Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aston Upthorpe, Oxfordshire.
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About Aston Upthorpe
Aston Upthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles southeast of Didcot in South Oxfordshire. Previously part of Berkshire, it became part of Oxfordshire following the 1974 boundary changes. The village is notable for its scenic surroundings, including the ancient downland where a scene from the film *National Lampoon's European Vacation* was shot. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stands at 179, making it a small but vibrant community for planning considerations.
Population: 191 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.astonupthorpe.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £360,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 010C
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aston Upthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aston Upthorpe.
- 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 Upthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Aston Upthorpe.
- - Ham Paddock Alison's Lane Moreton Road Aston Tirrold OX11 9GW
Two dwellings and associated works (phased development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Aston Tirrold Manor Aston Street Aston Tirrold OX11 9DJ
Repairs to front boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Blewburton Hall, Hagbourne Road, Aston Upthorpe, OX11 9EE
T1 & T2 - To remove x2 large Ash trees with defects down to ground level, these trees have some questionable unions and suspected Ionotus hispidus brackets throughout the stem. T3 & T4 - To reduce hea
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Upthorpe Farm Moreton Road Aston Tirrold OX11 9EW
Discharge of condition 16 (contamination remediation sign off) on application ref. P23/S0791/S73 (Variation of conditions 2(approved plans), 3(sample materials), 4(surface water drainage), 5(foul wate
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Applecroft Aston Street Aston Tirrold OX11 9DJ
Construction of an outbuilding and swim pond at the eastern end of the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Aston Upthorpe in Oxfordshire
Aston Upthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles southeast of Didcot in South Oxfordshire. Previously part of Berkshire, it became part of Oxfordshire following the 1974 boundary changes. The village is notable for its scenic surroundings, including the ancient downland where a scene from the film *National Lampoon's European Vacation* was shot. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stands at 179, making it a small but vibrant community for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 191 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Aston Upthorpe covers an area of approximately 4.7 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 Upthorpe show an average sale price of £360,390, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Aston Upthorpe is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Aston Upthorpe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Aston Tirrold and Aston Upthorpe, South Moreton. 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 Upthorpe includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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 Upthorpe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.astonupthorpe.org/. 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 Upthorpe
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Aston Upthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aston Upthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 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 Upthorpe were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Aston Tirrold 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.