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Planning in Horsenden

Approved
88%
23 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Horsenden in the last 24 months, from Buckinghamshire Council's planning register.

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About Horsenden

Horsenden is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Longwick-cum-Ilmer in Buckinghamshire, England. Situated approximately one mile west of Princes Risborough, seven miles south of Aylesbury, and three miles south-west of Chinnor in Oxfordshire, it offers a serene rural setting. Notably, the historic Icknield Way runs just to the north of the hamlet, providing scenic routes for potential development considerations, although there are no direct road connections through the village itself. It sits within the Longwick-cum-Ilmer district.

Property prices in Horsenden show an average sale price of £543,980, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Horsenden area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Horsenden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Horsenden has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horsenden 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 Horsenden, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Horsenden. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Horsenden?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Horsenden. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Horsenden?
The average planning decision time near Horsenden is 76 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 Horsenden?
The planning approval rate near Horsenden is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Horsenden?
The most common type of planning application near Horsenden is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Horsenden?
You can search and track planning applications near Horsenden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.