How long do planning decisions take near Coscote?

The average planning decision time near Coscote is 54 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 Coscote?

The planning approval rate near Coscote is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coscote?

The most common type of planning application near Coscote is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coscote?

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Coscote, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coscote, Oxfordshire.

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About Coscote

Coscote is a hamlet located in the civil parish of East Hagbourne, just 1 mile south of Didcot in the scenic Berkshire Downs. Formerly known as Cokelscote, the hamlet became part of Oxfordshire following a boundary change in 1974. Coscote falls within the parish community of St Andrew's Church in Hagbourne, making it a notable area for local planning applications and developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £444,821 (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 015I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coscote.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Coscote based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Coscote.

- 32 Loyd Road Didcot OX11 8JT
First floor extension over existing and remove part of existing extension (rear east facade).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
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A brief summary of Coscote in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Coscote show an average sale price of £444,821, 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 Coscote a particularly low-crime area.

Coscote has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Hagbourne, Didcot Old, West Hagbourne. 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 Coscote 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 Coscote

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Coscote. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Coscote were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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