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Planning in Appleford

Approved
100%
25 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Appleford in the last 24 months, from Vale of White Horse District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 353 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.

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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Appleford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Appleford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Appleford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.applefordpc.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Appleford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Appleford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were other applications (30), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Appleford?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Appleford. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Appleford?
The average planning decision time near Appleford is 46 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 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Appleford?
The most common type of planning application near Appleford is other, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Appleford?
You can search and track planning applications near Appleford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.