Land West Of Lent Rise Road Burnham Buckinghamshire Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Hybrid application comprising of: Full application for the change of use of land to outdoor recreational use to function as Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANGs) together with a new access from Hitcham Lane, car park, footpaths, fencing, landscaping and ancillary works and; Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings/structures and removal of hardstanding; construction of up to 800 Class C3 dwellings; construction of buildings to accommodate up to 1,900sqm of Class E and/or Class F2 floorspace; land reserved for a potential primary school; principal accesses to be provided from Lent Rise Road and Bingham Road; and associated footway/cycleway connections and green infrastructure including open space, play areas, surface water attenuation, community garden, landscaping, retained woodland and ancillary works (matters to be considered at this stage: access). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Jul 2026
Consultation
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 4 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 18 Sept 2026; it is now day 61. Comments are open until 18 Sept 2026.

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Documents 91

Statements & assessments 41

PDF BIODIVERSITY STATUTORY METRIC Additional Information · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SHADOW HABITAT REGULATIONS ASSESSMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SANG LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING STATEMENT (INC. AFFORDABLE HOUSING STATEMENT AND DRAFT HEADS OF TERMS) Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ENERGY STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT (INC. WASTE AND RECYCLING STRATEGY) Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ENERGY STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT (INC. WRS) - APX 3 (SAP) Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 08 - TRANSPORT, ACCESSIBILITY AND MOVEMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 10 - ECOLOGY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 12 - NOISE AND VIBRATION Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 16.1 - CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION AND RESILIENCE RISK ASSESSMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 13.4 - HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT (SANG) Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 13.3 - HITCHAM HOUSE FARM STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE_2 OF 2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 13.3 - HITCHAM HOUSE FARM STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE_1 OF 2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 13.2 - HITCHAM FARM STRUCTURAL SURVEY REPORT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 13.1 - HISTORIC ENV. DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT_1 OF 2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 11.1 - DETAILED AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.9 - REPTILE SURVEY REPORT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.8 - DORMOUSE SURVEY REPORT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.6 - BREEDING BIRDS SURVEY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.5 - BAT SURVEY REPORT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.3 - GREAT CRESTED NEWT EDNA SURVEY REPORT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.2 - BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN ASSESSMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.1 - PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.1 - FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_5 OF 5 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.1 - FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_4 OF 5 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.1 - FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_3 OF 5 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.1 - FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_2 OF 5 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.1 - FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY_1 OF 5 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_09 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_08 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_07 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_06 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_05 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_04 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_03 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_02 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 08.1 - TRANSPORT ASSESSMENT_01 OF 9 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 12.1 TO 12.9 INCLUSIVE - NOISE AND VIBRATION Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 44

PDF APPLICATION COVERING LETTER Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PHASE 1 GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL DESK STUDY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES - NON TECHNICAL SUMMARY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 01 TO 06 INCLUSIVE AND CHAPTER 19 TO 20 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 07 - SOCIO-ECONOMICS AND HUMAN HEALTH Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 09 - WATER ENVIRONMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 11 - AIR QUALITY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 13 - HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 14 - LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 15 - SOIL AND AGRICULTURAL LAND Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 16 - CLIMATE CHANGE- ADAPTION AND RESILIENCE Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 17 - CLIMATE CHANGE GREENHOUSE GASES Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL. 1_CHAPTER 18 - UTILITIES Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOLUME 2 - COVER AND CONTENTS Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_FIGURES 13.1 TO 13.3 - HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_12 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_11 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_10 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_09 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_08 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_07 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_06 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_05 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_04 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_03 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_02 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.2 - LANDMARK COMBINED UTILITIES REPORT_01 OF 12 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 18.1 - UTILITIES CAPACITY REPORT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 15.1 - SOIL AND AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALITY REPORT Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 14.11 - ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN/APX 14.2 - SANG LAND Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 14.10 - LVIA FIGURES AND PHOTOSHEETS_2 OF 2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 14.10 - LVIA FIGURES AND PHOTOSHEETS_1 OF 2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.7 - NON-BREEDING BIRDS SURVEY_2 OF 2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 10.7 - NON-BREEDING BIRDS SURVEY_1 OF 2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.2_FIGURE_9.3 - LOCAL HYDROGEOLOGY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.2_FIGURE_09.2 - LOCAL HYDROLOGY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 09.2_FIGURE 9.1 - WATER ENVIRONMENT STUDY Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 05.3 - VEHICULAR ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS_3 OF 3 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 05.3 - VEHICULAR ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS_2 OF 3 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 05.3 - VEHICULAR ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS_1 OF 3 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 02.2 - SCOPING OPINION Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 02.1 - EIA SCOPING REPORT APPENDIX 13.2 Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 02.1 - EIA SCOPING REPORT (INC. APPENDICES EXCEPT APP. 13.2) Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ES VOL.2_APPENDIX 14.1 TO 14.9 - LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL Additional Information · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Green belt: London
Inappropriate development needs very special circumstances.
Green belt policy allows a short list of exceptions, such as limited extensions and replacement buildings. Anything else needs very special circumstances that clearly outweigh the harm.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
15 Jul 2026
Ward
Burnham
Parish
Burnham Parish Council
Target decision
4 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Nexus Planning

Decision outlook

Day 61, past Buckinghamshire's usual 56 days for changes of use. 86% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 14 Oct 2026.

Day 6130 days to the 91-day target
57%decided within 8 weeks
68%approved
104decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Buckinghamshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Buckinghamshire decision record →

Public comments

452comments received
447 objecting5 neutral

99% object · above the UK average of 75%

190 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
30 Jul 2026
Consultation
3 Aug 2026
Comments by
18 Sept 2026
Site or press notice
7 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
4 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
Yes
Buckinghamshire
Planning Authority Score
1.3/10
Poor
#284 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Buckinghamshire is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #280 out of 296. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Buckinghamshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #217 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #241 of 296
34%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #280 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #248 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
491 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
71 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
131 decided
4,446
Total decisions
690 refused in the year to March 2026