Oakley, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakley, Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakley are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. View the full Buckinghamshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakley
Oakley is a civil parish and village located in Buckinghamshire, England, spanning 2,206 acres (893 ha) and comprising approximately 400 households. As of the 2021 Census, the population of Oakley stands at 1,128, making it a small yet vibrant community, relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,129 (2021)
District: Buckinghamshire
Website: http://www.oakleybucks.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakley.
- 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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oakley.
- PL/26/04699/SA - 8 Brookside Oakley Buckinghamshire HP18 9PN
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of detached garden office outbuilding within the residential curtilage of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - - 8 Brookside Oakley Buckinghamshire HP18 9PN
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of a detached garden office outbuilding within the residential curtilage of the dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-06-09
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A brief summary of Oakley in Buckinghamshire
Oakley is a civil parish and village located in Buckinghamshire, England, spanning 2,206 acres (893 ha) and comprising approximately 400 households. As of the 2021 Census, the population of Oakley stands at 1,128, making it a small yet vibrant community, relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,129 (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 Oakley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oakley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shabbington Woods Complex SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Oakley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.oakleybucks.co.uk/. 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 Oakley
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oakley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oakley were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.