Search Shirburn planning applications
16 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Shirburn · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Icknield Community College, Love Lane, Watlington, OX49 5RBAwaiting decisionFull planning application for installation of new secure perimeter fencing, including pedestrian and vehicular access gatesMinor DevelopmentReceived 23 Sep 2026P26/S4294/FUL
- 70 Shirburn Road, Watlington, OX49 5BZAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension with new Velux roof windowsOther DevelopmentReceived 22 Sep 2026P26/S4329/HH
- Watlington Sports Club Shirburn Road Watlington OX49 5BZApprovedHeight extension to MUGA Fencing on 3 sides.Minor (Full Application)Received 11 Mar 2026Decided 20 May 2026P26/S0765/FUL
- Land North of Shirburn Road Watlington OX49 5BZAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 16 (SuDS Compliance Report) and 20 (Energy Efficiency Verification Report - partial discharge for Plot 44) on application ref P24/S3712/S73. (Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans),5 (Landscaping),6 (Landscape Management Plan) and 11 (Cycle Parking) on application P22/S3126/FUL (The redevelopment of part of the site at Shirburn Road, Watlington for the erection of 25 age restricted dwellings (for people aged 55 and over), including communal facilities, landscaping and parking) summarised as follows: 1. Alterations to building designs, including windows, doors, access, roofs, internal layout. 2. Revisions to the hard and soft landscaping arrangements of the layout, including pathways. 3. Changes to cycle and bin storage facilities. Information pertaining to conditions 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Landscape Maintenance) and 11 (Cycle Parking) to satisfy conditions originally attached to P22/S3126/FUL)Other (Discharge Conditions)Received 9 Mar 2026P26/S0724/DIS
- The Vicarage Pyrton OX49 5ANApprovedDischarge of conditions 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) and 5 (Archaeological Monitoring Report) on planning application P25/S2847/HH. (Proposed outdoor swimming pool and plant room).Other (Discharge Conditions)Received 10 Dec 2025Decided 27 Feb 2026P25/S3950/DIS
Planning in Shirburn
- Approved
- 89%
- 17 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shirburn in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.
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Around Shirburn
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OX49 86 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 99 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
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 £571,167, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shirburn 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 Shirburn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shirburn has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shirburn, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Shirburn. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3).