South Hinksey, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Hinksey, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Hinksey are administered by Vale Of White Horse District Council. View the full Vale Of White Horse District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Hinksey
South Hinksey is a village and civil parish located just over a mile south of Oxford city centre, making it a desirable area for potential development. The parish encompasses the residential area of Hinksey Hill, situated approximately 0.5 miles to the south of the main village, offering opportunities for planning applications in a quaint and accessible setting.
Population: 420 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.southhinksey.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Oxford 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Hinksey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Hinksey.
- 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 South Hinksey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near South Hinksey.
- - Myrtle Cottage 1 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
Replace all windows and front and back doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - North A420 Botley Road to south A423 ring road between A34 to the west & the Oxford to London railway line to east including land between the A4144 Abingdon Road to the west & the River Thames.
Notice of Submission of Further Information in relation to Application for Planning Permission Accompanied by an Environmental Statement (Regulation 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-03-07
View full details - - North A420 Botley Road to south A423 ring road between, A34 to the west & the Oxford to London railway line to east, including land between the A4144 Abingdon Road, to the west & the River Thames.
A flood alleviation scheme to reduce flood risk in Oxford, comprising: Construction of a new two stage channel from the confluence of the Botley and Seacourt Streams, extending south easterly to north
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - - o/s 1 Church Close South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5BA
Installation of Pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2022-01-05
View full details - - 30 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AS
Prior approval for additional storey on existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2021-11-08
View full details - - Manor Barn, St Lawrence Road, South Hinksey, Oxford, OX1 5AZ
Discharge of condition 6 in application P21/V0882/HH. Conversion of existing attached garage/store to ancillary accommodation into habitable room for the ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2021-06-23
View full details - - Hill View 3 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
New oak-framed front porch and oak-framed rear pergola
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2021-06-15
View full details - - Hill View 3 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
New oak-framed front porch and oak-framed rear pergola
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2021-06-15
View full details - - Manor Barn, St Lawrence Road, South Hinksey, Oxford, OX1 5AZ
Conversion of existing attached garage/store to ancillary accommodation into habitable room for the ancillary accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2021-03-23
View full details - - The General Elliot 37 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
Minor extension to ground floor to create family kitchen area and new WC. First floor extension to create new lounge with views over meadow. (amended plans , Product 4 information and revised Design a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2020-09-25
View full details - - Land adjacent to 37 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
Erection of Two Detached Dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2020-03-18
View full details - - Isis Court, Ambry Barn, St Lawrence Road, South Hinksey, Oxford, OX1 5AZ
Single storey, flat roof, kitchen extension. Enlargement of existing Velux rooflight. Removal of existing window to allow thermal upgrade of exiting external wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2020-03-11
View full details - - Peppercorn Cottage 13 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
Conversion of attached store/workshop to tv/games/music room. Addition of porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-10-29
View full details - - 11 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AS
Construction of attached 2 bay carport and replacement of first floor window to south elevation with smaller unit.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-10-22
View full details - - Peppercorn Cottage 13 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
Certificate of Lawful use for conversion of attached store/workshop to tv/games/music room with an addition of a porch.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-08-20
View full details - - 33 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 5AS
Installation of timber framed garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-04-05
View full details - - Manor Barn St Lawrence Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AZ
Non-Material Amendment to P18/V2565/HH to remove newly proposed roof light, block up existing garage door with extended exterior wall and new window, alter internal walls to enlarge new shower room. T
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-03-08
View full details - - 11 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
Discharge of condition 4(surface water drainage) on P18/V2263/FUL (Conversion of existing outbuilding to residential accommodation with integral garage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-01-16
View full details - - 37 Manor Road South Hinksey Oxford OX1 5AS
Change of use from a mixed use A4 (Drinking Establishment) and C3 (Dwellinghouse) use to a wholly residential (C3 Dwellinghouse) use. (Additional information received 3 December 2018)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2018-11-05
View full details - - Manor Barn, St Lawrence Road South Hinksey OX1 5AZ
To develop the outbuilding previously approved under planning approval p14/v1176/ful into ancillary accommodation, a studio, a garden workshop room & storage area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2018-10-11
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A brief summary of South Hinksey in Oxfordshire
South Hinksey is a village and civil parish located just over a mile south of Oxford city centre, making it a desirable area for potential development. The parish encompasses the residential area of Hinksey Hill, situated approximately 0.5 miles to the south of the main village, offering opportunities for planning applications in a quaint and accessible setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 420 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Hinksey a particularly low-crime area.
South Hinksey has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Central (City and University), North Hinksey, Osney Town. 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 South Hinksey includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, South Hinksey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southhinksey.org/. 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 South Hinksey
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near South Hinksey. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. South Hinksey maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near South Hinksey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Hinksey were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
20 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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