How long do planning decisions take near Rotherfield Peppard?

The average planning decision time near Rotherfield Peppard is 55 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 Rotherfield Peppard?

The planning approval rate near Rotherfield Peppard is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rotherfield Peppard?

The most common type of planning application near Rotherfield Peppard is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rotherfield Peppard?

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Rotherfield Peppard, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rotherfield Peppard, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rotherfield Peppard are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rotherfield Peppard

Rotherfield Peppard is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire, located just 3 miles west of Henley-on-Thames. Home to approximately 1,649 residents as of the 2011 Census, the area features notable attractions such as Peppard Hill and public spaces like Peppard Common, a scenic woodland and meadow. With a mix of residential and recreational spaces, including a golf course and Kingwood Common, Rotherfield Peppard is an appealing location for potential planning applications in a serene, rural setting.

Population: 1,730 (2021) · Area: 7.7 km²

District: South Oxfordshire

Website: http://www.rppc.org.uk

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £685,122 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Wycombe
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 040C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rotherfield Peppard.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rotherfield Peppard.

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 Rotherfield Peppard based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rotherfield Peppard.

- Rushton House Church Lane Rotherfield Peppard RG9 5JR
Two storey and single storey rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Rotherfield Peppard in Oxfordshire

Rotherfield Peppard covers an area of approximately 7.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Rotherfield Peppard show an average sale price of £685,122, 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 Rotherfield Peppard a particularly low-crime area.

Rotherfield Peppard has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rotherfield Peppard, Shepherd's Green, Greys Green. 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 Rotherfield Peppard includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bear, Oveys and Great Bottom Woods SSSI; 12 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, Rotherfield Peppard planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.rppc.org.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 Rotherfield Peppard

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Rotherfield Peppard. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rotherfield Peppard were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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