How long do planning decisions take near Highmoor?

The average planning decision time near Highmoor is 85 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 Highmoor?

The planning approval rate near Highmoor is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Highmoor?

The most common type of planning application near Highmoor is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Highmoor?

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Highmoor, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Highmoor, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Highmoor are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Highmoor

Highmoor is a charming village and civil parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles west of Henley-on-Thames. The area includes the hamlet of Satwell and is noted for its Grade II Listed Church of England parish church of Saint Paul, designed by architect Joseph Morris and built in 1859. Although the church served the rural community until its closure in 2012 due to a dwindling congregation, the village, with a population of 278 as of 2011, remains an appealing location for planning applications and rural development.

Population: 291 (2021) · Area: 5.2 km²

District: South Oxfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £695,208 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Highmoor.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Highmoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Highmoor.

- Merrimoles Farm Highmoor Henley-on-Thames RG9 5DH
Change of use of 2no. agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use falling within Class E (g) (i) and (iii)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-29
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- Swan Wood Highmoor RG9 5DH
Erection of a barn structure to provide estate management facilities, ancillary accommodation and auxiliary operational and storage space; associated demolition, access, landscaping, drainage and othe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Highmoor in Oxfordshire

Highmoor covers an area of approximately 5.2 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 Highmoor show an average sale price of £695,208, 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 Highmoor a particularly low-crime area.

Highmoor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nettlebed. 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 Highmoor includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bear, Oveys and Great Bottom Woods SSSI, Priest's Hill SSSI; 20 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, Highmoor 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 Highmoor

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Highmoor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

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

The average decision period of 85 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 Highmoor were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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