Ewelme, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ewelme, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ewelme are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ewelme
Ewelme is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire, just 2.5 miles northeast of Wallingford. With a population of 1,048 as recorded in the 2011 census, the area features notable landmarks such as Cow Common to the east and Benson Airfield to the west, with part of the airfield situated within the parish boundary. The local geology consists of chalk over gault clay, accompanied by some gravel deposits, making it a unique area for planning considerations.
Population: 1,044 (2021) · Area: 11.5 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.ewelme.info/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £591,875 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ewelme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ewelme.
- 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 Ewelme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Ewelme.
- - Manor House, The Street, Ewelme, OX10 6HQ
Carry out all recommended works as listed within the accompanying tree survey report.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 10 Martyns Way Ewelme OX10 6HY
Proposed first floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Mead House, Ewelme, OX10 6HP
FIVE DAY NOTICE 1x Weeping Willow Advanced deceased status. Tree has been dead for some time and has broken trapped limbs and is hazardous. Targets include a footpath and nearby house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 1 Kingspool, Ewelme, OX10 6HP
T1 - Ash - Group of Ash - Reduce height of crown by up to 3m to suitable growth points. Stem nearest shed - Fell. T2 - Ash (Ivy clad group) - Fell to ground level. Evidence of Ash dieback. T3 - Ash -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 1-2 The Terrace, The Street, Ewelme, OX10 6HH
T1 - Yew - Repeat reduction - Reduce back crown to suitable growth points by 1.5m and thin crown by 15%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - High House The Street Ewelme OX10 6HQ
Discharge of condition 3 on application ref. P23/S4268/HH (Single storey building extension adjoined to the west side of the main house).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - High House The Street Ewelme OX10 6HQ
Discharge of condition 3 (sample materials) on application ref. P23/S4269/LB (The proposal is to extend from the kitchen with a single storey building adjoined to the west side of the main house to pr
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - High House The Street Ewelme OX10 6HQ
The existing brick and flint boundary wall facing onto High Street has had to be taken down as it was unsafe, and it is proposed to re-build the wall in like-for-like materials. The proposal also invo
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - The Stables Ewelme OX10 6HP
Discharge of conditions 3 (material samples) and 4 (landscaping scheme (trees and shrubs only) on application P23/S1233/FUL (Solar panel array, construction of timber frame garage and relocation of dr
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 8 The Cloisters Ewelme OX10 6HS
The proposal would be to remove the existing bath, floor finish, tiling, sanitary ware and replace with an accessible shower, new close coupled toilet with higher seat height, compact sink, new vinyl
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 3 Lower Farm Barn Ewelme OX10 6HP
Home office extension to the existing gym outbuilding with a new reconstructed roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Little Wren Cottage, Nolay Close, Ewelme, OX10 6HG
Single storey and first floor extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - The Stables Street Known Locally As Parsons Lane Ewelme OX10 6HP
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) in application P19/S2138/FUL. (As amplified by additional plan received 20 June 2023.) (Proposed erection of a detached dwelling house with associated parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Ewelme in Oxfordshire
Ewelme is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire, just 2.5 miles northeast of Wallingford. With a population of 1,048 as recorded in the 2011 census, the area features notable landmarks such as Cow Common to the east and Benson Airfield to the west, with part of the airfield situated within the parish boundary. The local geology consists of chalk over gault clay, accompanied by some gravel deposits, making it a unique area for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,044 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Ewelme covers an area of approximately 11.5 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 Ewelme show an average sale price of £591,875, 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 Ewelme a particularly low-crime area.
Ewelme has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ewelme. 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 Ewelme includes 2 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, Ewelme planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ewelme.info/. 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 Ewelme
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Ewelme. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ewelme may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ewelme were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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