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Planning in Balscote

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Balscote in the last 24 months, from Cherwell District Council's planning register.

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About Balscote

Balscote, also known as Balscott, is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Wroxton, Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles west of Banbury. With historical roots tracing back to the Domesday Book of 1086, the name has evolved from Berescote to Balescot, reflecting its Old English origins which denote a home associated with a man named Bælli. This charming village offers a unique blend of history and rural character, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Wroxton district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Balscote 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.balscote.org.uk.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Balscote, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Balscote. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Balscote?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Balscote. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Balscote?
The average planning decision time near Balscote is 52 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 Balscote?
The planning approval rate near Balscote is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Balscote?
The most common type of planning application near Balscote is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Balscote?
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