How long do planning decisions take near Ham Green?

The average planning decision time near Ham Green is 122 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 Ham Green?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ham Green?

The most common type of planning application near Ham Green is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ham Green?

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Ham Green, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ham Green, Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ham Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ham Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ham Green.

- Little Yeat Farm Bicester Road Woodham Buckinghamshire HP18 0QH
Application for approval of details subject to condition 4 (AMS) , 8 (fencing) and 10 (parking) of planning approval 25/00992/APP.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Ham Green in Buckinghamshire

Ham Green is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.

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

Ham Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grendon Underwood. 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 Ham Green includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grendon and Doddershall Woods SSSI, Ham Home-cum-Hamgreen Woods SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Ham Green 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 Ham Green

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ham Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 122 days.

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

With an average of 122 days, decisions near Ham Green take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ham Green were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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