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Planning in Bampton

Approved
96%
55 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Bampton

Bampton, known as Bampton-in-the-Bush, is a civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district, approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Witney. With a population of 2,994 as of the 2021 census, the area features both a town hall and a village hall, reflecting its dual identity as a town and a village. The parish encompasses the built-up area of Bampton and the surrounding rural regions, including the hamlet of Weald, making it an important locale for planning applications in Oxfordshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,994 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.

Property prices in Bampton show an average sale price of £465,340, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bampton 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.bamptonoxon.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bampton, 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, 79 planning applications were submitted near Bampton. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (7), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bampton?
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Bampton. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bampton?
The average planning decision time near Bampton is 40 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 Bampton?
The planning approval rate near Bampton is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bampton?
The most common type of planning application near Bampton is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bampton?
You can search and track planning applications near Bampton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.