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Benson, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

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Planning data sourced from Oxfordshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Benson - Planning Applications & Local Development

Benson is a village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, England, situated approximately 1.5 miles north of Wallingford at the base of the Chiltern Hills. With a population of 4,754 recorded in the 2011 Census, the village is notable for the Ewelme Brook, which flows into the River Thames near Benson Lock, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications in the area. The other has a population of approximately 4,805 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Benson covers an area of approximately 9.8 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 Benson show an average sale price of £486,505, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Benson area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Benson 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.parish-council.com/Benson/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Benson, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.