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Planning in Long Hanborough

Approved
93%
27 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Long Hanborough in the last 24 months, from West Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Long Hanborough

Long Hanborough is a key village situated in the Hanborough civil parish, approximately 4 miles northeast of Witney in West Oxfordshire. As the primary settlement in the parish, it had a population of 2,630 according to the 2011 Census, making it a significant community for planning and development considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,630. It sits within the Hanborough district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Long Hanborough area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes Long Hanborough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Long Hanborough has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Long Hanborough 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.hanborough-pc.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Long Hanborough, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Long Hanborough. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Long Hanborough?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Long Hanborough. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Long Hanborough?
The average planning decision time near Long Hanborough is 41 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 Long Hanborough?
The planning approval rate near Long Hanborough is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Long Hanborough?
The most common type of planning application near Long Hanborough is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Long Hanborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Long Hanborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.