How long do planning decisions take near Shirburn?

The average planning decision time near Shirburn is 49 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 Shirburn?

The planning approval rate near Shirburn is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shirburn?

The most common type of planning application near Shirburn is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shirburn?

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Shirburn, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shirburn, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shirburn are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Shirburn

Shirburn is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6 miles south of Thame in Oxfordshire. Notable for its historical significance, it features the Grade I listed Shirburn Castle, a 14th-century landmark, alongside its Grade II listed park and a parish church with Norman origins. The parish boasts a high altitude for the region and is partially situated in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a unique area for planning applications, especially with its forested southern expanse and proximity to major transport links.

Population: 99 (2021) · Area: 17.7 km²

District: South Oxfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £540,537 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shirburn.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shirburn.

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 Shirburn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Shirburn in Oxfordshire

Shirburn covers an area of approximately 17.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Shirburn show an average sale price of £540,537, 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 Shirburn a particularly low-crime area.

Shirburn has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shirburn, Pyrton, Watlington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Shirburn includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Watlington and Pyrton Hills SSSI, Knightsbridge Lane SSSI; 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, Shirburn 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 Shirburn

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Shirburn. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shirburn.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Shirburn were discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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