Planning Application for 62 Houses on High View
Planning permission has now been submitted to build 62 houses on the green belt field on High View, near Kings Road in the heart of the northern part of Chalfont St Giles.
We have until 22nd May to object!
It is a huge, unnecessary development on an unsuitable site, reliant on non-sustainable transport links.
It sets a precedent for allowing housing development on all green belt land within Chalfont St Giles.
If you live close to the development, you would be impacted by increased traffic, noise and the loss of green belt on your door step.
Even if you do not live close to Kings Road you would be impacted by increased pressure on local amenities, traffic congestion and the precedent that the fields near you could be developed next!
The developers argue this land should be reclassified as “grey belt” and meets the government criteria for allowing building to take place on open fields. We strongly believe that the land does not meet these criteria and their proposed development causes harm. Plus, the draft Bucks Local Plan does not need this field developed to hit the government's housing quota.
How to object?
There are 3 ways to object:
1. On Buckinghamshire Council Planning websiteYou can follow this link or search Buckinghamshire Council Planning for “High View” or PL/26/01727/FA
You will need to register in order to make a comment.
2. By Email to the Planning Officer
[email protected]
3. By Post to the Planning Officer
Write to: Elizabeth Aston at Buckinghamshire Council, Directorate for Planning, Growth and Sustainability,
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UA
What to object about?
If you would like detailed arguments to help inform your objection then please email [email protected]
Please object to Buckinghamshire Council by the 22nd May deadline. The number of objections matters!
Whether you live next to High View or further away, please bear in mind the survival of Chalfont St Giles as the beautiful village that you know and love largely rests on the protection that the Green Belt gives it!
Download this pdf file which has the main points to raise with your objection. Putting these points into your own words carries much more weight so please avoid using cut and paste.
Dream Boy - Maddie Martin
Spotify Link
Bandcamp Link
24-year-old singer Maddie Martin, originally from Chalfont St Giles, has spent her whole life in the village before moving to London at 19 to follow her career as a jazz vocalist.
She’s now delighted to share her debut single, Dream Boy, the first release from her upcoming album Part One, set for release in early 2027. This project marks Maddie’s very first record, and it means a great deal to her. She’s especially grateful for the incredible support from the local community, who came out in force to her fundraisers at the Memorial Hall last year - thank you all so much!
Maddie is also planning another exciting performance at the Memorial Hall later this year, with more details coming soon.
Dream Boy is available now on all major streaming platforms, and can also be purchased on Bandcamp. You’ll find listening links below, along with a link to Maddie’s website where you can sign up for her monthly mailing list for updates on upcoming gigs!
Can You Come To The 1st "Fun Club" Meeting?
Our 1st meeting of the Fun Club will be on the 14th May at 10am at the Scout Hall in Chalfont St Giles.
We will decide how to set up the Fun Club and possibly form a committee and consider any ideas that people have.
The reason why people should join this club is to improve their mind and have company. Playing board games needs concentration and planning a winning strategy .
This is what most retirees miss from their working life.
There will be board games for the average person but in due course we can buy games for the super intelligent people (if we can attract them).
Computer games are ok for people who like solitude, board games are for people who like company and fun. Nobody needs to be lonely and you never know who you meet.
At £2.00 per session everyone can afford it. We only have to pay the Hall charge of £10 p.h. so there will be money left for buying games. We even have been offered a free room in a pub.
Whilst quite a lot of people from all the villages around have shown an interest it would be good to have more definite commitments.
Cheers. Karoline
Annual Parish Meeting – Have Your Say!
You are warmly invited to the Annual Parish Meeting, taking place at 7.00pm on Wednesday 6 May at the Memorial Hall, School Lane, HP8 4JJ.
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear what’s happening in Chalfont St Giles, meet local voices, and share your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and your community. Whether you’re curious, passionate, or simply want to stay informed, we’d love
to see you there.
What’s on the agenda?
• A warm welcome
• An update from the Chairman of the Parish Council
• Engaging talks from:
o Jill Brown – Chalfont St Giles Community Library
o Louise Chamberlain – All Together Community
o Thames Water – updates to the sewer network since 2024
• Public participation – your chance to ask questions and share views
• Meeting close, followed by refreshments
Come along, get involved, and help shape the future of our parish. Everyone is welcome!
Tickets also available on the Green this Saturday between 9.30 and 2.00 pm
Fun Club
THURSDAYS 10 – 12 AM
The Inaugural meeting will be held on Thursday, 14th May 2026, in the Scout Hall in Chalfont St Giles
The aim of this Club will be to play games, mainly Board Games. We have quite a number of boardgames already but feel free to bring along a game that could be enjoyed by others.
A lot of people play games on their phones but this is a very lonely activity. Most people like company and have fun with other like minded people. Laughter and fun are something we all need.
Gaming stimulates the mind, encourages competitiveness, which is useful at any age.
It is hoped that we can attract people who are really into gaming and we can learn from them. There are lots of new, interesting games to be had and we will get them.
The charge per session paid in advance will only be £ 2.00
Please, come along and support this venture and get involved if you can. Please, also ask other people who might be interested.
Karoline Lamb
tel. 01494 872589/ 07575816439
Chalfont St Giles & Jordans Literary Festival
History speaks to us all.
On 9th May, the historian Bettany Hughes talks to local former television news and sports presenter Mark Webster about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, those brilliant, audacious structures that still keep us guessing after so many thousands of years.
And on 12th May, John Foot will be telling the story of the Brigate Rosse or Red Brigades who believed that actions speak louder than words. Unfortunately they took this to extremes, from small scale actions such as burning cars to kidnappings and eventually assassinations. Sadly still relevant today, this story is based on archives which are only now coming to life.
Full details and tickets for all events on the Festival website
Tickets also available in the Chalfont St Giles Library.
Fun Club For The Over 60s Is Ready To Go!
There is a great need for older people to find something to do that they enjoy and is also a mental challenge.
When people retire they often feel not needed. If they also have no hobby, life can be miserable.
I, with Sherly have run the very successful 60+ Fitness & Social club every week, for 20 years. We have 32 members and can not take on any more. In any case our club would not be suitable for people who have not done any exercises for a long time or dont like exercises.
We do however have a lot of games like bord games, table tennis, darts, short tennis and more. We would like to share this with other people hence the idea of a fun club.
Most people enjoy playing games, which they have played when they were younger.
The Scout Hall has various times and dates free.
All that is needed is 10 people to start with who can come to the weekly sessions. The cost per one hour session would be £2 . Two hour session would be possible
I would be around for the first 3 session to start the club. After that 2 people would be needed to take responsibility,voluntary without any pay. Everyone would be expected to do their bit as is the case in our club. Also, there is hot water and cups for tea.
The aim of this club will be to have a weekly affordable and enjoyable club for retired people who run the club without financial help from Counils and General taxes.
Please, contact me on
01494 872589 or 07575 816439
in the 1st instant.
Karoline Lamb
Chair Chalfont St Giles 60+ Fitness & Social Club
