Russell's Water, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Russell's Water, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Russell's Water are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Russell's Water
Russell's Water is a picturesque hamlet situated about 6 miles north of Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire, nestled in the Chiltern Hills at an elevation of 620 feet. The area boasts a mix of 20th-century and older housing, along with a village hall and the scenic Russell's Water Common to the east, which includes a large duck pond that gained fame from its appearance in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This charming location presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £695,208 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Russell's Water.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Russell's Water.
- 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 Russell's Water based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Russell's Water.
- - Russells Water Farm Road running through Russells Water Russells Water RG9 6EU
Variation of Conditions 2(approved plans), 5(materials schedule), 6(glazing), 11(landscaping), 13(drainage), 15(Construction Method Statement), 16(protected species), 17(external lighting), 18(surface
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Jo Jos Vineyard Russells Water RG9 6EU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on P24/S0253/FUL to change the material used from grass to cotswold stone. Installation of a no dig farm track connecting two on site field gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
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A brief summary of Russell's Water in Oxfordshire
Russell's Water is a picturesque hamlet situated about 6 miles north of Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire, nestled in the Chiltern Hills at an elevation of 620 feet. The area boasts a mix of 20th-century and older housing, along with a village hall and the scenic Russell's Water Common to the east, which includes a large duck pond that gained fame from its appearance in the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. This charming location presents potential opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and community development.
Property prices in Russell's Water show an average sale price of £695,208, 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 Russell's Water a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Russell's Water includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Berrick Trench SSSI, Bix Bottom SSSI, Pishill Woods SSSI; 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, Russell's Water 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 Russell's Water
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Russell's Water. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Russell's Water may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Russell's Water slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Russell's Water were discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2).
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