Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Crowmarsh Gifford
Crowmarsh Gifford, or Crowmarsh, is a picturesque village located in the South Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England, adjacent to the River Thames and directly across from Wallingford, connected by Wallingford Bridge. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Newnham Murren, which has merged with Crowmarsh, along with the nearby hamlet of Mongewell and the village of North Stoke, situated just 2 miles to the south. This charming area presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to the market town of Wallingford.
District: Crowmarsh
Website: http://www.crowmarshgifford.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £503,223 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crowmarsh Gifford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crowmarsh Gifford.
- 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 Crowmarsh Gifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Crowmarsh Gifford.
- - Land east of Benson Lane Crowmarsh Gifford
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for up to 195 dwellings, a building for community use (use classes e(f) and f.2(b)), landscaping, open space, suds, and associa
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 34 Howbery Farm Crowmarsh Gifford OX10 8NR
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement ground floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Crowmarsh Stores 64 The Street Crowmarsh Gifford OX10 8ES
Internal alterations to former shop to create additional habitable living space within wider confines of 64 The Street.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Crowmarsh Gifford in Oxfordshire
Crowmarsh Gifford, or Crowmarsh, is a picturesque village located in the South Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England, adjacent to the River Thames and directly across from Wallingford, connected by Wallingford Bridge. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Newnham Murren, which has merged with Crowmarsh, along with the nearby hamlet of Mongewell and the village of North Stoke, situated just 2 miles to the south. This charming area presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to the market town of Wallingford. It sits within the Crowmarsh district.
Property prices in Crowmarsh Gifford show an average sale price of £503,223, 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 Crowmarsh Gifford a particularly low-crime area.
Crowmarsh Gifford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wallingford, Preston Crowmarsh. 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 Crowmarsh Gifford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns, 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, Crowmarsh Gifford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.crowmarshgifford.org.uk/. 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 Crowmarsh Gifford
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Crowmarsh Gifford. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Crowmarsh Gifford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Crowmarsh Gifford were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (9), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 2 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Preston Crowmarsh planning applications
- Wallingford planning applications
- Winterbrook planning applications
- Littleworth planning applications
- Benson planning applications
- North Stoke planning applications
- Rokemarsh planning applications
- Roke planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.