How long do planning decisions take near Willowbank?

The average planning decision time near Willowbank is 62 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 Willowbank?

The planning approval rate near Willowbank is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Willowbank?

The most common type of planning application near Willowbank is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Willowbank?

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Willowbank, Buckinghamshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willowbank, Buckinghamshire.

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Area Information

Admin district: Hillingdon
Parliamentary constituency: Uxbridge and South Ruislip
LSOA: Hillingdon 022C

Crime Statistics

244 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 63
violent-crime: 45
shoplifting: 43
public-order: 19
other-theft: 17
theft-from-the-person: 12
vehicle-crime: 12
criminal-damage-arson: 11
drugs: 9
burglary: 7
robbery: 3
bicycle-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willowbank.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Willowbank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Willowbank.

29111/TRE/2026/101 - CLARE HOUSE NURSING HOME 176 HAREFIELD ROAD UXBRIDGE
TPO 386 G2 1x Common Lime to remove basal and epicormic growth up to 2.5m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-04-22
- 146 HAREFIELD ROAD UXBRIDGE UB8 1PW
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include rear dormer and 3 x front roof lights (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 10 BEACON CLOSE UXBRIDGE
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension, first floor rear extension with pitched roofs, installation of rear patio, amendments to roof form of front porch with amendments to fenestration (
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2026-03-02
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- 164 HAREFIELD ROAD UXBRIDGE UB8 1PP
Conversion of the roof space to habitable use to include a hip to gable extension, rear dormer with a Juliette balcony, and 2x front roof lights (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development fo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-12-23
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- 21 Lime Walk New Denham Buckinghamshire UB9 4AS
First floor extension/part two storey rear and single storey side/front and rear extensions including side rooflights (renewal of planning permission ref: PL/22/2722/FA)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-12-15
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- 164 HAREFIELD ROAD UXBRIDGE UB8 1PP
Erection of 2no. semi-detached dwellinghouses with associated landscaping, parking, cycle and bin storage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-09-22
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- 33 Willow Crescent East New Denham Buckinghamshire UB9 4AR
Removal of existing hipped roof and erection of new barn hip first floor, with side facing dormer windows and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2025-02-03
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- 38 Willow Crescent West New Denham Buckinghamshire UB9 4AT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Chiltern South Bucks | Date: 2024-03-22
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- 13A NORTH COMMON ROAD UXBRIDGE UB8 1PD
Erection of 2 x two storey, 3-bedroom detached dwellings with associated parking and amenity space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Willowbank in Buckinghamshire

Willowbank is a settlement located in Buckinghamshire, England.

The Willowbank area recorded 244 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Willowbank has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Uxbridge and Windsor Street, Denham, Uxbridge Moor, Rockingham Bridge, Uxbridge Lock, Denham Lock. 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 Willowbank includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Denham Lock Wood SSSI, Fray's Farm Meadows SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Willowbank

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Willowbank. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Willowbank.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Willowbank slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Willowbank were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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