrow High House Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Installation of detached plant room and fuel store to house new biomass boiler.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2021-06-30
View full details - - Woodrow High House Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Listed building consent for installation of detached plant room and fuel store to house new biomass boiler.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2021-06-30
View full details - - Model Farm Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Formation of a pond and associated works on land associated with Model Farm (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2021-03-24
View full details - - Highlands Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Conversion of an agricultural barn to a residential dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2019-11-04
View full details - - Highlands Cherry Lane Woodrow Buckinghamshire HP7 0QG
Alterations to roof and windows in connection with use of former agricultural building as an office (Use Class B1)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2019-06-07
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A brief summary of Woodrow in Buckinghamshire
Woodrow is a quaint hamlet located within the parish of Amersham in Buckinghamshire, England. This small community offers a rural setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting the charm and character of the surrounding countryside.
Property prices in Woodrow show an average sale price of £718,645, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 7 crimes reported in the Woodrow area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Woodrow has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shardeloes Park, Penn Street. 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 Woodrow 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodrow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Woodrow
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Woodrow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodrow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woodrow were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- 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.