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West Wycombe Parish Council
West Wycombe is a small village situated on the A40 three miles west of High Wycombe in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire and is the central point of the Civil Parish of West Wycombe. The Parish extends from Chapel Lane in the East to the boundary of Bradenham Parish on the A4010 and the boundary of Piddington Parish on the A40. It has a population of approxiately 1,300 adults plus children.
The Parish is a mix of urban and rural residential properties, working farms and local businesses. As you travel from High Wycombe to West Wycombe the Golden Ball of the church of St Lawrence and the Dashwood Mausoleum are visually impressive landmarks overlooking the parish and visually dominating the village and local landscape for miles.
Once you reach the Pedestal Roundabout on the A40 you can travel along the A4010 through the Chilterns towards Aylesbury or continue on the A40 through the village of West Wycombe and the fields owned by West Wycombe Estate towards either Stokenchurch and the M40 or the Chiltern village of Bledlow Ridge.
The historic village is largely owned by the National Trust and receives a large influx of tourists - being the site of West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe Caves, St Lawrence Church and the Mausoleum on top of West Wycombe Hill.
Although it is on the busy A40, the village centre retains much of its historical charm because it is mainly owned by the National Trust, and so has resisted modernisation.
West Wycombe Park, Hellfire Caves, Mausoleum and St Lawrence Church were all constructed in the mid-18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the Dilettanti Society and co-founder of the notorious Hellfire Club.
The High Street has a number of 'old-fashioned' shops (in appearance at least), as well as three pubs, some small offices, a well-used Village Hall and St Paul's Church.
Just off the High Street is the village Combined School (ages 4–11).
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTIONS
Important Information Regarding the Parish Council Election
Important Information Regarding the Unitary Council Election
High Street Footway Incursion Feasibility Study
West Wycombe Parish Council has been seeking to address the issue of footway incursion by motor vehicles on the West Wycombe High Street.
Transport for Buckinghamshire (TfB) have proposed measures which they believe will address this issue.
The Parish Council recognises that residents and local businesses will not welcome any reduction in parking capacity; however,
the issue we are trying to address is the safety of pedestrians.
You can view the proposals on
West Wycombe High Street Proposed Parking Restrictions
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Defibrillators
West Wycombe has three defibrillators located at the Village Hall, the Pavilion in the Pedestal Playing Field and at the entrance to the Churchyard on West Wycombe Hill.
Fault-Reporting
Please report pot holes, flooding, street lighting or path problems online or in an emergency call 01296 382416
Fly Tipping
Fly tipping polutes our landscape and is expensive to clear. Please report online or call 01296 480771
Planning
You can find all the latest planning applications in our Planning Section below which is updated every Monday.
Accounts
Please be aware that because some documents are produced by third parties they may not be Accessible.
The Localism Act (Transparency Code) requires Councils to publish their financial situation annually before 1st July, under the following headings:
2025/2026
2024/2025
2023/2024
Notice of Completion of Audit
AGAR (Post-Audit)
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
Explanation of Variances
AGAR (Pre-Audit)
Bank Reconciliation
Internal Audit Tests
Annual Accounts
Budget / Precept
2022/2023
AGAR (Post-Audit)
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
AGAR (Pre-Audit)
2021/2022
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
2020/2021
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
2019/2020
Notice of Exercise of Public Rights
2018/2019
Governance
Various pieces of government legislation govern the way in which councils operate. Many of these documents require updating on an annual or as-required basis when the core legislation is updated or circumstances change within the council.
Governance and Policies
Anonymous Correspondence Policy
Burial Ground Rules, Regulations and Fees
Freedom of Information Act Inventory
Risk Assessment - Health and Safety
Risk Benefit Scheme - Pedestal Playground
Temporary Signage Application Form
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Document Retention and Records Policy
Plans and Projects
HS2 Petitioner Evidence for 17th November 2015 Hearing
Parish Plan Proposals - 2013/14
Pedestal Playing Field Inspection Report 2017
History of the HS2 Funds for our Parish
Meetings, Agenda and Minutes 2025
Meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of each month in the Village Hall and start at 8pm
Members of the public are invited to attend and there is a session at the beginning of each meeting where questions can be asked and statements made on any item which is listed for discussion at the meeting. We look forward to seeing you.
