Burcot, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burcot, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burcot are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burcot
Burcot is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Clifton Hampden in South Oxfordshire, England, situated along the left bank of the River Thames. With a population of 187 recorded in 1931, this charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and riverside appeal, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Clifton Hampden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,195 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burcot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burcot.
- 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 Burcot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Burcot.
- - Land to the rear of No. 81 Abingdon Road Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7LB
Proposed erection of a dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Cygnus House Burcot OX14 3DP
Variation of condition 7 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) on planning application reference P21/S2212/FUL - to seek a variation to the required implementation of the surface water drainage details and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Land east of Dinckley Court Abingdon Road Burcot OX14 3DP
Discharge of conditions 11(material samples),12(boundary treatment) and 14(scheme of biodiversity enhancements) on application ref. P24/S3401/S73 Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) on applicati
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Springfield Burcot OX14 3DP
Existing garage / outbuilding is in use as a separate unit of accommodation or dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Burcot in Oxfordshire
Burcot is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Clifton Hampden in South Oxfordshire, England, situated along the left bank of the River Thames. With a population of 187 recorded in 1931, this charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and riverside appeal, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Clifton Hampden district.
Property prices in Burcot show an average sale price of £406,195, 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 Burcot a particularly low-crime area.
Burcot has one conservation area within its boundaries: Dorchester. 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 Burcot includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Burcot 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.
Planning Activity in Burcot
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Burcot. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burcot may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burcot were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dorchester planning applications
- Berinsfield planning applications
- Clifton Hampden planning applications
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- Meadside planning applications
- Long Wittenham planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.