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Planning in Merton

Only 5 decisions near Merton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merton in the last 24 months, from Cherwell District Council's planning register.

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About Merton

Merton is a quaint village and civil parish located near the River Ray, approximately 4 miles south of Bicester in Oxfordshire. With a population of 424 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 344 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.

Merton covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Merton show an average sale price of £426,421, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Merton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merton 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.mertonvillage.co.uk.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Merton, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Merton.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merton?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Merton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merton?
The most common type of planning application near Merton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merton?
You can search and track planning applications near Merton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.