Kencot, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kencot, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
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: £499,585 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
5 planning applications found near Kencot.
- - 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 £499,585, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Kencot. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 41 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 (4), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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