Hambleden, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hambleden, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hambleden are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hambleden
Hambleden is a quaint village and civil parish located in southwest Buckinghamshire, approximately 4 miles west of Marlow and 3 miles northeast of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. This picturesque setting offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development inquiries.
Population: 1,333 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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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 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hambleden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hambleden.
- 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 Hambleden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Hambleden.
- - Hamberley House Rectory Hill Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RS
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (joinery details), 5 (rainwater goods), 7 (details of boundary treatments), 9 (photographic record of footpath), 15
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Hamberley House Rectory Hill Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RS
Application for approval of details subject to condition 19 (CMTP) of planning approval 24/06889/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Woolleys Skirmett Road Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RY
Construction of a new porch with pitched roof and parapet, fenestration alterations, extension to the existing garage, creation of a staff parking area, demolition of the 1930s curved wall, and format
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Hamblebrook House Rectory Hill Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RP
Replacement conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Barn Hambleden Village Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RT
T1. Robinia. Full canopy reduction by 2 metres, T2,T3. Walnut. Take laterals back to old cuts. 1 metre, T4. Chestnut. 20% thin, T5. Willow. Pollard (3-6m, back to original cuts).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 72 Hambleden Village Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RP
Remove x 1 Willow, remove x 1 Walnut, prune by 2-3 metres x 1 Apple and remove x 1 Horse Chestnut
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Hambleden Allotments Rectory Hill Hambleden Buckinghamshire
Crown reduce by 1.5m - 2m, crown thin and deadwood to 1 x Cherry (T1) to contain and maintain
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - St Marys Church Hambleden Village Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RX
Reduce the lower long lateral limb by up to 2.5 metres and crown reduce the two main stems by up to 3m due to a large limb snapping out (to make safe) and to reduce sail weight x 1 Horse Chestnut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - The Manor House Hambleden Village Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6SG
Fell to ground level x 1 Robinia (T1), x 1 Lime (T2), x 2 Sycamore (T5 & T6), fell x 1 Lilac (T3), x 1 Cherry (T4), X 1 Elder Flower (T7), crown lift to 3 metres removing secondary growth x 1 Turkey O
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - The Stag And Huntsman Rectory Hill Hambleden Buckinghamshire RG9 6RP
Construction of single storey rear orangery extension to The Stag and Huntsman to facilitate creation of dining area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Hambleden in Buckinghamshire
Hambleden is a quaint village and civil parish located in southwest Buckinghamshire, approximately 4 miles west of Marlow and 3 miles northeast of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. This picturesque setting offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development inquiries. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,333 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
Property prices in Hambleden 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 Hambleden a particularly low-crime area.
Hambleden has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Pheasant's Hill, 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 Hambleden includes 11 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, Hambleden 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 Hambleden
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Hambleden. 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 Hambleden.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Hambleden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hambleden were discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4), full planning applications (2).
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