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House prices in South Oxfordshire District Council: average £476,026, +3.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has South Oxfordshire District Council received?
South Oxfordshire District Council received 2,269 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does South Oxfordshire District Council take to decide applications?
South Oxfordshire District Council takes an average of 61 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for South Oxfordshire District Council?
South Oxfordshire District Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in South Oxfordshire District Council?
Submit your representation to South Oxfordshire District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the South Oxfordshire District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a South Oxfordshire District Council planning decision?
Yes. If South Oxfordshire District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 637 appeals were lodged against South Oxfordshire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from South Oxfordshire District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About South Oxfordshire District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the South Oxfordshire District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

South Oxfordshire District Council serves a local government area within the ceremonial county of Oxfordshire, England. Currently, the council operates from Abingdon-on-Thames but is set to relocate to Didcot, the district's largest town. Notably, the region south of the River Thames falls within the historic boundaries of Berkshire, making it a unique area for planning applications.

The council area encompasses 176 towns and villages, including Didcot, Henley-on-Thames, Thame and Wallingford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, South Oxfordshire District Council received 2,269 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (698), discharge of conditions (346), tree works (199). 62 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

637 planning appeals were lodged against South Oxfordshire District Council decisions, of which 194 were allowed and 368 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for South Oxfordshire District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the South Oxfordshire District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.