Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Aston Rowant
Aston Rowant is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4.5 miles south of Thame in South Oxfordshire, England. It encompasses the villages of Aston Rowant and Kingston Blount and shares a border with Buckinghamshire to the southeast. With a population of 793 recorded in the 2011 Census, the area is accessible via the Lower Icknield Way, making it relevant for those considering planning applications in this charming rural setting.
Population: 809 (2021) · Area: 11.8 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://astonrowant.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £561,897 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 008B
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 2
- violent-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aston Rowant.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aston Rowant.
- 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 Aston Rowant based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Aston Rowant.
- - The Old Vicarage The Green Aston Rowant OX49 5ST
To convert a conservatory to a garden store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The Old Vicarage The Green Aston Rowant Oxfordshire OX49 5ST
Conversion of conservatory to a garden store. Removal of all glazing to walls, roof and reconstructed in facing brick and tiled roof to match existing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Aston Cottage 18 Church Lane Aston Rowant OX49 5SS
Discharge of conditions 3(Ground levels), 4(Tree and shrub protection measures), 5(Root protection details), 6(Foul and Surface water drainage works), 7(Archaeology (Submission and implementation of W
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Aston Rowant in Oxfordshire
Aston Rowant is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4.5 miles south of Thame in South Oxfordshire, England. It encompasses the villages of Aston Rowant and Kingston Blount and shares a border with Buckinghamshire to the southeast. With a population of 793 recorded in the 2011 Census, the area is accessible via the Lower Icknield Way, making it relevant for those considering planning applications in this charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 809 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Aston Rowant covers an area of approximately 11.8 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 Aston Rowant show an average sale price of £561,897, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Aston Rowant is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Aston Rowant has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kingston Blount, Aston Rowant, Lewknor. 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 Aston Rowant includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Aston Rowant planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://astonrowant.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 Aston Rowant
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Aston Rowant. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aston Rowant may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aston Rowant were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), other applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Kingston Blount planning applications
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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.