Chinnor, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chinnor, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 7,643 (2021) · Area: 13.8 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.chinnorparishcouncil.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £492,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chinnor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chinnor.
- 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 Chinnor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Chinnor.
- - 18 Red Kite Road Chinnor OX39 4DG
Side extension and erection of a front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 2 Oak End Way Chinnor Oxon OX39 4JJ
Construction of single storey front extension, garage conversion and replace existing flat roof with tiled lean-to roof at front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 22 Greenwood Avenue Chinnor OX39 4HN
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension with replacement front porch. Works to include the demolition of the garage and conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 50 Oakley Road Chinnor Oxon OX39 4HX
Single storey flat roof rear extension with two skylights. Depth 4.273m Height 3.156m Height to eaves 2.960m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 9 Willow Road Chinnor OX39 4RA
Conversion of the existing integral garage to new bedroom, ensuite and utility room to provide first floor living space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway Co Ltd, Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4ER
Discharge of conditions 4(tree protection) and 5(surface water drainage works) on application ref. P24/S2058/FUL (Single storey pavilion style building (to replace temporary marquee) and single storey
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 51 Cherry Tree Road Chinnor OX39 4QZ
Single storey front extension including an open porch and alterations to first floor fenestration to facilitate new bathroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 38B Station Road Chinnor OX39 4PZ
Proposed single storey and separate infill extension, conversion of garage into habitable space including fenestration alterations to include an open porch to the new front door location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Corner Patch 36A Cherry Tree Road Chinnor OX39 4QZ
Erection of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 24 Station Road Chinnor OX39 4PZ
Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Residential Institution. (Additional supporting letter received 15th October 2025, addressing the objections received during the consultation (Transport state
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 17 Red Kite Road Chinnor OX39 4DG
Single storey rear extension. Materials to match existing, facing brickwork and flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 43 Barley Rye Chinnor OX39 4FN
Proposed internal alterations to form additional bedroom together with a new window opening to side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 4 Lacemakers Chinnor OX39 4TR
Single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Chinnor in Oxfordshire
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 £492,080, 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 Chinnor a particularly low-crime area.
Chinnor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chinnor, Oakley. 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 Chinnor includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chinnor Chalk Pit SSSI, Chinnor Hill SSSI, Aston Rowant Woods SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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, Chinnor planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chinnorparishcouncil.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 Chinnor
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Chinnor. Of these, 100% 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 Chinnor 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 Chinnor were full planning applications (9), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Oakley planning applications
- Crowell planning applications
- Hempton Wainhill planning applications
- Lower Wainhill planning applications
- Crowell Hill planning applications
- Emmington planning applications
- Sprig's Alley planning applications
- Henton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.