How long do planning decisions take near Oakley Wood?

The average planning decision time near Oakley Wood is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Oakley Wood?

The planning approval rate near Oakley Wood is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakley Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Oakley Wood is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oakley Wood?

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Oakley Wood, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oakley Wood, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Oakley Wood are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Oakley Wood

Oakley Wood is a 48.1-hectare (119-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest located west of Hathern in Leicestershire. This designated area is significant for its unique ecological features, making it an important consideration for any planning applications in the vicinity.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 006A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oakley Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakley Wood.

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 Oakley Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Oakley Wood.

P26/S2158/FUL - Birchfield Oakley Wood Benson Wallingford OX10 6QG
Two live/work units. Alternative scheme to that approved under application P16/S0410/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-26
- Birchfield Oakley Wood OX10 6QG
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans), 7 (Access and Vision Splays) and 9 (Turning Areas and Car Parking) on planning application P16/S0410/FUL and following discharge of condition application P18
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Oakley Wood in Oxfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oakley Wood a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Oakley Wood includes 12 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.

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Planning Activity in Oakley Wood

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Oakley Wood. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Oakley Wood.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Oakley Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Oakley Wood were amendments (1).

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