How long do planning decisions take near Cothill?

The average planning decision time near Cothill is 44 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 Cothill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cothill?

The most common type of planning application near Cothill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cothill?

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Cothill, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cothill, Oxfordshire.

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About Cothill

Cothill is a hamlet located approximately 1.75 miles east-northeast of Marcham, a village and civil parish in Oxfordshire. As part of the Marcham parish, which had a population of 1,905 according to the 2011 Census, Cothill is situated in an area that includes notable neighboring locations such as Gozzard's Ford. Historically, Cothill and other nearby areas were part of Berkshire until they were incorporated into Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974, making it essential for anyone researching planning applications to consider the local governance and historical context.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £404,175 (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 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cothill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cothill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cothill.

- Cothill Fen SSSI
EIA Screening Opinion Request 11kV (11,000 Volt) Network Improvement Scheme Southern Electric Power Distribution plc (SEPD) is proposing to replace two (2) 11kV electricity wood pole structures (like-
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-05-12
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- Land at Honeybottom Lane Dry Sandford Abingdon
Erection of an agricultural barn with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-03-21
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- Cothill House School Cothill Abingdon OX13 6JL
Discharge of condition 10(Community Use Agreement) on application P22/V0806/FUL (Variation of condition 11 on planning application P20/V1760/FUL to allow the school to occupy the sports centre before
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-17
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- Cherry Cottage 166A Cothill Road Dry Sandford Abingdon OX13 6JW
Erection of detached single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Cothill in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Cothill show an average sale price of £404,175, 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 Cothill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Cothill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cothill Fen SSSI, Dry Sandford Pit SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cothill Fen. 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 Cothill

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Cothill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cothill were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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