Sandford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sandford-on-Thames are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sandford-on-Thames
Sandford-on-Thames, often known as Sandford, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. Situated along the River Thames and just south of Oxford, it lies conveniently west of the A4074 road connecting Oxford and Henley. As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,336, making it a quaint community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,204 (2021) · Area: 3.8 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.sandfordonthames.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford East
- LSOA: Oxford 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandford-on-Thames.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandford-on-Thames.
- 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 Sandford-on-Thames based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Sandford-on-Thames.
- P26/S1533/HH - 13 Henley Road
Sandford-on-thames
Oxford
OX4 4YN
2 storey extension to the rear of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Kings Arms Church Road Sandford-on-Thames OX4 4YB
Installation of new dado height timber boarding to existing pergola, fixed raised planters, resin gravel, picket fence, outdoor cold store, and ramped concrete slab platform.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Kings Arms Church Road Sandford-on-Thames OX4 4YB
Installation of 5 no. illuminated and 1 no. non-illuminated signs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Plots 23-26 Oxford Science Park Grenoble Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4GB
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 5 (Materials - Sample Panels), 6 (Solar Panels), 23 (EV charging points) of planning permission 23/02872/VAR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 4 River View Sandford-On-Thames OX4 4YF
Replace 4 front single glazed windows with double glazed windows of the same design and appearance. Replace 4 rear single glazed windows with double glazed windows to the same appearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 3 River View Sandford-on-Thames OX4 4YF
Replace 4 front and 2 rear single glazed windows with double glazed windows of the same design. As clarified by additional window details.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Sandford-on-Thames in Oxfordshire
Sandford-on-Thames, often known as Sandford, is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. Situated along the River Thames and just south of Oxford, it lies conveniently west of the A4074 road connecting Oxford and Henley. As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,336, making it a quaint community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,204 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Sandford-on-Thames covers an area of approximately 3.8 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 Sandford-on-Thames a particularly low-crime area.
Sandford-on-Thames has one conservation area within its boundaries: Littlemore. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Sandford-on-Thames includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Iffley Meadows SSSI, Littlemore Railway Cutting SSSI; 2 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, Sandford-on-Thames planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sandfordonthames.co.uk/. 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 Sandford-on-Thames
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Sandford-on-Thames. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sandford-on-Thames may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sandford-on-Thames were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 24% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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