Kennington, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kennington, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kennington are administered by Vale Of White Horse District Council. View the full Vale Of White Horse District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kennington
Kennington is a village and civil parish situated in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, located just south of Oxford. This quaint village lies between the River Thames and the A34 dual carriageway and was part of Berkshire until the boundary changes of 1974 shifted it to Oxfordshire. For those researching planning applications in the area, Kennington's unique positioning offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities.
Population: 4,133 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.kennington.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Oxford 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kennington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kennington.
- 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 Kennington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Kennington.
- P26/V2120/HH - 30 Poplar Grove
Kennington
OX1 5QW
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-06-08 - P26/V0237/HH - 151 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PE
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear roof dormer and conversion of garage into habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-17 - P26/V0332/NM - 208 Upper Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5LR
Non-Material amendment to planning permission P25/V1747/S73-add 1no. rooflight, amend approved front dormers. Amend windows and rooflights. Variation of Condition 2(Approved Plans) on application ref
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-09 - - 208 Upper Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5LR
Non-Material amendment to planning permission P25/V1747/S73-add 1no. rooflight, amend approved front dormers. Amend windows and rooflights. Variation of Condition 2(Approved Plans) on application ref.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 151 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PE
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear roof dormer and conversion of garage into habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 96 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PE
Proposed first floor side extension, ground and first floor rear extension and ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - P26/V0055/HH - 96 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PE
Proposed first floor side extension, ground and first floor rear extension and ground floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-08 - - 39 Bagley Wood Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5LY
Discharge of condition 4 (Drainage Details (Surface Water) on application P24/V2729/FUL. (Phased development involving the demolition of existing house and buildings and erection of two new self build
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 9 Edward Road Kennington Oxfordshire OX1 5LH
Single storey rear extension to detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - The Tandem 193 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PG
New arbour, timber posts, festoon lights and resin surfacing to new front terrace area. Replacement covered pergola to rear terrace and new window to replace existing door (Amended location and block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 101 Upper Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5LW
Discharge of condition 3 (Tree protection), 4 (CTMP - re-discharged), 5 (Ground levels to fixed datum point), 6 (Full surface water drainage scheme), 7 (Full foul water drainage scheme), 8 (Cycle Stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 160 Upper Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5LW
Single-storey rear extension and front porch.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 101 Upper Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5LW
Discharge of condition 4 (Demolition Statement and Construction Traffic Management Plan) on planning application P24/V0139/FUL. (Demolition of timber frame bungalow and construction of one building, c
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 28 Bagley Wood Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5LY
Conversion of attic storey with new rear dormer window. (As clarified by additional rear elevation drawing received 10 July 2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 128 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PE
Erection of front and rear single storey extensions to 130 Kennington Road. Combination of 128 and 130 Kennington Road to form extended residential care home with the provision of 14no. new care bedro
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-12-13
View full details - - 20 Poplar Grove Kennington Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5QW
Loft conversion consisting of rear dormer, side hip to gable and two front roof windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 86 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PE
Demolition of rear extension and erection of two-storey side and rear extension and a single-storey rear extension; alteration to front facing bay window, loft conversion and erection of a rear-facing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 84 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford OX1 5PE
Demolition of the rear and side extensions and the erection of part two-storey and part single-storey rear extensions; alteration to front facing bay window, loft conversion and erection of a rear-fac
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 137 Kennington Road Kennington Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5PE
Proposed construction of first floor side and rear extension to existing semi-detached house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 33 Bagley Wood Road Kennington OX1 5LY
Proposed extensions & alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Kennington in Oxfordshire
Kennington is a village and civil parish situated in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, located just south of Oxford. This quaint village lies between the River Thames and the A34 dual carriageway and was part of Berkshire until the boundary changes of 1974 shifted it to Oxfordshire. For those researching planning applications in the area, Kennington's unique positioning offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,133 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Property prices in Kennington show an average sale price of £532,965, 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 Kennington a particularly low-crime area.
Kennington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Littlemore, Iffley. 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 Kennington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Iffley Meadows SSSI, Littlemore Railway Cutting SSSI; 16 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, Kennington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kennington.org. 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 Kennington
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Kennington. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kennington.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kennington were full planning applications (13), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Littlemore planning applications
- Little London planning applications
- Iffley planning applications
- Rose Hill planning applications
- Sandford-on-Thames planning applications
- Bayworth planning applications
- New Hinksey planning applications
- South Hinksey planning applications
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.