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Planning in Marsh Baldon

Approved
96%
24 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Marsh Baldon in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Marsh Baldon

Postcode districts

OX44 147 applications in the last 12 monthsOX14 357 applications in the last 12 monthsOX49 86 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Oxfordshire District Council

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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. 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.

Property prices in Marsh Baldon show an average sale price of £532,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Marsh Baldon 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 Marsh Baldon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marsh Baldon 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.baldons.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Marsh Baldon, 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Marsh Baldon. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Marsh Baldon?
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Marsh Baldon. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Marsh Baldon?
The average planning decision time near Marsh Baldon is 76 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 Marsh Baldon?
The planning approval rate near Marsh Baldon is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Marsh Baldon?
The most common type of planning application near Marsh Baldon is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Marsh Baldon?
You can search and track planning applications near Marsh Baldon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.