Draycot, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Draycot, Oxfordshire.
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About Draycot
Draycot is a quaint hamlet located along the River Thame within the civil parish of Tiddington-with-Albury, in South Oxfordshire. Situated about 4.5 miles west of Thame, this small community had a recorded population of just 17 in 1881, reflecting its tranquil, rural character. For those researching planning applications in the area, Draycot offers a unique glimpse into the historical development and potential growth of this picturesque locality.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Draycot.
- 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 Draycot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Draycot.
- - Hillside Oxford Road Tiddington OX9 2LH
Part single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Ambleside Oxford Road Tiddington OX9 2LH
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Draycot in Oxfordshire
Draycot is a quaint hamlet located along the River Thame within the civil parish of Tiddington-with-Albury, in South Oxfordshire. Situated about 4.5 miles west of Thame, this small community had a recorded population of just 17 in 1881, reflecting its tranquil, rural character. For those researching planning applications in the area, Draycot offers a unique glimpse into the historical development and potential growth of this picturesque locality.
Property prices in Draycot show an average sale price of £532,490, 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 Draycot a particularly low-crime area.
Draycot has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Waterstock, Ickford. 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 Draycot includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Draycot 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.
Planning Activity in Draycot
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Draycot. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Draycot may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Draycot slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Draycot were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Waterstock planning applications
- Tiddington planning applications
- Camp Corner planning applications
- Ickford planning applications
- Milton Common planning applications
- Worminghall planning applications
- Waterperry planning applications
- Shabbington 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.