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12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chinnor · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 90 days

15A Lower Road, Chinnor, OX39 4DTAwaiting decisionGarage conversion with part single storey side extension to front of garage and part single storey rear extension (Schedule 1 application under the 2026 Regulations)Other DevelopmentReceived 26 Oct 2026P26/S4994/HH
Land at Crowell Road ChinnorAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 15(archaeological excavation assessment) on application ref. P21/S0804/O Outline application (with all matters reserved except Layout and Access), for the erection of up to 54 age restricted dwellings (for people aged 55 and over), including 40% affordable housing and communal facilities, on land to the north of Crowell Road, Chinnor. New vehicular access to be created off Crowell Road, along with the retention of the existing pedestrian access to Oakley Road to the North.Discharge ConditionsReceived 23 Oct 2026P26/S4939/DIS
Land North Of Crowell Road, Chinnor. OxonAwaiting decisionPartial discharge of Condition 6 (Energy Statement Verification) and Condition 7 (Space Standards Compliance) for Plots 46-54 of Planning Permission Reference P22/S3225/RM. Reserved Matters application for appearance, landscaping and scale and discharge of Condition 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), Condition 8 (Landscaping Management Plan) and Condition 22 (Cycle Parking Facilities) pursuant to Outline Permission P21/S0804/O. [Outline application (with all matters reserved except Layout and Access), for the erection of up to 54 age restricted dwellings (for people aged 55 and over), including 40% affordable housing and communal facilities, on land to the north of Crowell Road, Chinnor. New vehicular access to be created off Crowell Road, along with the retention of the existing pedestrian access to Oakley Road to the North at Land at Crowell Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire].Discharge ConditionsReceived 23 Oct 2026P26/S4940/DIS
7 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, OX39 4DZAwaiting decisionInstallation of replacement escape pavement light and erection of front boundary railings and gate.Other DevelopmentReceived 12 Oct 2026P26/S4665/HH
37 Pilmore Meadow, Chinnor, OX39 4GAAwaiting decisionProposed loft conversion.Other DevelopmentReceived 8 Oct 2026P26/S4430/LDP

Planning in Chinnor

Approved: 91%; 60 of 66 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Chinnor

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OX39 73 applications in the last 12 monthsOX9 119 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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About Chinnor

Chinnor is a prominent village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles southeast of Thame, near the Buckinghamshire border. Nestled along the Icknield Way and situated below the Chiltern escarpment, Chinnor has seen growth over the years, with the 2011 Census reporting a population of 5,924. The civil parish also encompasses the village of Emmington, which has been included since 1932, making it a key area for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,643 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Chinnor covers an area of approximately 13.8 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 Chinnor show an average sale price of £525,564, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chinnor area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chinnor a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Chinnor has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chinnor 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.chinnorparishcouncil.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chinnor, 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, 72 planning applications were submitted near Chinnor. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), outline applications (15), discharge of conditions (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chinnor?

In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Chinnor. The approval rate is 91%.

How long do planning decisions take near Chinnor?

The average planning decision time near Chinnor is 64 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 Chinnor?

The planning approval rate near Chinnor is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chinnor?

The most common type of planning application near Chinnor is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chinnor?

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