Fernham, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fernham, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Fernham
Fernham is a village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles south of Faringdon in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Once part of the parish of Shrivenham and historically within Berkshire, Fernham became part of Oxfordshire following the local authority boundary changes in 1974. This quaint village is an area of interest for those researching planning applications due to its rich history and evolving local governance.
Population: 248 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.fernham.info/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £458,301 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fernham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fernham.
- 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 Fernham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Fernham.
- P26/V0640/FUL - Badbury Hill, Faringdon, SN7 7NJ
Installation of parking equipment and associated cabling
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-13 - - Meadow House Hobbs Hill Fernham Faringdon SN7 7NU
Conversion of garage to habitable use for the incidental use of the property owner. (Retrospective Application).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Peach Cottage The Green Fernham Faringdon SN7 7NT
Replacement of existing staircase which has suffered badly from wet rot and is beyond repair / salvage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - Peach Cottage The Green Fernham Faringdon SN7 7NT
Discharge of conditions 3(breathable floor build-up details) and 4(joinery details) on application ref. P23/V1040/LB Proposed replacement windows, internal and external alterations and repairs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Daintree Silver Street Fernham Faringdon SN7 7NZ
Proposed single storey rear extension, expansion of the first floor window, installation of a flue and expansion of internal doorway (Description updated to include reference to window, flue and doorw
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Daintree Silver Street Fernham Faringdon SN7 7NZ
Proposed single storey rear extension, expansion of the first floor window, installation of a flue and expansion of internal doorway(Description updated to include reference to window, flue and doorwa
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Fernham in Oxfordshire
Fernham is a village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles south of Faringdon in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Once part of the parish of Shrivenham and historically within Berkshire, Fernham became part of Oxfordshire following the local authority boundary changes in 1974. This quaint village is an area of interest for those researching planning applications due to its rich history and evolving local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 248 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Property prices in Fernham show an average sale price of £458,301, 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 Fernham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fernham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fernham Meadows SSSI; 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, Fernham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fernham.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 Fernham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Fernham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fernham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Fernham were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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