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11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Benson · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council
- 41 Old London Road, Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6RRAwaiting decisionSingle Storey Front Extension & Replacement Roof to Form Habitable Accommodation (Schedule 1 application under the 2026 Regulations)Other DevelopmentReceived 4 Nov 2026P26/S4848/HH
- Benson Lock, Road Running Through Preston Crowmarsh, Preston Crowmarsh, WallingfordAwaiting decisionTo carry out high priority tree works as per survey report G&TS/SR/0271Works to trees in CAReceived 27 Oct 2026P26/S5029/TCA
- 19 Castle Square Benson Wallingford OX10 6SDAwaiting decisionT1 — Beech, approximately 18 metres high Reduce the crown height by approximately 6 metres, leaving a final height of approximately 12 metres. Prune back the lateral spread by up to 4 metres. All reduction cuts to be made to suitable growth points. T2 — Cedar, approximately 17 metres high Reduce the crown height by approximately 4 metres, leaving a final height of approximately 13 metres. Prune back the lateral spread by up to 2.5 metres, cutting to suitable growth points where available. T3 — Declining Leylandii, approximately 10 metres high Fell to ground level. T4 — Bay, approximately 8 metres high Pollard and restructure the crown to leave a final height of approximately 3 metres.Works to trees in CAReceived 12 Oct 2026P26/S4671/TCA
- 55 Old London Road Benson Wallingford OX10 6RRAwaiting decisionInstallation of 1 x 9m Medium PoleTelecoms 28 day notification Part 16, Class AReceived 12 Oct 2026P26/S4726/16A(28)
- 6 Sunnyside, Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6LZAwaiting decisionTwo and single storey rear and side extensions, dormer to frontOther DevelopmentReceived 9 Oct 2026P26/S4617/HH
Planning in Benson
- Approved
- 94%
- 32 of 33 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Benson in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.
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Around Benson
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OX10 315 applications in the last 12 months
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About Benson
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 settlement 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.
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 (September 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, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Benson. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.