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Planning in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Approved
94%
88 of 89 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is a picturesque twin-village and civil parish located in the Upper Thames Valley of South Oxfordshire, nestled between Didcot to the west and the historic market town of Wallingford to the east. The area, which was transferred from Berkshire to Oxfordshire in 1974, is now part of the South Oxfordshire district, making it an appealing locale for those researching planning applications in a region rich in history and community. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,588 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Brightwell-cum-Sotwell covers an area of approximately 13.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Brightwell-cum-Sotwell has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell 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.brightwellcumsotwell.co.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, 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, 105 planning applications were submitted near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (22), tree works (19). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
The average planning decision time near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is 51 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 Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
The planning approval rate near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
The most common type of planning application near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is full planning applications, with 41 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brightwell-cum-Sotwell?
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