Rokemarsh, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rokemarsh, Oxfordshire.
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About Rokemarsh
Berrick Salome, a quaint village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, lies approximately 3 miles north of Wallingford. The parish, which encompasses Roke and Rokemarsh, had a population of 326 according to the 2011 Census. Notably, the village is tied to the work of Reginald Ernest Moreau, an ornithologist who documented its history before the First World War, providing valuable insights for local planning and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £503,223 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 012F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rokemarsh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rokemarsh.
- 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 Rokemarsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Rokemarsh.
- - 19 Cadewell Lane Benson Wallingford OX10 6GH
Install PVCu conservatory to the side of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 52 Blacklands Road Benson OX10 6NW
Non-material amendment to P25/S0667/HH (Single storey side and rear extension) - to omit the 3160mm wide bi-folding door and add a 247.5mm wide casement window (to match study window) and 2030mm wide
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 49 Gerard Avenue Benson OX10 6GD
Construction of single storey extension to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
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A brief summary of Rokemarsh in Oxfordshire
Berrick Salome, a quaint village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, lies approximately 3 miles north of Wallingford. The parish, which encompasses Roke and Rokemarsh, had a population of 326 according to the 2011 Census. Notably, the village is tied to the work of Reginald Ernest Moreau, an ornithologist who documented its history before the First World War, providing valuable insights for local planning and development considerations.
Property prices in Rokemarsh show an average sale price of £503,223, 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 Rokemarsh a particularly low-crime area.
Rokemarsh has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Berwick Salome, Preston Crowmarsh, Benson. 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 Rokemarsh includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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 Rokemarsh
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Rokemarsh. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Rokemarsh.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rokemarsh were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 42% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Roke planning applications
- Littleworth planning applications
- Benson planning applications
- Berrick Salome planning applications
- Preston Crowmarsh planning applications
- Ewelme planning applications
- Crowmarsh Gifford planning applications
- Great Holcombe planning applications
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.