How long do planning decisions take near Oakley?

The average planning decision time near Oakley is 45 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 Oakley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakley?

The most common type of planning application near Oakley is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Oakley, Hampshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oakley, Hampshire.

Hampshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Oakley are administered by Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council. View the full Basingstoke And Deane Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Oakley

Oakley is a village situated in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, approximately 4.5 miles west of Basingstoke. As of the 2011 Census, the combined population of Oakley and the nearby village of Deane, which forms the Oakley and Deane civil parish, was recorded at 5,322. This growing community offers potential opportunities for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 5,385 (2021)

District: Basingstoke and Deane

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £372,600 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary constituency: Basingstoke
LSOA: Basingstoke and Deane 015C

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

5 planning applications found near Oakley.

- St Leonards Church Rectory Road Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7ED
T1 Yew - Reduce crown by 4m leaving a finished height of 4-5m and a crown spread of 5m. Crown lift over public footpath to 2.4m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Well House Rectory Road Oakley Hampshire RG23 7ED
Enlargement of 3no. dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Well House Rectory Road Oakley Hampshire RG23 7ED
Enlargement of 3no. dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Beach Arms Hotel Andover Road Oakley Hampshire RG23 7EP
Installation of replacement signs (illuminated and non-illuminated) to include 1x Existing totem frame to be re-clad, 1x 'V' shaped post mounted corex holder, 1x set of individual house name letters,
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-12-29
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- St Leonards Church Rectory Road Oakley Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7ED
T8: reduce back to previous pruning points. T9: reduce back to previous pruning points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Oakley in Hampshire

Property prices in Oakley show an average sale price of £372,600, 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 Oakley a particularly low-crime area.

Oakley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Church Oakley. 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 Oakley includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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 Oakley

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 45 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 tree works (7), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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