Evidence, sources and media coverage

Buckinghamshire Council's EIA Screening Opinion (22 May, 2026)"It is concluded that the impacts identified from the proposed development would be likely to have ‘significant effects’ on the environment and consequently would warrant the submission of an Environmental Impact Statement alongside any planning application. The proposed development would have significant effects by virtue of factors such as nature, size and location upon a protected Natural Landscape and Chilterns Beechwoods SAC which would likely result in significant effects to ecology and biodiversity and pollution." Bucks Free Press coverage (27th March, 2026)Local media coverage of the proposed Quill Hall Farm development and the request to avoid an environmental check. Amersham Town Council minutes, 30 March 2026Confirms PL/26/01837/EIASR as a request for an EIA Screening Opinion for land at Quill Hall Farm. Developer consultation websitePublic-facing proposal site describing up to 210 homes and a Sunnyside Trust community building. The Amersham Society homepageDescribes the Society as “dedicated to foster the heritage and amenities of the Old Town and its historical environs”. Buckinghamshire Local Plan pageLocal Plan context, sites engagement and council statements on Green Belt protection. Local Plan interactive mapPublic ArcGIS map showing site categories and the distinction between Quill Hall Farm and Quill Hall Lane. ArcGIS further-assessment querySeparate Site at Quill Hall Lane OPUS 3687: Provisional Grey Belt, further assessment required, not in potential supply. EIA Regulations 2017, Schedule 2Thresholds and screening framework for relevant development categories. National Planning Policy FrameworkNational policy on Green Belt, landscape, transport and heritage.