Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Henley-on-Thames are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames is a picturesque town and civil parish situated on the banks of the River Thames in South Oxfordshire, England. Located approximately 9 miles northeast of Reading and 37 miles west of London, it serves as a charming hub at the intersection of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. As of the 2021 census, the town boasts a population of 12,186, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 11,619 (2011) · Area: 5.6 km²
District: Henley-on-Thames
Website: http://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk/
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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 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Henley-on-Thames.
- 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 Henley-on-Thames based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Henley-on-Thames.
- - The Pavilion Matson Drive Remenham Wokingham RG9 3HB
Full application for the proposed installation of safety netting to the boundary of the cricket ground and Remenham Lane along with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - P26/S1617/HH - 27 Hamilton Avenue
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 1SH
Replacement and enlargement of existing single storey extension and addition of garden shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - P26/S1598/LB - 9 Norman Avenue
Henley-on-thames
RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension, including internal alterations to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - P26/S1597/HH - 9 Norman Avenue
Henley-on-thames
RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Toll Gate Cottage Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LW
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 222975 to allow the amendment of the size and location of roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 9 Norman Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 9 Norman Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension, including internal alterations to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Toll Gate Cottage Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LW
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 222975 to amend the quantity, size and position of rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Bird Place Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LN
Householder application for the proposed removal of the existing conservatory, repair and reinstatement of the curtilage-listed wall, erection of a single-storey boathouse with attached store/workshop
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 33 Queen Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AR
Proposed second floor dormer window construction replacing existing velux window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Toll Gate Cottage Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LW
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 222975 to allow the amendment of the size and location of eastern elevation roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Brakspear Mews 45 New Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP
Installation of electrical vehicle charging points in car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Magdalen Orchard, Wharfe Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2LL
G1 14x Conifer trees Fell to ground level. Mix of Lawson Cypress and Leylandii. The two larger conifers are causing damage to the fence which needs to be replaced, please see pics. 2x Ash trees with A
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Hamilton House, 33 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BP
T1 - Silver Birch - Carefully carry out formative pruning works to create a smaller crown template reducing the vertical. profile of the tree by up to 3ms and the lateral spread by up to 1m where requ
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 27 New Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP
Demolition of single storey cloakroom/plant room and construction of proposed single storey garden room extension to kitchen range. Also, replacement first floor shower room enclosure and new ground f
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 33 Queen Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AR
T1 early mature Silver Birch, possibly self seeded, its position close to the wall is causing physical damage and requires removing to prevent further damage. Carefully dismantle tree in sections to g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 27 New Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP
Demolition of single storey cloakroom/plant room and construction of proposed single storey garden room extension to kitchen range. Also, replacement first floor shower room enclosure and new ground f
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - St. Mary the Virgin Church Hart Street Henley-on-Thames Oxon RG9 2AU
The installation of three internal antennas to be installed behind replacement Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) louvres coloured and moulded to replicate the existing, the installation a GPS node positi
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 10 Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2AU
Change of use from B1 (Offices) to C1 (Hotel/Guest House) to the first and second floor only.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 63A Bell Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BA
Discharge of condition(s) 3 (Material details - insulation), 4 (Building Record - prior to commencement), 5 (Schedule of Works) and 6 (Windows - schedule and joinery details) on application reference
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
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A brief summary of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire
Henley-on-Thames is a picturesque town and civil parish situated on the banks of the River Thames in South Oxfordshire, England. Located approximately 9 miles northeast of Reading and 37 miles west of London, it serves as a charming hub at the intersection of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. As of the 2021 census, the town boasts a population of 12,186, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 11,619 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Henley-on-Thames district.
Henley-on-Thames covers an area of approximately 5.6 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 Henley-on-Thames 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 Henley-on-Thames a particularly low-crime area.
Henley-on-Thames has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Henley, Reading Road, Fawley Court, 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 Henley-on-Thames includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harpsden Wood SSSI, Temple Island Meadows 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, Henley-on-Thames planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.henleytowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Henley-on-Thames
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Henley-on-Thames. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Henley-on-Thames maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Henley-on-Thames were full planning applications (34), tree works (20), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 79 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 69 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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