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Planning in Holton

Approved
100%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Holton in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Holton

Holton is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5.5 miles east of Oxford in South Oxfordshire. The area is defined by natural boundaries, with the River Thame to the southeast and Holton Brook to the east and north, while London Road forms the southern edge. It shares its western border with the parishes of Forest Hill with Shotover and Stanton St John, making it an appealing location for prospective developments and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 448 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Holton covers an area of approximately 6.6 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 Holton show an average sale price of £532,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Holton has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.holtonparishcouncil.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Holton, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Holton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Holton?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Holton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Holton?
The average planning decision time near Holton is 62 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 Holton?
The planning approval rate near Holton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Holton?
The most common type of planning application near Holton is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Holton?
You can search and track planning applications near Holton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.