Nettlebed, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nettlebed, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Nettlebed
Nettlebed is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Chiltern Hills of Oxfordshire, approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames and 6 miles southeast of Wallingford. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Crocker End, situated about half a mile east of the village. As of the 2011 Census, Nettlebed had a population of 727, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 777 (2021) · Area: 6.1 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: https://www.nettlebed.org
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nettlebed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nettlebed.
- 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 Nettlebed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Nettlebed.
- - Nettlebed Community School, High Street, Nettlebed, RG9 5DA
5 Day Notice Exception TPO T4 - Silver Birch - Remove tree to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Nettlebed Community School High Street Nettlebed RG9 5DA
Proposed retention and continued use of prefabricated classroom unit T2 for a further temporary period of 5 years.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Manor Farm South High Street Nettlebed RG9 5DA
Discharge of condition 8 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan) on planning application P23/S3533/FUL (Change of use and extension of existing building to allow for expansion of existing creamery bus
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - The Old Priest House 25 High Street Nettlebed RG9 5DA
Modification of the Planning Obligation under S106 agreement dated 7 September 2000 between David Francis Howlin & Mary-Anne Howlin and National Westminster Home Loans Limited and SODC under applicati
Status: Permitted | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Nettlebed in Oxfordshire
Nettlebed is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Chiltern Hills of Oxfordshire, approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames and 6 miles southeast of Wallingford. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Crocker End, situated about half a mile east of the village. As of the 2011 Census, Nettlebed had a population of 727, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 777 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Nettlebed covers an area of approximately 6.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nettlebed a particularly low-crime area.
Nettlebed has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nettlebed. 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 Nettlebed includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berrick Trench SSSI, Priest's Hill 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, Nettlebed planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.nettlebed.org. 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 Nettlebed
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Nettlebed. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nettlebed may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Nettlebed were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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