How long do planning decisions take near Bradenham?

The average planning decision time near Bradenham is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bradenham?

The planning approval rate near Bradenham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bradenham?

The most common type of planning application near Bradenham is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bradenham?

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Bradenham, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bradenham, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bradenham are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bradenham

Bradenham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, nestled near Saunderton. Conveniently situated just off the A4010 road, which connects Princes Risborough and High Wycombe, Bradenham offers a charming rural setting for potential development and planning opportunities.

Population: 620 (2021)

District: Buckinghamshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £740,960 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 033F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bradenham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradenham.

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 Bradenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bradenham.

- Bradenham Manor Bradenham Wood Lane Bradenham Buckinghamshire HP14 4HF
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 2 (joinery repairs), 3 (materials), 4 (photographic record), 5 (fire safety) of planning approval PL/25/3789/HB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Bradenham in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Bradenham show an average sale price of £740,960, 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 Bradenham a particularly low-crime area.

Bradenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bradenham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bradenham includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buttler's Hangings SSSI, Naphill Common SSSI, Bradenham Woods, Park Wood & The Coppice SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bradenham

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bradenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bradenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bradenham were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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