How long do planning decisions take near Dunsden Green?

The average planning decision time near Dunsden Green is 78 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 Dunsden Green?

The planning approval rate near Dunsden Green is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunsden Green?

The most common type of planning application near Dunsden Green is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dunsden Green?

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Dunsden Green, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunsden Green, Oxfordshire.

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Planning applications in Dunsden Green are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dunsden Green

Dunsden Green, located in the civil parish of Eye & Dunsden within the South Oxfordshire ward of Sonning Common, is a quaint village situated approximately 3 miles northeast of Reading, Berkshire. Historically part of Sonning parish until 1866, this area offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and developments.

District: Eye and Dunsden

Website: http://www.eyedunsden.org/

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Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunsden Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunsden Green.

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 Dunsden Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Dunsden Green in Oxfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunsden Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Dunsden Green includes 9 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunsden Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eyedunsden.org/. 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 Dunsden Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Dunsden Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Dunsden Green.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Dunsden Green were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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