Harpsden Bottom, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harpsden Bottom, Oxfordshire.
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Planning applications in Harpsden Bottom are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 Harpsden Bottom.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harpsden Bottom.
- 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 Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Harpsden Bottom.
- - Harpsden Wood House, Harpsden Woods, near Harpsden, RG9 4AF
Discharge of condition 4(Archaeological Watching Brief) on application ref. P25/S2407/HH (Erection of a 1.5 storey extension and alterations to existing stables service wing to provide self-contained
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Lucys Farm Barns Henley Road Harpsden Bottom RG9 4HN
Installation of a new underground Low Voltage (LV) cable.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House Harpsden Woods Harpsden Henley-on-Thames RG9 4AF
Erection of a 1.5 storey extension and alterations to existing stables service wing to provide self-contained staff annex accommodation. Amended design from previously approved application ref: P21/S0
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Pen Y Bryn Harpsden Woods near Harpsden RG9 4AF
Proposed installation of photovoltaic panels onto existing rear roofs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Harpsden
Prior notification for proposed installation under telecommunications code system operators of two 10.5 metres wooden poles. The poles will be installed with 9 metres above ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-09-15
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House, Woodlands Road, Harpsden, RG9 4AF
T11 - Pedunculate Oak (TPO A1) - Exploratory examination around buttresses and main supporting roots using 'airspade' excavation and appropriate decay detection equipment as necessary to determine str
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-08-15
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House Harpsden Woods near Harpsden RG9 4AF
Proposed erection of single storey garden pavilion with basement store. (7th December 2021 - Arboricultural impact assessment and method statement received 8th February 2022 - Amended plans received.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-10-28
View full details - - Harpsden Wood Cottage, Harpsden Woods, near Harpsden, RG9 4AF
Beech (T1) Fell to Ground Level. Reasons for work: the tree has a large amount of decay and little holding wood. The tree is within falling distance of power cables and the boundary with neighbouring
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-08-17
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House, Harpsden, RG9 4AF
FIVE DAY NOTICE T3 - Beech - Fell and grind out stump. T4 - Beech - Fell and grind out stump. T11 - Pedunculate Oak - Remove all dw to address immediate hazard. T48 - Corsican Pine - fell and grind ou
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-06-28
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House Harpsden Woods Harpsden RG9 4AF
Proposed 1.5 storey extension to existing southern stables wing and conversion of existing ancillary store to provide guest/staff accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - Woodvale Road Running Through Harpsden Harpsden RG9 4HQ
New 3 bedroomed detached private residential house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-10-02
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House Harpsden Woods Harpsden RG9 4AF
Discharge of condition 4 - tree protection on application ref. P18/S1868/FUL Proposed erection of a woodland maintenance barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-12-14
View full details - - 2- Harpsden Hall Cottages Road Running Through Harpsden Harpsden RG9 4HH
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of P17/S4313/FUL (Demolish existing dwelling and replace with 2 semi-detached cottages and widen existing access.) to amend the roof design to introduce twin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-08-02
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House Harpsden Woods Harpsden RG9 4AF
Proposed erection of a woodland maintenance barn (amended plans received 2nd August 2018, altering the position of the barn and reducing its scale)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-05-31
View full details - - 2 Harpsden Hall Cottages Harpsden RG9 4HH
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) on application P17/S4313/FUL 'Demolish existing dwelling and replace with 2 semi-detached cottages and widen existing access. ( As per amended plans received 18 Ja
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-03-20
View full details - - Pen y Bryn Harpsden Woods Harpsden RG9 4AF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-01-29
View full details - - Hall Cottages 2 Harpsden Way Harpsden RG9 4HH
Demolish existing dwelling and replace with 2 semi-detached cottages and widen existing access. (As per amended plans received 18 January 2018) (As per amended plans received 24 January 2018) (As per
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-12-06
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House Harpsden Woods Harpsden RG9 4AF
Proposed construction of a gatehouse to courtyard entrance incorporating additional covered parking spaces (with subterranean car lifts omitted, following the submission of amended plans on 19 Decembe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-11-02
View full details - - Harpsden Wood House Harpsden Woods Harpsden RG9 4AF
Discharge of condition 4 - Archaeological Watching Brief on application ref. P16/S1275/HH Proposed construction of tennis court and enclosure, amendments to driveway position and erection of new entra
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-04-24
View full details - - Harpsden Wood Cottage Harpsden Woods Harpsden RG9 4AF
Proposed two storey front and single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2016-09-23
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A brief summary of Harpsden Bottom in Oxfordshire
Harpsden Bottom is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harpsden Bottom a particularly low-crime area.
Harpsden Bottom has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: 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 Bottom includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harpsden Wood SSSI, Highlands Farm Pit SSSI; 13 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 Bottom 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 Bottom
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Harpsden Bottom. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Harpsden Bottom may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Harpsden Bottom slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harpsden Bottom were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 38 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 1 application
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