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Planning in Longcot

Only 8 decisions near Longcot in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Longcot in the last 24 months, from Vale of White Horse District Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 541 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.

Property prices in Longcot show an average sale price of £362,112, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Longcot 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 (May 2026). This makes Longcot a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Longcot has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longcot 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://longcotvillage.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Longcot, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Longcot.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Longcot?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Longcot.
What types of planning applications are most common near Longcot?
The most common type of planning application near Longcot is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Longcot?
You can search and track planning applications near Longcot on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.