How long do planning decisions take near Longcot?

The average planning decision time near Longcot is 34 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 Longcot?

The planning approval rate near Longcot is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Longcot?

The most common type of planning application near Longcot is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Longcot?

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Longcot, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Longcot, Oxfordshire.

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About Longcot

Longcot is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse District in Oxfordshire, having transitioned from Berkshire during the 1974 boundary changes. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Faringdon and 2.5 miles northeast of Shrivenham, it offers convenient access to the A420 road connecting Swindon and Oxford, which runs just a mile northwest of the village. As of the 2011 Census, Longcot has a population of 617, making it a small yet vibrant community for those exploring planning applications in the area.

Population: 541 (2021)

District: Vale of White Horse

Website: http://longcotvillage.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £458,301 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
LSOA: Vale of White Horse 009E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Longcot.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longcot.

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 Longcot based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Longcot.

P26/V0405/LB - Cleveland Farm House, Shrivenham Road, Longcot, Faringdon, SN7 7TW
Reconstruction of section of boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-27
P26/V0765/HH - Cleveland Farm House, Shrivenham Road, Longcot, Faringdon, SN7 7TW
Reconstruction of section of boundary wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-27
P25/V2593/FUL - Cherry Tree Cottage and Former Methodist Chapel, Shrivenham Road, Longcot, Faringdon, SN7 7TL
Use of former Methodist Chapel as ancillary residential accommodation linked to Cherry Tree Cottage and small extension to link the two buildings (as amended by amended plans and additional informatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-09
- Cherry Tree Cottage and Former Methodist Chapel Shrivenham Road Longcot Faringdon SN7 7TL
Use of former Methodist Chapel as ancillary residential accommodation linked to Cherry Tree Cottage and small extension to link the two buildings (as amended by amended plans and additional informatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 3 Church View Longcot Faringdon SN7 7TA
Proposed replacement windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 2 Church View Cottages Longcot Faringdon SN7 7SZ
Two storey rear and single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 1 Church Close Longcot Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 7TN
Permission in principle application for 1no. self-build dwelling
Status: Rejected | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-07-31
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- Land a Shrivenham Road Longcot Faringdon SN7 7TN
Discharge of conditions 3 (drainage details (surface water)) 4 (vehicular access and visibility splays) and 5 (landscaping scheme and boundaries) on application P23/V0545/FUL Conversion of stables int
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Longcot in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Longcot show an average sale price of £458,301, 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 Longcot a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Longcot includes 4 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, Longcot planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://longcotvillage.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 Longcot

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Longcot. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Longcot.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Longcot were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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