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Planning in Henton

Approved
81%
22 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Henton in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Henton

Postcode districts

HP27 226 applications in the last 12 monthsOX39 76 applications in the last 12 monthsOX9 122 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Oxfordshire District Council

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About Henton

Henton is a quaint hamlet located in Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles west of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire. Nestled within the civil parish of Chinnor, it lies just off the historic Icknield Way, a route that dates back to the Iron Age, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to heritage and local development. It sits within the Chinnor district.

Property prices in Henton show an average sale price of £491,517, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Henton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Henton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Henton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Henton. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Henton?
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Henton. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Henton?
The average planning decision time near Henton is 86 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 Henton?
The planning approval rate near Henton is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Henton?
The most common type of planning application near Henton is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Henton?
You can search and track planning applications near Henton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.