Frieth, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Frieth, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
About Frieth
Frieth is a picturesque village located in the parish of Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, perched atop Frieth Hill within the scenic Chiltern Hills chalk escarpments. Its unique elevation and charming rural setting make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, especially for developments that harmonize with the natural landscape.
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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 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Frieth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Frieth.
- 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 Frieth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Frieth.
- - Catton House Frieth Hill Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PJ
Proposed single storey rear extension, front gable and two storey side extension. External amendments and window replacement. Dormers. Front canopy. Demolition of detached garage. New gate and fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Rivendell Frieth Hill Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PR
Single storey rear extension, replacement of existing timber cladding with new cladding, installation of solar panels and changes to fenestration and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The New House Frieth Hill Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PJ
T1 Willow - Fell, T2 Sycamore - Pollard by 7 metres (down to 13m).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Cherry Tree Cottage Frieth Hill Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PR
Apple Tree - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Greyholme Spurgrove Lane Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PB
Erection of a single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Flat Roofed House Innings Road Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6NR
Listed building application for demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of new single storey side extension with basement storey below, together with external access steps
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Flat Roofed House Innings Road Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6NR
Demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of new single storey side extension with basement storey below, together with external access steps and open light-well to side/rea
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Firm Frieth Hill Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed erection of rear outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Nixey Lane Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PJ
Single storey front extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - The Flat Roofed House Innings Road Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6NR
Listed building consent for demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of new single storey side extension with basement storey below, together with external access steps and
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Flat Roofed House Innings Road Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6NR
Householder application for demolition of existing single storey side extension and construction of new single storey side extension with basement storey below, together with external access steps and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Land At Innings Road/Spurgrove Lane Innings Road Frieth Buckinghamshire
Prior approval application (Part 6, Class A) for construction of agricultural hay and agricultural machinery storage barn
Status: Permitted | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - The Stones Spurgrove Lane Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6NU
Variation of condition 2 (plan numbers) attached to 21/08699/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of replacement dwelling, creation of swimming pool to rear and widening of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Birch Cottage Frieth Hill Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PR
Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres and remove all arisings x 1 Walnut (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - St Johns Church Frieth Hill Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6PR
Remove basal growth to facilitate re-survey x 1 Lime (147), reduce crown by reducing branches by a maximum 5m to reduce risk of limb failure x 1 Horse Chestnut (148) and reduce upright limb with hole
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - School House Parmoor Lane Frieth Buckinghamshire RG9 6NP
Dismantle and remove the entire tree down to the height of the hedgerow x 1 Ash (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Frieth in Buckinghamshire
Frieth is a picturesque village located in the parish of Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, perched atop Frieth Hill within the scenic Chiltern Hills chalk escarpments. Its unique elevation and charming rural setting make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, especially for developments that harmonize with the natural landscape.
Property prices in Frieth 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 Frieth a particularly low-crime area.
Frieth has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lane End, Frieth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Frieth includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frieth Meadows SSSI, Moorend Common SSSI, Bolter End Sand Pit SSSI; 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, Frieth 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.
Planning Activity in Frieth
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Frieth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Frieth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Frieth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Frieth were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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