Compton Beauchamp, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton Beauchamp, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Compton Beauchamp
Compton Beauchamp is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Shrivenham in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire, the area became part of Oxfordshire following the 1974 boundary changes. As of the 2001 Census, the parish had a small population of 50 residents, making it an intimate community for potential planning developments.
Population: 66 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton Beauchamp.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton Beauchamp.
- 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 Compton Beauchamp based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Compton Beauchamp.
- P26/V0488/LB - St Frideswides Cottage, Knighton, Swindon, SN6 8NT
Replacement conservatory and two external doors. Enlargement of window opening and insertion of new double door set
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-23 - - Farmyard at Knighton Farm Knighton Swindon SN6 8NN
Demolition of a 20th Century Agricultural Barn. Conversion of an existing dilapidated Listed Barn into a 3-bed dwelling and the construction of 2 new 3-bed dwellings with associated landscaping and pa
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - St Frideswides Cottage Knighton Swindon SN6 8NT
Replacement conservatory and two external doors. Enlargement of window opening and insertion of new double door set
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of Compton Beauchamp in Oxfordshire
Compton Beauchamp is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Shrivenham in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire, the area became part of Oxfordshire following the 1974 boundary changes. As of the 2001 Census, the parish had a small population of 50 residents, making it an intimate community for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 66 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Property prices in Compton Beauchamp show an average sale price of £294,394, 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 Compton Beauchamp a particularly low-crime area.
Compton Beauchamp has one conservation area within its boundaries: Woolstone. 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 Compton Beauchamp includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitehorse Hill SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Compton Beauchamp 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 Compton Beauchamp
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Compton Beauchamp. 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 Compton Beauchamp 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 Compton Beauchamp were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
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