Search Christmas Common planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Christmas Common · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- High Down, Christmas Common, Watlington, OX49 5HRAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing stable building and erection of a detached two-bay garage with ancillary workshop, incorporating a replacement bat roost within the roof space, together with associated access, drainage and landscaping works.Other DevelopmentReceived 20 Oct 2026P26/S4829/HH
- Setterfields, Christmas Common, Watlington, OX49 5HLApprovedRetrospective application for three replacement windows to 1983 extension of house, and regularisation of as-built 1983 extension width.Other DevelopmentReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sep 2026P26/S2936/LB
- Setterfields, Christmas Common, Watlington, OX49 5HLApprovedRetrospective application for three replacement windows on the 1983 extension of house, and regularisation of as-built 1983 extension width.Other DevelopmentReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 28 Sep 2026P26/S2935/HH
- Abbots Farm Greenfield Christmas Common Watlington OX49 5HJApprovedDemolition of existing stable building and concrete hardstanding. Construction of new oak frame outbuilding.Householder ApplicationReceived 1 Jun 2026Decided 31 Jul 2026P26/S1947/HH
- The Tower Access Track To The Tower Christmas Common Watlington OX49 5HLApprovedSingle storey rear extension, pergola and alterations to decking/patio.Householder ApplicationReceived 22 May 2026Decided 29 Jul 2026P26/S1802/HH
Planning in Christmas Common
- Approved
- 83%
- 10 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Christmas Common in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.
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Around Christmas Common
Postcode districts
OX49 86 applications in the last 12 monthsRG9 446 applications in the last 12 monthsOX9 119 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
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About Christmas Common
Christmas Common is a picturesque hamlet located within the Watlington civil parish in Oxfordshire, approximately 7.5 miles south of Thame and near the Buckinghamshire border. Situated at an elevation of 812 feet on the Chiltern Hills escarpment, it features prominent local landmarks, including two distinctive radio masts. This unique topography and location may influence planning considerations in the area, especially regarding visibility and development regulations. It sits within the Watlington district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Christmas Common 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 Christmas Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Christmas Common has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Christmas Common 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Christmas Common, 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, 14 planning applications were submitted near Christmas Common. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).