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Planning in Binfield Heath

Only 7 decisions near Binfield Heath in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Binfield Heath in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Binfield Heath

Binfield Heath is a picturesque village in South Oxfordshire, located 2.5 miles south-southwest of Henley-on-Thames and 3.5 miles northeast of Reading. Nestled on a southern knoll of the Chiltern Hills, the village boasts a population of 709, as recorded in the 2011 Census. It features a Congregational Church, a Michelin star restaurant, and a public house, alongside 12 listed buildings among its 294 homes, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 703 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Binfield Heath district.

Binfield Heath covers an area of approximately 6.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Binfield Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Binfield Heath has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Binfield Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.binfieldheath.org.uk.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Binfield Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Binfield Heath.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Binfield Heath?
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Binfield Heath.
What types of planning applications are most common near Binfield Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Binfield Heath is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Binfield Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Binfield Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.