Medmenham, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Medmenham, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Medmenham are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Medmenham
Medmenham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south-west Buckinghamshire, England, nestled along the River Thames. Situated approximately 3.5 miles from Marlow and 3 miles from Henley-on-Thames, the parish encompasses Danesfield, a housing estate primarily for RAF officers, which also accommodates families from the Royal Navy and British Army. This charming location offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Population: 936 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
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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 Medmenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Medmenham.
- 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 Medmenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Medmenham.
- - 1 Ferry Lane Cottages Ferry Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HA
Listed building application for the installation of 6 solar panels on the roof of the garage outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 1 Ferry Lane Cottages Ferry Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HA
Install 6 solar panels on the roof of the garage outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - The Dog and Badger Henley Road Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HE
T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground level, G1 Field maple x2 - Fell two field maples higher up on bank, T2 Ash - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - PL/26/04068/KA - The Dog and Badger Henley Road Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HE
T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground level, G1 Field maple x2 - Fell two field maples higher up on bank, T2 Ash - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Henley House School Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HJ
Proposed non-material amendment to permission (Householder application for a two storey front extension, first floor side extension, part two storey/part single storey rear extension and single storey
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Caldew Ferry Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2EZ
Construction of two-storey detached replacement self-build dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Former Water Research Centre Henley Road Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2ER
Application for approval of details subject to conditions 2 (drawings), 4 (materials), 6 (landscape), 7 (landscape and ecology), 8 (planting, seeding and turfing), 9 (planting, seeding and turfing), 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Henley House School Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed swimming pool and a single storey outbuilding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Ferry Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire
Reduction of trees and mixed hedgerow under electrical and telephone service wire to approx 2m above ground level and trim lateral spread by approx 1m over highway to provide approx 1m clearance from
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Southlands Ferry Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2EZ
Listed building application for replacement of the ground and first floor bay windows to the front of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Rose Cottage Ferry Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2EZ
Fell as outgrowing space as too big for its position x 1 Thuja Plicata (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Gillmans Cottage Henley Road Marlow Buckinghamshire SL7 2HE
Change of use from bed and breakfast (C1) to residential dwelling (C3) with no physical works proposed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - The Old Laundry 1 School Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HJ
Application for approval of details subject to condition 3 (biodiversity features) of planning approval ref: 24/05144/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - The Old Laundry 1 School Lane Medmenham Buckinghamshire SL7 2HJ
Listed building consent for construction of outbuilding for use as holiday let and retention of existing 5-bar gate (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wycombe | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Medmenham in Buckinghamshire
Medmenham is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south-west Buckinghamshire, England, nestled along the River Thames. Situated approximately 3.5 miles from Marlow and 3 miles from Henley-on-Thames, the parish encompasses Danesfield, a housing estate primarily for RAF officers, which also accommodates families from the Royal Navy and British Army. This charming location offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 936 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Buckinghamshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Medmenham a particularly low-crime area.
Medmenham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Medmenham. 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 Medmenham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rodbed Wood SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Medmenham 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 Medmenham
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Medmenham. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Medmenham.
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 Medmenham were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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