The Site Lies Between The Settlements Of Grendon Underwood and Calvert and Extends Along The South Western Edge Of Sheephouse Wood. The Site Runs Parallel To The Existing Aylesbury Link Railway Line (MCJ Line)
Registered
PL/26/02492/HS2
Description
In accordance with requirements of Paragraph 9(1) of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017, the nominated undertaker hereby requests approval for Work Nos. 2/54, 2/55, 2/56, 2/57, 2/58 and 2/59 described in Schedule 1 of the HS2 (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 to BE BROUGHT INTO USE.
2/10
Planning Authority Score
#257 of 282
Buckinghamshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #229 out of 282. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).
Buckinghamshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #223 of 282
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #235 of 282
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #229 of 282
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #215 of 282
75%
Minor dwellings approved
490 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
72 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
116 decided
4,436
Total decisions
734 refused in 2025