Berinsfield, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Berinsfield, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Berinsfield
Berinsfield is a village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 7 miles southeast of Oxford. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Berinsfield was recorded at 2,806, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,773 (2021) · Area: 3.7 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £499,527 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 012D
Crime Statistics
19 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- public-order: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- drugs: 1
- shoplifting: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Berinsfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Berinsfield.
- 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 Berinsfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Berinsfield.
- - 39 Fane Drive Berinsfield OX10 7NE
Change of use from Class E(e) medical / health services to Class C3 dwellinghouse (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 1 Barrington Close Berinsfield OX10 7NP
New side extension to form a utility, shower room and snug.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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A brief summary of Berinsfield in Oxfordshire
Berinsfield is a village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 7 miles southeast of Oxford. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Berinsfield was recorded at 2,806, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,773 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Berinsfield covers an area of approximately 3.7 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 Berinsfield show an average sale price of £499,527, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 19 crimes reported in the Berinsfield area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Berinsfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dorchester. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Berinsfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.visionwebsites.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=272&SiteExtra=14303760&TopNavId=587&NavSideId=2894. 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 Berinsfield
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Berinsfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Berinsfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Berinsfield were full planning applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.