How long do planning decisions take near Greenlands?

The average planning decision time near Greenlands is 58 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 Greenlands?

The planning approval rate near Greenlands is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Greenlands?

The most common type of planning application near Greenlands is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greenlands?

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Greenlands, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greenlands, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

About Greenlands

Greenlands, a historic country house located by the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, is just outside Henley-on-Thames. Constructed in the nineteenth century, it serves as the central hub for the Greenlands Campus of the University of Reading, hosting the Henley Business School's MBA and corporate learning programs. As a Grade II* listed building since 1992, it is an important site for planning considerations in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wycombe
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 040C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greenlands.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Greenlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Greenlands.

- Training Centre Henley Management College Greenlands Henley Road Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 3AU
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 3 (materials), 4 (structural investigation), and 5 (parapet walls) of planning approval 25/06249/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Training Centre Henley Management College Greenlands Henley Road Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 3AU
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 3 (materials), 4 (structural investigation) and 5 (repair details) of planning approval 25/06250/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-04-09
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- Training Centre Henley Management College Greenlands Henley Road Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 3AU
Variation of condition 7 (awnings) attached to planning permission 25/06250/LBC (Listed building application for repairs and alterations to Greenlands Building: repairs to west portico and addition of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Henley Business School Greenlands Henley Road Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 3AU
Listed building application for upgrading of and replacement of internal fire doors and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Greenlands in Buckinghamshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenlands a particularly low-crime area.

Greenlands has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Fawley Court, Hambleden, Mill End Hambleden. 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 Greenlands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Temple Island Meadows SSSI; 5 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.

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Planning Activity in Greenlands

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Greenlands. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Greenlands.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Greenlands slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Greenlands were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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