How long do planning decisions take near Buckland?

The average planning decision time near Buckland is 68 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 Buckland?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Buckland?

The most common type of planning application near Buckland is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Buckland?

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Buckland, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Buckland, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Buckland are administered by Vale Of White Horse District Council. View the full Vale Of White Horse District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Buckland

Buckland is a village and expansive civil parish located approximately 4 miles northeast of Faringdon in the Vale of White Horse District of Oxfordshire. Previously part of Berkshire until 1974, the parish recorded a population of 588 in the 2011 Census. In addition to Buckland itself, the civil parish encompasses the small settlements of Carswell and Barcote to the west, Buckland Marsh to the north, and the modern development of Gainfield to the south, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.

Population: 611 (2021) · Area: 18.2 km²

District: Vale of White Horse

Website: https://www.bucklandpcouncil.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £362,112 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Buckland.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Buckland based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Buckland.

- Buckland Mead, Section Of A420 Running Through Buckland, Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QR
It is proposed to fell the tree which is a goat willow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Bay Cottage Buckland Faringdon Oxon SN7 8QR
Installation of conservation skylight rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Southby Buckland Faringdon SN7 8QR
To clad the south facing wall of the extension with larch timber boarding and painted with a preservative tinted grey paint - RETROSPECTIVE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-06-21
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- Shoals Cottage St George's Road Buckland Faringdon SN7 8QW
Wooden summerhouse (single storey) (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Buckland in Oxfordshire

Buckland covers an area of approximately 18.2 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 Buckland show an average sale price of £362,112, 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 Buckland a particularly low-crime area.

Buckland has one conservation area within its boundaries: Buckland. 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 Buckland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chimney Meadows SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Buckland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.bucklandpcouncil.org.uk/. 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 Buckland

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Buckland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

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

At 68 days on average, decisions near Buckland slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Buckland were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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