Planning
Core Strategy for Chiltern District
The Core Strategy for Chiltern District was formally adopted by the Council on 15th November 2011. The document now forms part of the Development Plan for Chiltern District and will be used to assess planning applications that are submitted to the Council for consideration. Further information can be found on the Planning Policy pages.
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - Public Consultation November 2011
The Council is inviting comments on a draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document from Friday 25th November and 5pm to Friday 6th January 2012. For more information click here www.chiltern.gov.uk/ahspd.
Thinking of buying a plot of land in Chiltern District?
Also, please see the following links regarding the Statutory Instrument and the Department for Communities and Local Government Planning Related Fees Circular.

Pre-Application and Post-Decision Advice, including all types of development and extant Enforcement Notices. Changes effective from 1st April 2009.![]()
Planning Application Online

Changes to the Permitted Development Rights for Households. 1st October 2008
Fast Track Householder Appeal Pilot Scheme
Please Note that since August 2006, the majority of Planning Applications and ALL Listed Building Consent Applications submitted to the Council are required to be accompanied by Design and Access Statements.
There are also changes to National Legislation for Applications for
Outline Planning Permission and Reserved Matters.
View our Planning Policy:
View Chiltern District Council's Development Plan, the Interactive Proposal Map and other Planning Policy documents.
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Planning Information and Monitoring:
Statistical information used as background evidence for the emerging Local Development Framework and the monitoring of development and performance.![]()
Population, Household and Indices of Multiple Deprivation Information
See details of Chiltern's past, present and future population produced by the Office for National Statistics, the Department for Communities & Local Government and Buckinghamshire County Council. Go to the English Indices of Multiple Deprivation 2010 published by the Department for Communities & Local Government.

Planning Committees Decisions on Applications (including Delegated Reports):
Use our Meetings and Minutes section to find out about planning application reports & recommendations submitted to Chiltern District Council as well as subsequent decisions together with decisions on planning applications determined by the Head of Planning Services under delegated powers.

Lost? Use Our Online Planning Help Text:
Find answers to your planning questions, from how to submit your application to where to view the plans - you can also view (or submit new) Frequently Asked Questions to find the answers you are looking for.
Other Useful Links:
Contact the Planning Department:
Telephone: 01494 732950
Email: planning@chiltern.gov.uk
Voice your opinion: If you have any comments on current planning matters or applications then you can email planning@chiltern.gov.uk
Not found what your looking for? Use the links below to find additional content.
Email: info@chiltern.gov.uk
Use our feedback form or find key contact details and numbers.






