Harpsden, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harpsden, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harpsden are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harpsden
Harpsden is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located just south of Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire. The village, which features a scattered centre approximately 0.5 miles from the River Thames, is bordered by the Chiltern Hills and includes designated areas of ancient woodland. While Harpsden lacks its own railway station and shops, it benefits from proximity to the bustling towns of Henley and Reading, both of which have expanded significantly since World War II, offering a range of amenities and services that may impact local planning applications.
Population: 372 (2021) · Area: 8.8 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £695,208 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harpsden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harpsden.
- 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 Harpsden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
111 planning applications found near Harpsden.
- - Woodlands House, Harpsden Woods, near Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Two storey side extension with basement. Relocation of the front door and associated portico.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - St Margarets Church Harpsden RG9 4AX
The full application seeks the proposed demolition of existing vestry and erection of replacement hall along with associated internal and landscape works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Existing driving range at the top of Chalk Hill Henley Golf Club Harpsden RG9 4HG
Variation of condition 2 (that no structures, buildings or hardstandings shall be erected or created unless the Local Planning Authority has granted planning permission) on planning application P05/E0
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Street Record Bolney Lane Lower Shiplake RG9 3NZ
Discharge of condition 7 (detailed planting) on application ref. P24/S1790/S73 (Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road near Harpsden RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition(s) 7 (Detailed Planting) on planning application ref P24/S1790/S73 (Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dw
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road near Harpsden RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition(s) PART 20 (Contamination) on planning application ref: P24/S1790/S73(Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road near Harpsden RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition(s) 6 Lighting Scheme on application P24/S1790/S73 (Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a min
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Wyvale Country Gardens, Reading Road, near Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 16 (Contamination (unsuspected contaminated land) on application P18/S0951/O (Outline planning permission for demolition of all existing structures, development of B1 and/or B2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road near Harpsden RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 7 (Detailed Planting) on planning application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a minimum of 250 sqm Use Class E(c)(i, ii and iii), E(g)(i, ii, iii
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road near Harpsden RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 12 (foul drainage works) on application ref. P18/S0951/O (Outline planning permission for demolition of all existing structures, development of B1 and/or B2 and/or D1 floorspace
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens, Reading Road, Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 16 (contamination) on planning application P18/S0951/O (Outline planning permission for demolition of all existing structures, development of B1 and/or B2 and/or D1 floorspace a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens, Reading Road, near Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 7 (Detailed planting) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a minimum of 250 sqm Use Class E(c)(i, ii and iii), E(g)(i, ii, iii) and/ or
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road near Harpsden RG9 4AE
Erection of vehicular access gates and piers (part retrospective). (Amended information received 24 February 2025) (As amended 2025-04-10 to remove post and rail boundary fencing)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-10-01
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road near Harpsden RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 7(detailed planting) on application P24/S1790/S73 (Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a min
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens, Reading Road, near Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 6(lighting details) on application P21/S4271/RM. (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a minimum of 250 sqm Use Class E(c)(i, ii and iii), E(g)(i, ii, iii) and/ or
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens, Reading Road, near Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 9 (Travel Information Pack) on application P18/S0951/O (Outline planning permission for demolition of all existing structures, development of B1 and/or B2 and/or D1 floorspace a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - Woodlands House, Harpsden Woods, Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Discharge of conditions 4 (Tree Protection (General), 5 (Landscaping Scheme) and 6 (Glass coating for external glazing) on application P22/S2271/FUL (s73 application to vary condition 2(approved plans
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens, Reading Road, near Harpsden, RG9 4AE
Variation of condition 1 (Approved plans) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a minimum of 250 sqm Use Class E(c)(i, ii and iii), E(g)(i, ii, iii) and/ or F2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road Harpsden RG9 4AE
Discharge of condition 6 (Lighting details) on application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a minimum of 250 sqm Use Class E(c)(i, ii and iii), E(g)(i, ii, iii) and/ or
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Wyevale Country Gardens Reading Road Harpsden RG9 4AE
Non material amendment to application P21/S4271/RM (Reserved matters application for 40 dwellings and a minimum of 250 sqm Use Class E(c)(i, ii and iii), E(g)(i, ii, iii) and/ or F2(b) floorspace for
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-03-25
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A brief summary of Harpsden in Oxfordshire
Harpsden is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located just south of Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire. The village, which features a scattered centre approximately 0.5 miles from the River Thames, is bordered by the Chiltern Hills and includes designated areas of ancient woodland. While Harpsden lacks its own railway station and shops, it benefits from proximity to the bustling towns of Henley and Reading, both of which have expanded significantly since World War II, offering a range of amenities and services that may impact local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 372 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Harpsden covers an area of approximately 8.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Harpsden show an average sale price of £695,208, 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 Harpsden a particularly low-crime area.
Harpsden has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Henley, Reading Road, Henley, St Mark's Road, Henley, Main. 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 Harpsden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harpsden Wood SSSI; 17 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, Harpsden 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 Harpsden
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Harpsden. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Harpsden.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Harpsden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harpsden were discharge of conditions (28), full planning applications (27), outline applications (8).
In terms of development scale, 16 large-scale (major) developments, 16 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 56 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
Nearby Towns
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