How long do planning decisions take near Appleford?

The average planning decision time near Appleford is 30 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 Appleford?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Appleford?

The most common type of planning application near Appleford is other, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Appleford?

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Appleford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Appleford, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Appleford are administered by Vale Of White Horse District Council. View the full Vale Of White Horse District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Appleford

Appleford-on-Thames is a quaint village and civil parish located on the south bank of the River Thames, approximately 2 miles north of Didcot in Oxfordshire's Vale of White Horse district. Previously part of Berkshire until local government boundary changes in 1974, the parish had a population of 350 according to the 2011 Census. It officially adopted the name Appleford-on-Thames in April 2000, reflecting its picturesque riverside setting.

Population: 353 (2021) · Area: 3.0 km²

District: Vale of White Horse

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £411,244 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
LSOA: Vale of White Horse 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Appleford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Appleford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Appleford.

P26/V1472/LDP - 25 Chambrai Close Appleford Abingdon OX14 4NT
Conversion of part of existing integral garage to habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-06-03
- Appleford House Church Street Appleford Abingdon OX14 4PB
Variation of condition no 2 (Approved plans) and 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) on application ref P23/V1663/HH - to amend the following: -The existing rear garage brick
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-05
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P26/V0577/S73 - Appleford House, Church Street, Appleford, Abingdon, OX14 4PB
Variation of condition no 2 (Approved plans) and 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) on application ref P23/V1663/HH - to amend the following: -The existing rear garage brick
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-05
- Thatched Cottage Church Street Appleford Abingdon OX14 4PA
Proposed installation of Air Source Heat Pump ,externally positioned away from Cottage on concrete plinth. introduction of underfloor heating system to main Cottage and upgrading of several radiators,
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10
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P25/V2688/HH - Thatched Cottage, Church Street, Appleford, Abingdon, OX14 4PA
Proposed installation of Air Source Heat Pump ,externally positioned away from Cottage on concrete plinth. introduction of underfloor heating system to main Cottage and upgrading of several radiators,
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10
- Thatched Cottage Church Street Appleford Abingdon OX14 4PA
Proposed installation of Air Source Heat Pump ,externally positioned away from Cottage on concrete plinth. introduction of underfloor heating system to main Cottage and upgrading of several radiators,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10
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P25/V2689/LB - Thatched Cottage, Church Street, Appleford, Abingdon, OX14 4PA
Proposed installation of Air Source Heat Pump ,externally positioned away from Cottage on concrete plinth. introduction of underfloor heating system to main Cottage and upgrading of several radiators,
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10
- 8 Main Road Appleford Abingdon OX14 4PG
Construction of single storey outbuilding in the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Appleford House Church Street Appleford Abingdon OX14 4PB
One and half-storey extensions to the northwest and south elevations following partial demolition of the existing garage. (Amended plans to remove garage and garden store and additional tree informati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Appleford in Oxfordshire

Appleford covers an area of approximately 3.0 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 Appleford show an average sale price of £411,244, 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 Appleford a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Appleford includes 2 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, Appleford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.applefordpc.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 Appleford

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Appleford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

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

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Appleford were other applications (31), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 36 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Awaiting decision: 4 applications

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