Denchworth, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denchworth, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Denchworth
Denchworth is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles north of Wantage, Oxfordshire. Previously part of Berkshire, the area became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. As of the 2011 Census, Denchworth had a population of 171 and is bordered by the Land Brook to the west and Childrey Brook to the east. While the Great Western Main Line runs just south of the village, it does not have a railway station, making local transport considerations important for planning applications in the area.
Population: 166 (2021) · Area: 4.2 km²
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://whitehorsedc.moderngov.co.uk/mgParishCouncilDetails.aspx?ID=267
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,905 (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 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denchworth.
- 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 Denchworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Denchworth.
- P26/V0112/HH - Denchworth Manor, Hyde Road, Denchworth, Wantage, OX12 0DX
Demolition of two small storage sheds. Proposed new outbuilding used as machinery storage for grounds maintenance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-23 - - Denchworth Manor, Hyde Road, Denchworth, Wantage, OX12 0DX
Demolition of two small storage sheds. Proposed new outbuilding used as machinery storage for grounds maintenance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-14
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A brief summary of Denchworth in Oxfordshire
Denchworth is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles north of Wantage, Oxfordshire. Previously part of Berkshire, the area became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. As of the 2011 Census, Denchworth had a population of 171 and is bordered by the Land Brook to the west and Childrey Brook to the east. While the Great Western Main Line runs just south of the village, it does not have a railway station, making local transport considerations important for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 166 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Denchworth covers an area of approximately 4.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Denchworth show an average sale price of £376,905, 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 Denchworth a particularly low-crime area.
Denchworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Denchworth. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Denchworth includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Denchworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://whitehorsedc.moderngov.co.uk/mgParishCouncilDetails.aspx?ID=267. 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 Denchworth
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Denchworth.
The most common application types near Denchworth were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.
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