Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire.
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About Nuneham Courtenay
Nuneham Courtenay is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Oxford, nestled along the scenic east bank of the River Thames. Its prime location near the river and proximity to Oxford make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 225 (2021) · Area: 8.6 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://nunehampc.webs.com/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nuneham Courtenay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nuneham Courtenay.
- 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 Nuneham Courtenay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Nuneham Courtenay.
- - 12 Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9NX
Single storey ground floor rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 12 Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9NX
Single storey ground floor rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 11 Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9NX
Single storey ground floor rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 11 Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9NX
Single storey ground floor rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 30 Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9NY
Replacement of 7 single glazed metal framed windows with double glazed PVC windows. The replacement windows will match the existing windows in terms of design, layout, and colour.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Nuneham Courtenay in Oxfordshire
Nuneham Courtenay is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Oxford, nestled along the scenic east bank of the River Thames. Its prime location near the river and proximity to Oxford make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 225 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Nuneham Courtenay covers an area of approximately 8.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nuneham Courtenay a particularly low-crime area.
Nuneham Courtenay has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Nuneham Courtenay, Marsh Baldon, Toot Baldon. 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 Nuneham Courtenay includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Nuneham Courtenay planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://nunehampc.webs.com/. 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 Nuneham Courtenay
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Nuneham Courtenay. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Nuneham Courtenay.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Nuneham Courtenay were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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.