Agendas and Minutes for previous meetings can be found in the Archive
8th January 2025
Council Meeting
- Agenda - Minutes
12th February 2025
Council Meeting
- Agenda - Minutes
12th March 2025
Council Meeting - Agenda - Minutes
9th April 2025
Council Meeting
- Agenda -
Annual Parish Meeting - Agenda -
14th May 2025
Annual Parish Council Meeting
Council Meeting
11th June 2025
Council Meeting
9th July 2025
Council Meeting
13th August 2025 (Provisional)
Planning 2025
Older planning applications can be found in the Archive
25/05687/FUL
74 Copperfields High Wycombe
Householder application for construction of single storey rear extension and garage conversion together with internal alterations and changes to fenestration
25/05448/CTREE
The Rectory Church Lane West Wycombe
Fell 1 x Cherry tree (T1), fell 1 x Pear Tree (T2) and fell 3 x Common Hazel trees (T3, T4 and T5) as the trees overshadow the lawn and have not been managed in the recent past and have grown too big
25/05362/PNP14J
The Walled Garden Chorley Road West Wycombe
Prior approval application (Part 14, Class J) for installation of roof mounted solar PV panels
25/05361/PNP14J
The Walled Garden Chorley Road West Wycombe
Prior approval application (Part 14, Class J) for installation of roof mounted solar PV panels
Planning 2024
Older planning applications can be found in the Archive
24/07840/FUL
58 Chorley Road West Wycombe
Householder application for demolition of existing garage and construction of part single storey, part two storey side/rear extension
24/07782/FUL
474 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe
Householder application for construction of outbuilding to rear
24/07647/FUL
17 Copperfields High Wycombe
Householder application for extension to existing dropped kerb and new vehicle hardstanding
24/07611/TPO
West Wycombe Conservation Area West Wycombe Park West Wycombe
Fell to ground level x 57 Ash (507-519, 521-524, 527, 757, 1026, 1036-1038, 1045, 1048, 1050, 1051, 1063, 1068, 1072, 1091, 1092, 1311, 1836, 1838, 1839, 1844, 1850-1852, 1855-1860, 1866, 1868, 1869, 1871, 1874-1881) and reduce whole crown by up to 4 metres x 4 Ash (520, 1047, 1854, 1870) as all trees listed have significant symptoms of ash dieback and present a risk to the public visiting the site as well as staff working on the site
24/07251/FUL
46 Copperfields High Wycombe
Householder application for formation of habitable room in roof space with rear dormers and side facing rooflight
24/07150/CTREE
West Wycombe Conservation Area West Wycombe Park West Wycombe
Proposed tree works as per schedule
24/07010/CLP
148 Chorley Road West Wycombe
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garden studio
24/06934/TPO
60 Chapel Lane High Wycombe
Fell due to Ash Dieback x 2 Ash (T6 & T8), fell as too large for garden x 4 Sycamore (T3, T4, T5 & T7), x 2 Elder (T9 & T10), x 1 Orchard Apple (T11), x 1 Hazel (T12) and fell as dead x 1 Orchard Apple (T13)
24/06876/FUL
St Pauls Church High Street West Wycombe
New timber shed within the curtilage
24/06588/FUL
Glendene Park Farm Road High Wycombe
Householder application for construction of two storey rear extension and first floor front extension
24/06543/FUL
St Pauls Church High Street West Wycombe
Repair works and minor alterations to the vestry including re-roofing, new rainwater goods and new windows
24/05817/FUL
361B & 361C West Wycombe Road High Wycombe
Raising of the existing ridge by 750mm to create loft conversion with new gabled end, flat dormer to the rear plus 2 x rooflights to the front elevation
24/05893/ADRC
Towerage Barn Toweridge Lane West Wycombe
Application for approval of details subject to Condition 06 (Insulation details) and partial approval to Condition 03 (Materials) of planning ref: 21/08230/LBC
24/05641/TPO
West Wycombe Conservation Area West Wycombe Park West Wycombe
Thin northern most stem above union by 15% and install non invasive cobra bracing to reduce excessive movement x 1 Sycamore (T0533)
24/05599/ADRC
Park Farm Workshops Chapel Lane High Wycombe
Application for approval of details subject to Condition 5 (Bat Box) of planning ref: 23/06588/FUL
24/05598/FUL
Glendene Park Farm Road High Wycombe
Householder application for proposed construction of two storey rear extension, loft conversion including side dormer and roof lights
