Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 2,630
District: Hanborough
Website: http://www.hanborough-pc.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Hanborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Hanborough.
- 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 Long Hanborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Long Hanborough.
- - 46 Millwood End Long Hanborough Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8BY
Construction of garden office building (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 39 Main Road Long Hanborough Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8BD
Formation of two car parking bays in part of the front garden, a new access onto the public highway, and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 19 Pittick Close Long Hanborough Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8FU
Erection of single storey front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Street Record Corn Hide Long Hanborough Oxfordshire
Cherry: Crown lift by no more than 4 metres. Dead Elms forming a mixed group hedge: Cut the dead Elms level to match the existing hedgerow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land North Of Witney Road Long Hanborough Oxfordshire
Discharge of condition 4 of permission 22/01330/OUT (Construction Environmental management Plan)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 1 Bolsover Close Long Hanborough Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8RA
Cherry in rear garden - Reduce in height and lateral spread to previous pruning points (2m). Cherry in front garden - Lightly reduce canopy to contain size. (1m).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 26 Abelwood Road Long Hanborough Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8DD
Erection of single storey rear and two storey side extensions and demolition of existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Long Hanborough Surgery 56 Churchill Way Long Hanborough Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8JL
Change of Use from Class E (doctors surgery) to Class C3 to create 5 dwellings including external alterations to include 2 x dormers to match existing dormer, alterations to the fenestration, new rend
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-13
View full details - - 15 Main Road Long Hanborough Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8BE
Erection of a first floor rear extension (amended).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Long Hanborough in Oxfordshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Long Hanborough a particularly low-crime area.
Long Hanborough has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Millwood End, Combe, Church Hanborough. 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 Long Hanborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Long Hanborough Gravel Pit SSSI; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Long Hanborough planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hanborough-pc.gov.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 Long Hanborough
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Long Hanborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Long Hanborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Long Hanborough were full planning applications (7), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.