Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 703 (2021) · Area: 6.1 km²
District: Binfield Heath
Website: http://www.binfieldheath.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £685,122 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Binfield Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Binfield Heath.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Binfield Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Binfield Heath.
- - The Forge Arch Hill Binfield Heath RG9 4DT
Discharge of condition 3 (External Lighting) and 8 (Contaminated Land) on application P24/S2597/FUL (Conversion and change of use of the existing former garage building and associated annexe into a co
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 7 New Road Binfield Heath RG9 4EP
Retrospective application for proposed single storey extension (first floor balcony and stairs leading to area to be removed from the site, as shown on amended plans received 25th January 2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Binfield Heath in Oxfordshire
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.
Property prices in Binfield Heath show an average sale price of £685,122, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Binfield Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Binfield Heath includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Binfield Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.binfieldheath.org.uk. 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.
Planning Activity in Binfield Heath
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Binfield Heath. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Binfield Heath.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Binfield Heath were discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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