How long do planning decisions take near Little Hampden?

The average planning decision time near Little Hampden is 51 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 Little Hampden?

The planning approval rate near Little Hampden is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Hampden?

The most common type of planning application near Little Hampden is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Hampden?

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Little Hampden, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Hampden, Buckinghamshire.

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Planning applications in Little Hampden are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Little Hampden

Little Hampden is a civil parish located in Buckinghamshire, England, approximately three miles southeast of Princes Risborough. Comprising the villages of Great Hampden and Little Hampden, as well as the hamlets of Green Hailey and Hampden Row, this area is rich in historical significance, notably as the ancestral home of the Hobart-Hampden family, including the notable English Civil War figure John Hampden. Anyone researching planning applications in this picturesque parish will find a blend of rural charm and historical heritage.

District: Great and Little Hampden

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £694,017 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 031F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Hampden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Hampden.

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 Little Hampden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Little Hampden in Buckinghamshire

Property prices in Little Hampden show an average sale price of £694,017, 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 Little Hampden a particularly low-crime area.

Little Hampden has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hampden House. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Little Hampden includes 20 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.

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Planning Activity in Little Hampden

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Little Hampden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Hampden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Little Hampden were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).

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