Some of it's long history;
The historic site goes back to as early as the 11th century, the original site of the Grange was a farm owned by Missenden Abbey. In the early 1600 it was the regularly Quaker meeting place when Isaac Pennington lived there.
A fire destroyed most of the original building in the Victorian era, however it was rebuilt with the old foundations and footprints. So was still considered an important historic element to the community.
Volunteer historian Denise Beddows said: “The importance of The Grange to our community and in the history of the Quaker movement cannot be overstated.”
After this the Grange was bought by the Holy Cross Sisters to provide a boarding school to the area in 1928.
Current commotion;
There has been a proposals are for 38 assisted living apartments (one and two beds), along gardens, communal areas, and 24 car parking spaces. Overall it is meant to hold more than 80 residents, there will also be gardens, communal areas and an additional 24 car parking spaces.
Persimmon Homes already have received controversial permission for 196 houses and a 74 bedroom care home. However this is not popular for many important members of Chalfont St Peter Community.
It is a "precious" part of the community according to Philip Donaldson, of community action group SENSE4CSP, they describe the Grange as;
"the heart of the village"
Many think the building work is "unnecessary" despite the council claiming that the housing is "needed"
Much of the work is still to be undertaken, so it's fate is not yet sealed.
