Newtown, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newtown, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Newtown are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,900 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newtown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtown.
- 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 Newtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
231 planning applications found near Newtown.
- - Land rear of Harpsden Grange Harpsden Way Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NX
Construction of self build dwelling and detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 26 St Andrews Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1JB
Oak-framed gazebo in the rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 26 St Andrews Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1JB
The tree is a sycamore which likely grew from seed when the prior owner had this property. It is located right next to the brick garden wall at the rear of the property, at the bottom of the garden. T
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Gibbs & Dandy Plc Reading Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AS
Non-material amendment to planning permission P25/S1967/FUL (Refurbishment of the existing builders merchants, comprising partial demolition of the existing building, alterations to the existing build
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 25 St Marks Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1LP
Proposed single storey rear extension, external amendments and window replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Flat 4 29 The Hermitage Vicarage Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1HT
Discharge of condition 4 (HMMP) on application ref P25/S0426/FUL (Two single storey infill extensions at basement level to Flat 4).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 71 Harpsden Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1ED
New single storey extension to rear of house and loft conversion with dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Oakwood 22 Rotherfield Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NN
Alterations to First Floor Windows: Removal of existing first-floor windows and installation of two enlarged window openings. Proposed Side Lean-To Extension: Front Porch Enlargement: New window - New
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Ledard Cottage Peppard Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NQ
Proposed first floor extension constructed on top of an existing single storey (ground level), following removal of single storey roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 9 Wilson Avenue Henley-on-Thames RG9 1EU
Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Alameda 10 Rotherfield Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NN
Proposed side extension with changes to the fenestration (as amended by plans received on 16 March 2026, showing an increased depth and addition of a roof lantern to the proposed extension and revised
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 27 St Andrews Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1HY
PROPOSAL FOR MAINTENANCE OF MAGNOLIA TREE IN GARDEN OF 27 ST ANDREWS ROAD HENLEY-ON-THAMES RG9 1HY Proposal is to remove topmost branches which extends about 2-3 metres above the other branches from a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 13 Boston Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1DY
Single storey rear infill extension, first floor rear extension and rear dormer roof extension (as amended by plans received on 6 March 2026, showing a reduction in the width of the dormer, a change i
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Pinewood 7 Rotherfield Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NR
Discharge of condition 4(Arboricultural Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan) on application ref. P25/S0976/HH Alterations to existing fenestrations. Conversion of existing attached garage into ann
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Inglenook 26C Rotherfield Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NN
Two storey front/side and rear extensions to include six flat rooflights, single storey front and rear extensions. Raise height of existing garage with rear flat roof dormer to provide a home office i
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 35 Damer Gardens Henley-on-Thames RG9 1HX
Replacement rear boundary fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Pinewood 7 Rotherfield Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NR
Discharge of condition(s) 4 (Tree Protection details) on application ref P25/S0976/HH (Alterations to existing fenestrations. Conversion of existing attached garage into annex accommodation. New 3 bay
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 1 Carlesgill Place Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NY
Double storey side and rear extension including replacement garage outbuilding. Replacement windows, fascias and rainwater goods throughout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Oakwood 22 Rotherfield Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1NN
Proposed extensions and external alterations, including a carport extension with room above, new front bay window, new front dormer windows, replacement of existing zinc dormer to garage elevation wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Sheephouse Stud Reading Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 4HF
Discharge of condition(s) 5 (surface water drainage works), 6 (foul drainage works), 9 (contaminated land) and 14 (off-site highway works) on application P22/S3337/FUL. (Additional information receive
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-12
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A brief summary of Newtown in Oxfordshire
Newtown is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England.
Property prices in Newtown show an average sale price of £229,900, 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 Newtown a particularly low-crime area.
Newtown has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Henley, Reading Road, Henley, St Mark's Road, Henley, Main. 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 Newtown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harpsden Wood SSSI; 18 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, Newtown 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.
Planning Activity in Newtown
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Newtown.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newtown were full planning applications (35), tree works (9), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 59 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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