Greenhaven Conservation Ltd has acquired land between Amersham and Little Chalfont to create a new public open space known as a Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG).
The Greenhaven Conservation SANG will provide a 2.3 km circular walk located in a landscaped and ecology-rich rural setting. The site already benefits from being located next to an Ancient Woodland with public rights of way nearby, and will be enhanced with species rich wildflower grassland, new hedgerow planting and new trees.
When will the SANG be available?
Buckinghamshire Council has now granted full planning permission for the change of use, and Greenhaven Conservation anticipate the works required to prepare the SANG ready for use will be completed by summer 2026.
Can this SANG help me?
Yes!
Our SANG will have capacity to enable over 1,150 homes to be built across the ‘zone of influence’ where development is currently restricted.
If I reserve credits, how will this affect my planning application?
As soon as you reserve credits for our SANG, we will issue a 'Reservation Notice' to you, which you can then give to your planning officer. The Council has confirmed to us that this will allow it to then determine your planning application.
You will be required to enter into a s106 legal agreement with the Council, which is standard practice, and once this is completed the planning permission for your development will be issued.
What are the catchment areas?
If your development is within the zone of influence and will provide up to nine new homes, you will be able to apply to reserve credits at our SANG.
If your development is for ten or more homes, it must be located within the 5km catchment area of our SANG.
Please click on the button below to access our interactive map which will show whether your site is within the 5km catchment area of our SANG.