Kencot, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kencot, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kencot are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kencot
Kencot is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles southwest of Carterton in West Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, its population stands at 101, making it a small but distinct community, relevant for local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 110 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £540,029 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kencot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kencot.
- 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 Kencot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Kencot.
- - Land Adjacent To Kencott Cottages Kencot Oxfordshire
Variation of condition 2 (plans) of planning permission 25/02578/FUL to allow repositioning of approved dwelling 1.8m back within the plot and the use of Cotswold stone in place of render on NE gable
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/01339/TCA - Quentin House Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QX
5 Days Notice T1 - Larch - Fell - Severe Decline T2 - Larch - Fell - Dead T3 - Larch - Fell - Severe Decline T4 - Larch - Fell - Severe decline
Status: Approved | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - Quentin House Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QX
5 Days Notice T1 - Larch - Fell - Severe Decline T2 - Larch - Fell - Dead T3 - Larch - Fell - Severe Decline T4 - Larch - Fell - Severe decline
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01339/TCA · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - Quentin House Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QX
5 Days Notice T1 - Larch - Fell - Severe Decline T2 - Larch - Fell - Dead T3 - Larch - Fell - Severe Decline T4 - Larch - Fell - Severe decline
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/01284/TCA - Pinnocks Barn Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QU
T1 - Walnut reduction, 3.5-4 meter reduction of each radial point, to give an overall reduction of 20-25%, lift canopy up to 5 meters, thin by 10%. T2 - Walnut, removal G3 - Ash, plum removal
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Home Farm Barn Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QX
Erection of a glass house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Belham Hayes Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QU
Discharge of conditions 5 (Bat Roosting and Nesting Opportunities) and 6 (External Lighting Statement) of permission 21/01937/HHD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Kencot Manor Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QU
Removal of Elderberry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Broadwell House Broadwell Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QS
Discharge of condition 4 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 23/01671/HHD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - Indigo Cottage 2 Pinnocks Piece Kencot Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3QU
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions, front porch and proposed loft conversion requiring 3no rooflights and new side elevation window (amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Kencot in Oxfordshire
Kencot is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles southwest of Carterton in West Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, its population stands at 101, making it a small but distinct community, relevant for local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 110 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Kencot show an average sale price of £540,029, 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 Kencot a particularly low-crime area.
Kencot has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kencot, Langford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Kencot includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Kencot 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 Kencot
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Kencot. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kencot may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kencot were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.