How long do planning decisions take near Hill Bottom?

The average planning decision time near Hill Bottom is 64 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 Hill Bottom?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hill Bottom?

The most common type of planning application near Hill Bottom is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hill Bottom?

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Hill Bottom, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill Bottom, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hill Bottom are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Berkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
LSOA: West Berkshire 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill Bottom.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hill Bottom based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Hill Bottom.

- Rosemary House Hill Bottom Whitchurch HIll RG8 7PU
Ancillary accommodation in roof of garage to provide bedroom with en-suite shower.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
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- Copyhold Farm, Copyhold Farm Partners, Lady Grove, Goring Heath, RG8 7RT
Replace failed clay tiles on The Old Stables with new clay tiles of a similar design and appearance. (Applicant's letter received 15 February and 24 March 2026).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Roundel House Gashes Lane Whitchurch Hill RG8 7PY
Front and rear single storey extension and over cladding of existing garage (as amended by plans received 7 May 2025 relocating air source heat pump).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-08
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- Hurst Cottage Goring Heath Road Whitchurch Hill RG8 7PL
New garage to side of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-10-28
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- Oakdene Gashes Lane Whitchurch Hill RG8 7PY
Erection of a detached single storey temporary garden room within the rear garden (Details for the frame and footing of the garden room received 31/05/23).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Hill Bottom in Oxfordshire

Hill Bottom is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hill Bottom a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hill Bottom includes 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.

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Planning Activity in Hill Bottom

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hill Bottom. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Hill Bottom slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hill Bottom were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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