How long do planning decisions take near Charlton?

The average planning decision time near Charlton 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 Charlton?

The planning approval rate near Charlton is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Charlton?

The most common type of planning application near Charlton is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Charlton?

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Charlton, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Charlton, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Charlton 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £375,790 (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 016G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Charlton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Charlton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

16 planning applications found near Charlton.

P26/V0625/LDP - 5 Harcourt Way Wantage OX12 7DA
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-05-14
P26/V1355/HH - 13 Barnards Way Wantage OX12 7EA
Rear single-storey extension and side first-floor extension above existing garage and utility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-24
P26/V0817/HH - 5 Aldworth Avenue Wantage OX12 7EJ
To remove a lean-to structure and erect a single storey porch extension to the front of the dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-21
P26/V0607/HH - 29 Upthorpe Drive, Wantage, OX12 7DF
Two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-20
- 29 Upthorpe Drive Wantage OX12 7DF
Two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 22 Harcourt Green Wantage OX12 7DJ
Proposed single-storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-10
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P26/V0688/LDP - 22 Harcourt Green, Wantage, OX12 7DJ
Proposed single-storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-10
P26/V0352/LDP - 45 Chapel Close, Wantage, OX12 7DY
Proposed single storey rear extension and the introduction of a window to the ground floor side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-13
- 45 Chapel Close Wantage OX12 7DY
Proposed single storey rear extension and the introduction of a window to the ground floor side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Ridgeway Garage, Grove Road, Wantage, OX12 7DR
Discharge of condition 2(noise attenuation & mitigation measures) on application ref. P18/V3077/FUL Retrospective Planning for Addition of Car Washing Facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-07
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- 58 Harcourt Road Wantage Oxfordshire England OX12 7ES
Proposed alterations to dwelling and existing integral annex. Internal alterations, new French doors in existing side window opening and new soil and vent pipes (clarification of external materials pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-10-23
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- Land at Crab Hill Land north of A417 and east of A338 Wantage OX12 7PD
Reserved matters application for Western Area Enabling Works including 1. Phase 6 boundary road; 2. Proposed landscape planting along ditch and filter drain to rear of Central Phase 6B and South West
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-06-12
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- 72 Foliat Drive Wantage OX12 7AL
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-10-18
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- The Barn Charlton Village Road Charlton Wantage OX12 7HQ
Rebuilding of front garage projection following fire damage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-10-04
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- 10 Palmers Wantage OX12 7HB
Proposed front and side extension to create granny annexe. (Amended Certificate of Ownership received 27 July 2023). (As amplified by additional information received 14 August 2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-07-11
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- 9 Paddock Close Wantage OX12 7EQ
Proposed two storey rear extension. (As amended by plans received 13th March 2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Charlton in Oxfordshire

Charlton is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England.

Property prices in Charlton show an average sale price of £375,790, 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 Charlton a particularly low-crime area.

Charlton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wantage Town Centre, Wantage, Charlton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Charlton 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.

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Planning Activity in Charlton

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Charlton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Charlton were full planning applications (18), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (5). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 33 applications
Refused: 1 application
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 28 applications

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