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Planning in Culham

Only 9 decisions near Culham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Culham in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Culham

Culham is a village and civil parish situated just 1 mile south of Abingdon in Oxfordshire, nestled along a bend of the River Thames. It features notable institutions such as the Culham Science Centre and Europa School UK, and is characterized by its low-lying, flat landscape, which gradually rises to an escarpment in the north. With a population of 453 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Culham offers a unique blend of educational and scientific facilities, making it an important area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 467 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Culham covers an area of approximately 8.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Culham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Culham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Culham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Culham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.culhamvillage.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Culham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Culham.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Culham?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Culham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Culham?
The most common type of planning application near Culham is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Culham?
You can search and track planning applications near Culham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.