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Planning in Garford

Only 4 decisions near Garford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Garford in the last 24 months, from Vale of White Horse District Council's planning register.

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About Garford

Garford is a charming village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles west of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Previously part of Berkshire, it became part of Oxfordshire following the 1974 boundary changes. Nestled between the River Ock to the north and its tributaries to the south, Garford's landscape is defined by scenic field boundaries and the road connecting Kingston Bagpuize and West Hanney. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 229, making it a small yet vibrant community for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 162 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.

Property prices in Garford show an average sale price of £406,195, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Garford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Garford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Garford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Garford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Garford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Garford.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Garford?
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Garford.
What types of planning applications are most common near Garford?
The most common type of planning application near Garford is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Garford?
You can search and track planning applications near Garford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.