How long do planning decisions take near Cray's Pond?

The average planning decision time near Cray's Pond is 66 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 Cray's Pond?

The planning approval rate near Cray's Pond is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cray's Pond?

The most common type of planning application near Cray's Pond is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cray's Pond?

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Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cray's Pond, Oxfordshire.

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About Cray's Pond

Cray's Pond is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Goring Heath, South Oxfordshire, approximately 2.4 miles northeast of Goring-on-Thames and 7 miles northwest of Reading. This charming area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its rural character and proximity to larger towns.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 015C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cray's Pond.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cray's Pond.

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 Cray's Pond based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Cray's Pond.

- 1 Beechwood Close Goring Heath RG8 7SG
Proposed front porch and single storey side extension with partial garage conversion, Addition of hanging tiles to front gable.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Cray's Pond in Oxfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cray's Pond a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Cray's Pond includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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 Cray's Pond

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Cray's Pond. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cray's Pond.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Cray's Pond slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cray's Pond were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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