Kingston Blount, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingston Blount, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Kingston Blount
Kingston Blount is a quaint village located approximately 4 miles southeast of Thame in South Oxfordshire, nestled at the base of the scenic Chiltern Hills escarpment. This historic village features significant routes such as the ancient pre-Roman Ridgeway and Icknield Way, with the Ridgeway currently designated as a National Trail, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and development projects.
District: Aston Rowant
Website: http://astonrowant.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £492,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingston Blount.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingston Blount.
- 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 Kingston Blount based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Kingston Blount.
- - Orchard House High Street Kingston Blount OX39 4SJ
Installation of two air-conditioning units to side elevation of residential dwelling (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Town Farm Cottage Stert Road Kingston Blount Oxfordshire OX39 4SA
General purpose agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land at Town Farm Cottage Brook Street Kingston Blount OX39 4RZ
Without planning permission, the formation of an access onto a classified road in the approximate location shown between points A and B on the Land (the Access) by the infilling of an existing drainag
Status: Permitted | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - The Garden House Brook Street Kingston Blount OX39 4RZ
Erection of 3-bay carport in front of house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Kingston Blount in Oxfordshire
Kingston Blount is a quaint village located approximately 4 miles southeast of Thame in South Oxfordshire, nestled at the base of the scenic Chiltern Hills escarpment. This historic village features significant routes such as the ancient pre-Roman Ridgeway and Icknield Way, with the Ridgeway currently designated as a National Trail, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and development projects. It sits within the Aston Rowant district.
Property prices in Kingston Blount show an average sale price of £492,080, 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 Kingston Blount a particularly low-crime area.
Kingston Blount has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kingston Blount, Aston Rowant. 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 Kingston Blount includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aston Rowant Woods SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chilterns Beechwoods. 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, Kingston Blount planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://astonrowant.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 Kingston Blount
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Kingston Blount. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kingston Blount may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Kingston Blount were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.