How long do planning decisions take near East Hendred?

The average planning decision time near East Hendred is 58 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 East Hendred?

The planning approval rate near East Hendred is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Hendred?

The most common type of planning application near East Hendred is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Hendred?

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East Hendred, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Hendred, Oxfordshire.

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About East Hendred

East Hendred is a picturesque village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, located approximately 4 miles east of Wantage and west of Didcot, within the Vale of White Horse. Nestled along East Hendred Brook, the village boasts historical significance and excellent connectivity, being near the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus and the transport links of Didcot railway station and the M4 motorway. Notable sites include the Champs Chapel Museum, housed in a former 15th-century wayside chapel, making East Hendred a unique location for those exploring planning applications in the area.

Population: 1,502 (2021)

District: Vale of White Horse

Website: http://www.hendred.org/

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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 016G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Hendred.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Hendred.

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 East Hendred based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near East Hendred.

P26/V1134/HH - Hafod Horn Lane East Hendred Wantage OX12 8LD
Proposed two-storey detached garage with home office above
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-21
- Colt Corner Horn Lane East Hendred Wantage OX12 8LD
Erection of a self-build replacement dwelling including the installation of solar PV panels and 1no. air source heat pump. Installation of subterranean grey water harvesting tank. New ancillary outbui
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-05-23
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- Featherbed Cottage 11 Newbury Road East Hendred Wantage OX12 8LG
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Ella Kear The Lynch East Hendred Wantage OX12 8LB
Infill extension to ground floor and new open porch extension. Existing hipped roof to be removed and new gabled roof created. (Additional car parking plan received 29th July 2024- Adding a second spa
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-06-17
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- Land to the Rear Of Plough Inn Orchard Lane East Hendred Wantage OX12 8JW
Erection of single self-build detached dwelling (BNG exempt). New detached single storey outbuilding to provide gym and games room. New one and a half storey garage / home office with self-contained g
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-04-15
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- The Plough Inn Orchard Lane East Hendred Wantage OX12 8JW
Discharge of conditions 4 (Mezzanine Floor), 6 (Archaeological Watching Brief), 12 (Hard Surfacing and New Trees) 14 (Tree Protection), 18 (Drainage Details (Surface Water)) ,19 (Drainage Details (Fou
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-08-11
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- Southernwood Cat Street East Hendred Wantage OX12 8JT
Conversion of the hobby space on the first floor of the garage into a one bedroom flat. Works include 3 new rooflights.(Amended plans and information received 24 May 2023 providing clarification propo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of East Hendred in Oxfordshire

Property prices in East Hendred 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 East Hendred a particularly low-crime area.

East Hendred has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Hendred, West Hendred. 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 East Hendred includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): 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, East Hendred planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hendred.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 East Hendred

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near East Hendred. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near East Hendred may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near East Hendred slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near East Hendred were full planning applications (10), telecoms (7), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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