How long do planning decisions take near Blenheim (OX33)?

The average planning decision time near Blenheim (OX33) is 48 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 Blenheim (OX33)?

The planning approval rate near Blenheim (OX33) is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Blenheim (OX33)?

The most common type of planning application near Blenheim (OX33) is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Blenheim (OX33)?

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Blenheim (OX33), Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blenheim (OX33), Oxfordshire.

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Planning applications in Blenheim (OX33) are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Blenheim (OX33)

Blenheim is a civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district, approximately 7 miles north of Oxford. Renowned for Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the ancestral home of the Dukes of Marlborough, the area boasts a small population of 78 as of 2001. The parish was established on 1 April 1954, encompassing Blenheim Park and part of Hensington Without, making it a unique locale for planning considerations.

Population: 50 (2021) · Elevation: 100m

District: West Oxfordshire

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Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blenheim (OX33).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blenheim (OX33).

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 Blenheim (OX33) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Blenheim (OX33).

P26/S2183/HH - 14 Blenheim Road Horspath Oxford OX33 1RY
Alterations to the dormer window and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-09
P26/S1121/HH - 22 Blenheim Road Horspath Oxford OX33 1RY
Internal and external alterations, including rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-17
- Overview Stud, Sandy Lane, Horspath, OX33 1TF
Construction of a two bedroom bungalow (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Overview Stud Sandy Lane Horspath OX33 1TF
Discharge of condition 3 (contamination) on application P23/S2608/FUL (Conversion of barn to 1x detached residential dwelling, including associated garden and parking provision).
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-18
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- Swallows 16 Spring Lane Horspath OX33 1SA
Demolition of existing garage. Single storey side and front extension. Single storey rear extension. Gravel driveway. (As amended by plans received 24 January 2024.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 3 Spring Lane Horspath OX33 1SA
Demolition of existing porch and erection of new porch and utility space. New dormer over kitchen, with internal alterations to ground and first floor, including new ground floor bathroom. Demolition
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Blenheim (OX33) in Oxfordshire

Blenheim (OX33) sits at an elevation of 100 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blenheim (OX33) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Blenheim (OX33) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brasenose Wood and Shotover Hill SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Blenheim (OX33)

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Blenheim (OX33). Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Blenheim (OX33) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Blenheim (OX33) were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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