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Planning in Sarsden

Approved
100%
20 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sarsden in the last 24 months, from West Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Sarsden

Sarsden is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles south of Chipping Norton. As of the 2021 census, it has a small population of 64 residents. The parish has been part of a grouped parish council with the adjacent parish of Churchill since 1976, which may be relevant for those researching local planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 64 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.

Property prices in Sarsden show an average sale price of £612,360, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sarsden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sarsden has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sarsden 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.churchillsarsden.com/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Sarsden, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sarsden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sarsden?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sarsden. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sarsden?
The average planning decision time near Sarsden is 33 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 Sarsden?
The planning approval rate near Sarsden is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sarsden?
The most common type of planning application near Sarsden is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sarsden?
You can search and track planning applications near Sarsden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.