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Planning in Sandhills

Approved
90%
26 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sandhills in the last 24 months, from Oxford City Council's planning register.

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About Sandhills

Risinghurst and Sandhills is a civil parish located on the eastern outskirts of Oxford, just beyond the Oxford Ring Road. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,237 and shares borders with Barton, Headington Quarry, and Wood Farm, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Sandhills show an average sale price of £532,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Sandhills has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandhills 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sandhills, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Sandhills. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were tree works (14), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sandhills?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Sandhills. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sandhills?
The average planning decision time near Sandhills is 56 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 Sandhills?
The planning approval rate near Sandhills is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sandhills?
The most common type of planning application near Sandhills is tree works applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sandhills?
You can search and track planning applications near Sandhills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.