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Planning in Shippon

Approved
91%
49 of 52 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shippon in the last 24 months, from Vale of White Horse District Council's planning register.

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About Shippon

Shippon is a vibrant village located just one mile west of Abingdon in Oxfordshire, forming the largest settlement in the civil parish of St. Helen Without, within the Vale of White Horse District. Formerly part of Berkshire until 1974, Shippon is home to the historic Dalton Barracks and boasts a rich heritage, having been recorded in the Domesday Book as "Scipene." The village became a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1865, marked by the construction of the St. Mary Magdalene church in 1855, designed by the renowned architect Gilbert Scott. It sits within the St. Helen Without district.

Property prices in Shippon show an average sale price of £406,195, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shippon area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shippon 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 Shippon, 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, 63 planning applications were submitted near Shippon. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shippon?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Shippon. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shippon?
The average planning decision time near Shippon is 57 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 Shippon?
The planning approval rate near Shippon is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shippon?
The most common type of planning application near Shippon is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shippon?
You can search and track planning applications near Shippon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.