Nuffield, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nuffield, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Nuffield
Nuffield is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles east of Wallingford. As of the 2011 Census, Nuffield had a population of 939 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,029 (2021) · Area: 12.9 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.nuffieldparish.org/
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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 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nuffield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nuffield.
- 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 Nuffield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Nuffield.
- - Magnolia Cottage Nuffield RG9 5SS
Demolish existing garage and adjacent studio. Build one bedroom annexe with living room, kitchen and bathroom. All within existing curtilage and for existing family of Magnolia Cottage use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Nuffield in Oxfordshire
Nuffield is a charming village and civil parish located in the picturesque Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles east of Wallingford. As of the 2011 Census, Nuffield had a population of 939 residents, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,029 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Nuffield covers an area of approximately 12.9 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 Nuffield 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 Nuffield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Nuffield includes 17 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, Nuffield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.nuffieldparish.org/. 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 Nuffield
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Nuffield. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nuffield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Nuffield were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.