Horspath, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horspath, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Horspath
Horspath is a charming village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 3.5 miles east of Oxford city centre. With a population of 1,378 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,466 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.horspath.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £507,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horspath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horspath.
- 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 Horspath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Horspath.
- - 5 Cuddesdon Road Horspath OX33 1JF
Demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of a new detached two and a half storey building containing three one bed apartments with bin and bike store for existing house and new apartments. New ha
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 26 Manor Drive Horspath OX33 1RW
Removal of existing circular front bay window and replacement with square bay window. Removal of redundant chimney. Addition of solar panels to south facing garage roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 20 The Green Horspath OX33 1RP
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended). Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 9M Light Wooden Pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 94 Gidley Way Horspath OX33 1TG
Erection of additional storey to bungalow, replacement single-storey rear extension, part two-storey, part single-storey front extension, relocation of vehicle access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 6 Gidley Way Horspath OX33 1RQ
Single storey rear extension to accommodate shower room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-27
View full details - - 11 Cuddesdon Road Horspath OX33 1JD
Single storey extension to rear/side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 18 Manor Drive Horspath OX33 1RW
Demolition of existing rear extension, garage and left side wall, along with chimney. Proposed front side extension. Proposed side extension with integral garage. Proposed rear side extension. Removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Horspath in Oxfordshire
Horspath is a charming village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 3.5 miles east of Oxford city centre. With a population of 1,378 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,466 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Horspath covers an area of approximately 4.7 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 Horspath show an average sale price of £507,860, 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 Horspath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Horspath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brasenose Wood and Shotover Hill SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Horspath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.horspath.org.uk. 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 Horspath
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Horspath. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Horspath.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horspath were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.