Play Hatch, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Play Hatch, Oxfordshire.
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About Play Hatch
Play Hatch is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Eye & Dunsden, South Oxfordshire, approximately 2 miles northeast of Reading, Berkshire. Positioned just north of the junction of the A4155 and B478, it offers a strategic location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Play Hatch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Play Hatch.
- 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 Play Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Play Hatch.
- - Lakeside Playhatch Road Sonning Eye RG4 6TX
Non material amendment to application ref. P23/S1999/HH (Two-storey side extension and front extension) - replace approved large glazed window with two traditional windows and replace existing bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Sonning Quarry Playhatch Road Sonning Eye RG4 6TX
Details pursuant to Condition No. 62 (Annual Water Monitoring data) of planning permission no.P21/S1557/CM (MW.0044/21) Comments by 30 November 2023.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Play Hatch in Oxfordshire
Play Hatch is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Eye & Dunsden, South Oxfordshire, approximately 2 miles northeast of Reading, Berkshire. Positioned just north of the junction of the A4155 and B478, it offers a strategic location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Play Hatch a particularly low-crime area.
Play Hatch has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Sonning Eye. 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 Play Hatch includes 8 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, Play Hatch 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 Play Hatch
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Play Hatch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Play Hatch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Play Hatch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Play Hatch were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.