Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire.
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About Middle Assendon
Middle Assendon is a charming village nestled in the Stonor Valley within the picturesque Chiltern Hills, located approximately 2 miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire. The village features the Rainbow Inn, a public house that serves as a local social hub, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the area.
District: Bix and Assendon
Website: http://www.bixandassendon.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £685,122 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middle Assendon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middle Assendon.
- 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 Middle Assendon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Middle Assendon.
- - Kingsley House Middle Assendon RG9 6AU
Conversion of loft space to form habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 3 Valley Cottages Middle Assendon RG9 6AR
Application for a dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
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A brief summary of Middle Assendon in Oxfordshire
Middle Assendon is a charming village nestled in the Stonor Valley within the picturesque Chiltern Hills, located approximately 2 miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire. The village features the Rainbow Inn, a public house that serves as a local social hub, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Bix and Assendon district.
Property prices in Middle Assendon show an average sale price of £685,122, 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 Middle Assendon a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Middle Assendon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lambridge Wood SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Middle Assendon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bixandassendon.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 Middle Assendon
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Middle Assendon. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Middle Assendon.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middle Assendon were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bix planning applications
- Lower Assendon planning applications
- Fawley Bottom planning applications
- Broadplat planning applications
- Stonor planning applications
- Fawley planning applications
- Maidensgrove planning applications
- Greys Green planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.