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Planning in Kennington

Approved
97%
38 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kennington in the last 24 months, from Oxford City Council's planning register.

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Around Kennington

Postcode districts

OX1 556 applications in the last 12 monthsOX4 632 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Oxford City Council

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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. 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.

The area around Kennington has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kennington 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.kennington.org.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kennington, 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, 56 planning applications were submitted near Kennington. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kennington?
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Kennington. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kennington?
The average planning decision time near Kennington is 57 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 Kennington?
The planning approval rate near Kennington is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kennington?
The most common type of planning application near Kennington is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kennington?
You can search and track planning applications near Kennington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.