24/05341/LBC
Hill Cottage Church Lane West Wycombe
Listed building application for construction of single storey rear link extension
24/05340/FUL
Hill Cottage Church Lane West Wycombe
Householder application for construction of single storey rear link extension
24/05228/TPO
West Wycombe Conservation Area West Wycombe Park West Wycombe
Trim back by up to 1.5m so as to provide clearance of lamp stands and remove obstruction from the pavement x 1 Yew Hedge (H1) and crown reduction by up to 1.5m so as to provide clearance around lamp stands and remove obstruction from the carriageway x 1 Yew (T1)
Services
Allotments
The allotments, located in Chorley Road, were developed at the request of residents in 2009.
The Parish Council was only able to provide these thanks to the generosity of Sir Edward Dashwood who leased the land to the Council for this purpose.
There are currently 25 full and half sized plots.
There is always a short waiting list so if you are interested in taking an allotment you should make contact with the Parish Clerk to have your name added to the list.
For details of fees and the Tenancy Agreement please visit the Governance Section above and photographs in the Gallery
Burial Ground
The Burial Ground is located in the centre of the village behind St Paul's Church.
The Burial Ground and the field beyond, were leased to the Parish Council by Sir Francis Dashwood for the purpose in 1987 and the terms of the lease state "Interments in this burial ground are only allowed for residents of the Civil Parish of West Wycombe, since its inception in 1987 and whose name is on the Civil Electoral Roll.
Current Burial Fees, Rules and Regulations can be found in the Governance Section above and photographs in the Gallery
A full list of interments can be found on our Interments Page
Defibrillators
The Parish Council have defibrilators installed in the porch of the Village Hall in the centre of the village, on the pavilion in the Pedestal Playing Field and at the top of the hill adjacent to St. Lawrence Church.
Grass Cutting
The Parish Council is responsible for cutting the grass in the Burial Ground, Allotments and Pedestal Playground. Currently, as part of their lease, Downley Dynamos are responsible for cutting the Pedestal Playing Field. There are other areas where the Parish Council is responsible and they are marked on the Grass Cutting Map produced by Buckinghamshire Council. All other areas of grass are the responsibility of Buckinghamshire Council
Pedestal Play Ground and Playing Field
Play In the 2008 Parish Plan questionnaire the residents of West Wycombe asked for a playground and the Parish Council put a three year plan in place.
Sir Edward Dashwood leased the Pedestal Playing Field to the Parish Council and money was raised through fete's and donations as well as a small increase in the Precept.
That three year plan was completed in 2012 and the children of West Wycombe now enjoy an entertaining and challeging play area
The West Wycombe Estate retains and is responsible for the Changing Rooms and the Parish Council has leased the open space to the Downley Dynamos on short term.
The facility has become so popular that it has been necessary to extend the small car park which, thanks to road works on the A40 and in liason with Buckinghamshire Council, has been covered with scalpings as have the allotment parking area.
Over the years a basketball/netball post was installed along with a table tennis table and in early 2023 a range of adult exercise equipment was added.
There are photographs of the playground in the Gallery
Outdoor Gym
The Outdoor Gym situated in the Pedestal Playing Field provides somewhere for local residents to enjoy the benefits to both physical and mental health of exercising in the open air, either individually or in the company of others; it is intended for use by adults of all ages and the range of equipment reflects this.
Anyone using the equipment must read the instructions first. Each piece of equipment is also labelled with instructions for use, and the manufacturers have created an app for mobile devices that includes user and workout guides, available via Google Play and the App Store.