How long do planning decisions take near Blackditch?

The average planning decision time near Blackditch is 33 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 Blackditch?

The planning approval rate near Blackditch is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blackditch?

The most common type of planning application near Blackditch is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blackditch?

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Blackditch, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackditch, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
LSOA: West Oxfordshire 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Blackditch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Blackditch.

- Unit 9 Stanton Harcourt Industrial Estate Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5UX
Erection of two 6m posts with lamps (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-25
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26/01452/FUL · Validated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 - Unit 9 Stanton Harcourt Industrial Estate Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5UX
Erection of two 6m posts with lamps (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-25
- Land At Butts Piece Main Road Stanton Harcourt Oxfordshire
Reserved matters application for up to 40 dwellings whilst discharging conditions 2 (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale), 4 (access), 11 (tree protection), 13 (ground levels), 14 (broadband), 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-20
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- The Harcourt Arms Main Road Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5RJ
Internal and external alterations to existing modern extension to form additional ground floor bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-13
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- The Harcourt Arms Main Road Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5RJ
Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm that the use of the site as a public house is lawful, and that condition 20 of planning permission 15/02599/FUL relates only to the outbuilding for the use of vill
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Land At (E) 441652 (N) 205889 Main Road Stanton Harcourt Oxfordshire
Discharge of conditions 6 (surface water drainage scheme), 7 (contamination), 9 (external walls), 10 (external windows and doors), 14 (bat and bird boxes), and 15 (hard and soft landscaping) of planni
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Sports Ground Main Road Stanton Harcourt Oxfordshire OX29 5RJ
Close existing and construct new entrance to the playing field in revised position together with associated works and the installation of a gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Wychwood House Main Road Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5RP
Fell 6 (T1-6) non-native Leylandi/cypress trees that have been left to grow out of control. They block a lot of light, one is close to the house and two of them are interfering with the power line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
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- Flexneys House Main Road Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5RP
Internal alterations to fit new integrated slim secondary glazing (4mm clear thermal Plexiglass) secured to the inside of existing stone or timber mullion windows by magnetic strip to all existing edg
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-06
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- Greensleeves Blackditch Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5SB
Erection of four semi-detached dwellings with garages and associated landscaping (non material amendment to 22/00430/FUL to allow omission of a roof flue to all four semi-detached dwellings, addition
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-26
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- Barn Adj To 11 Farmhouse Close Stanton Harcourt Oxfordshire
Conversion of agricultural barn to a single dwelling and the addition of a single storey extension and associated works (amended description and plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 1 The Row Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5SG
Yew (T1) - Reduce by approximately 3 metres (Picture attached) due to close proximity to house and excessive shading.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2015-08-17
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- 8 Farmhouse Close Stanton Harcourt Witney Oxfordshire OX29 5TD
2 large leylandii-like trees in back left corner of our back garden. They are at the left side of our garden, as look out of our back door, next to our neighbour's garage. They are blocking out light.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2015-04-14
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A brief summary of Blackditch in Oxfordshire

Blackditch is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England.

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

Blackditch has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stanton Harcourt and Sutton. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blackditch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stanton Harcourt SSSI. 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 Blackditch

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Blackditch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blackditch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blackditch were full planning applications (6), amendments (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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