Emmington, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Emmington, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Emmington are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Emmington
Emmington is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Chinnor in South Oxfordshire, approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Thame. Historically, the village had a population of just 41 in 1931, but it was merged with Chinnor on 1 April 1932, leading to its current status as a part of a larger community. This serene setting may present opportunities for planning applications focused on residential development and local amenities.
District: Chinnor
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £491,517 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Emmington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Emmington.
- 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 Emmington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Emmington.
- - Land adjacent to 7 Emmington Emmington OX39 4AA
Temporary storage for 24 months of building materials/equipment for a reconstructed Old English Barn, replacing existing demolished agricultural sheds, in order keep this paraphernalia clear from the
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Lane End House Emmington OX39 4AA
Fenestration changes to existing residential dwelling to the ground floor side and rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Village Farm Emmington OX39 4AA
Replacement agricultural barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-18
View full details - - Village Farm, Units 1 & 2 The Barn Emmington OX39 4AA
Discharge of condition 5 (Implementation of Programme or Archaeological Work) on application P21/S3310/FUL (Conversion of barn to single dwelling. Principal of change of use agreed via prior notificat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - Units 1 & 2 The Barn Village Farm Emmington OX39 4AA
Discharge of condition 4 (Archaeological Watching Brief) on application ref. P21/S3310/FUL Conversion of barn to single dwelling. Principal of change of use agreed via prior notification (prior notifi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-08-31
View full details - - Two Chestnuts Emmington OX39 4AA
Formation of a first floor rear facing balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-11-17
View full details - - The Old Rectory Access Road To Emmington Emmington OX39 4AA
Discharge of Condition 5 (Landscaping Scheme (trees and shrubs only) of planning application P21/S1945/RM. (Reserved matters application (pursuant to permission P19/S2684/O), for reconstructed old Eng
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-10-05
View full details - - The Old Rectory Emmington OX39 4AA
Discharge of condition 4 (Trees & Hedges) in application P21/S1945/RM. Reserved matters application (pursuant to permission P19/S2684/O), for reconstructed old English barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - Village Farm Units 1 & 2 The Barn Emmington OX39 4AA
Conversion of barn to single dwelling. Principal of change of use agreed via prior notification (prior notification not required) ref. P21/S0303/N1A. Conversion includes rear extension, construction o
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-07-22
View full details - - The Old Rectory Emmington OX39 4AA
Reserved matters application (pursuant to permission P19/S2684/O), for reconstructed old English barn.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-04-26
View full details - - Village Farm, Units 1 & 2 The Barn Emmington OX39 4AA
Conversion of an office block to a private residence. The existing building has side windows and roof lights, ensuring that adequate natural light is provided to habitable rooms as well as to circulat
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-01-20
View full details - - The Old Rectory Access Road To Emmington Emmington OX39 4AA
Outline application with all matters reserved for the construction of a barn using existing materials and change of use of land to residential garden land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-08-21
View full details - - Conker Corner Emmington OX39 4AA
Two temporary dwellings in the form of mobiles homes on site at Manor Farm Barns, Emmington. The buildings are being used to house builders and security staff undertaking the building works on site un
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-08-01
View full details - - Land adjoining 7 Emmington Emmington OX39 4AA
Revised outline application with all matters reserved for two detached dormer houses, replacing existing demolished agricultural sheds
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2016-12-02
View full details - - Keepers Cottage Access Road to Emmington Emmington OX39 4AA
Discharge of conditions 3 - ground and slab levels, 8 - vision splays, 9 - parking and turning areas & 10 - landscaping on P15/S0434/FUL Erection of a two-storey 4-bedroom dwelling with existing vehic
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2015-08-25
View full details - - Keepers Cottage Access Road to Emmington Emmington OX39 4AA
Non material amendment to P15/S0434/FUL, Master bedroom balcony reduced, Roof light over en-suite dressing area re-positioned, windows to side elevation of utility room omitted. P15/S03434/FUL = Erect
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2015-07-16
View full details - - Keepers Cottage Access Road to Emmington Emmington OX39 4AA
Erection of a two-storey 4-bedroom dwelling with existing vehicle access retained.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2015-02-13
View full details - - Farm Place & Sydenham Road Kingston Blount
Notice of intention to install electronic communications apparatus 1 x DSLAM equipment cabinet in two locations at Farm Place and Sydenham Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2014-11-26
View full details - - 3 Emmington OX39 4AA
Two storey side extension, insertion of rooflight in rear roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2013-09-06
View full details - - TWO CHESTNUTS EMMINGTON CHINNOR OXFORDSHIRE OX39 4AA
Erection of a stable block containing 3 stables, a hay store & tack room within paddock field. Formation of a new access into paddock field with a 5 bar timber gate. Discharge of conditions 5 & 6 on P
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2012-03-09
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A brief summary of Emmington in Oxfordshire
Emmington is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Chinnor in South Oxfordshire, approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Thame. Historically, the village had a population of just 41 in 1931, but it was merged with Chinnor on 1 April 1932, leading to its current status as a part of a larger community. This serene setting may present opportunities for planning applications focused on residential development and local amenities. It sits within the Chinnor district.
Property prices in Emmington show an average sale price of £491,517, 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 Emmington a particularly low-crime area.
Emmington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chinnor. 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 Emmington 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, Emmington 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 Emmington
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Emmington. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Emmington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Emmington were outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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