South Harefield, Hillingdon - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Harefield, Hillingdon - Greater London.
Hillingdon - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Harefield are administered by London Borough Of Hillingdon. View the full London Borough Of Hillingdon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Harefield
South Harefield is a picturesque village located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, approximately 17 miles northwest of Charing Cross. Nestled near the boundaries of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, it boasts a population of 7,399 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This tranquil setting presents a unique context for exploring planning applications in a growing suburban area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £505,193 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hillingdon
- Parliamentary constituency: Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
- LSOA: Hillingdon 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Harefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Harefield.
- 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 South Harefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near South Harefield.
- - CARRIAGE HOUSE CHURCH HILL HAREFIELD UB9 6DX
Erection of a timber car port structure and storage shed within existing car parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Carriage House CHURCH HILL HAREFIELD UB9 6DX
Erection of a timber car port structure and storage shed to existing car parking area (Related to Listed Building Consent application ref. 38029/APP/2026/269)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 4 PRIORY AVENUE HAREFIELD
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear and front extension, following the demolition of an existing garage to the side and rear conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 38 TRUESDALE DRIVE HAREFIELD
Conversion of garage into habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of South Harefield in Hillingdon - Greater London
South Harefield is a picturesque village located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, approximately 17 miles northwest of Charing Cross. Nestled near the boundaries of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire, it boasts a population of 7,399 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This tranquil setting presents a unique context for exploring planning applications in a growing suburban area.
Property prices in South Harefield show an average sale price of £505,193, 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 South Harefield a particularly low-crime area.
South Harefield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Widewater Lock, Harefield Village. 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 South Harefield includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mid Colne Valley SSSI, Old Park Wood SSSI, Ruislip Woods SSSI and 1 more; 6 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, South Harefield 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 South Harefield
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near South Harefield. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 South Harefield.
At 64 days on average, decisions near South Harefield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Harefield were full planning applications (11). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 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.