Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire.
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About Marsh Baldon
Marsh Baldon is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles southeast of Oxford in Oxfordshire, England, and includes the hamlet of Little Baldon. With a population of 275 as of the 2021 census, the parish collaborates with the nearby Toot Baldon to operate a grouped parish council, making it an important area for local governance and community planning.
Population: 275 (2021) · Area: 5.2 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.baldons.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marsh Baldon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marsh Baldon.
- 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 Marsh Baldon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Marsh Baldon.
- - Parsonage Barn The Green Marsh Baldon Oxfordshire OX44 9LJ
Installation of a metal flue pipe through the roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 20 The Green, Marsh Baldon, OX44 9LJ
Description: 50% reduction in height of small fir tree. Fir tree is in good overall health, however has grown rather large for the space it is in.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land west of The Green Baldon Lane Marsh Baldon OX44 9LL
Variation of condition 2 Approved Plans) on application P22/S4323/FUL (Construction of five dwellings, 1 x 2 bed, 3 x 3 bed and 1 x 4 bed, to be accessed via a new driveway from the public highway) -
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 11 The Green Marsh Baldon OX44 9LW
Demolition of garage and construction of a new oak framed garage, garden and log store with larch weatherboarding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-08
View full details - - Parsonage Farm The Green Marsh Baldon OX44 9LJ
Amendments to internal layout as approved under for P21/S3963/LB and P21/S3960/HH. Provision of additional mezzanine level within the northern barn of the dwelling. No changes are proposed to the exte
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Marsh Baldon in Oxfordshire
Marsh Baldon is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles southeast of Oxford in Oxfordshire, England, and includes the hamlet of Little Baldon. With a population of 275 as of the 2021 census, the parish collaborates with the nearby Toot Baldon to operate a grouped parish council, making it an important area for local governance and community planning. The settlement has a population of approximately 275 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Marsh Baldon covers an area of approximately 5.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marsh Baldon a particularly low-crime area.
Marsh Baldon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nuneham Courtenay, Marsh Baldon, Toot Baldon. 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 Marsh Baldon 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, Marsh Baldon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.baldons.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 Marsh Baldon
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Marsh Baldon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Marsh Baldon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marsh Baldon were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 25% 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Baldon Row planning applications
- Toot Baldon planning applications
- Nuneham Courtenay planning applications
- Golden Balls planning applications
- Berinsfield planning applications
- Blenheim planning applications
- Southend planning applications
- Burcot planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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