How long do planning decisions take near Bix?

The average planning decision time near Bix is 95 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 Bix?

The planning approval rate near Bix is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bix?

The most common type of planning application near Bix is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bix?

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Bix, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bix, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bix are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bix

Bix is a picturesque village located in the civil parish of Bix and Assendon, situated approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills at an elevation of around 130 metres, Bix offers a charming rural setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.

District: Bix and Assendon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £685,122 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bix.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bix.

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 Bix based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bix.

- Bix Underwood near Bix RG9 6DD
Proposed replacement dwellinghouse and associated works and landscaping (revised by plan received 2025-02-20 to reduce red line area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Bix in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Bix show an average sale price of £685,122, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bix a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bix includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lambridge Wood SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bix

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bix. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bix.

With an average of 95 days, decisions near Bix take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bix were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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