South Moreton, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Moreton, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Moreton are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Moreton
South Moreton is a charming village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles east of Didcot and 4 miles west of Wallingford. Separated from its twin village, North Moreton, by the Great Western Railway cutting, South Moreton has historical roots dating back to the Domesday Book. The area, which was part of Berkshire until 1974, had a population of 420 as recorded in the 2011 census, making it a quaint locale for planning applications amidst its scenic surroundings.
Population: 326 (2021) · Area: 5.5 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.southmoreton.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Moreton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Moreton.
- 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 Moreton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near South Moreton.
- - Moatside Crown Lane South Moreton OX11 9AQ
Erection of a three-bay garage with office/storage room above.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage High Street South Morton OX11 9AG
Discharge of Condition(s) 3 (Materials) on P22/S3268/S73 (Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission P18/S0048/FUL (Demolition of an existing single garage, new driveway to new chalet style bunga
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Hall Farm Mill Lane South Moreton OX11 9FD
Erection of a single storey detached workshop building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Wheatleys High Street South Moreton OX11 9AG
Removal of roof (excluding rafters) and replacing with similar clay tiles, works to repair chimney and dormer windows.(as amplified by Bat Scoping Survey received 24 April 2023 and 24 May 2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-22
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage Dunsomer Hill North Moreton OX11 9BU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 08 ( bat activity survey requirement) on application P18/S2493/FUL to provide an additional area to accommodate a plant room in a basement but w
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-06-22
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage Dunsomer Hill North Moreton OX11 9BU
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) and condition 08 ( bat activity survey requirement) on application P18/S2493/FUL to provide an additional area to accommodate a plant room in a basement but w
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-06-22
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage Dunsomer Hill North Moreton OX11 9BU
Non material amendment to application ref. P18/S2493/FUL - alteration in design of centre front dormer window Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling together with formation o
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-02-21
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage Dunsomer Hill North Moreton OX11 9BU
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new dwelling together with formation of access. (As amplified by bat report dated 21 September 2018).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-07-20
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage South Moreton OX11 9BU
Condition 4-Cycle Parking Facilities and 5-Travel Plans in application P17/S0261/FUL Proposed demolition of existing storage barn and detached garage and erection of a new-build single storey religiou
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-02-26
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage South Moreton OX11 9BU
Non Material amendment sought to move external door and alter roof to a traditional hip design on application P17/S0261/FUL Proposed demolition of existing storage barn and detached garage and erectio
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-10-17
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage Dunsomer Hill South Moreton OX11 9BU
Discharge of condition 6 - Tree Protection on application ref. P17/S0261/FUL Proposed demolition of existing storage barn and detached garage and erection of a new-build single storey religious meetin
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-04-10
View full details - - Sherwood Cottage Dunsomer Hill North Moreton OX11 9BU
Proposed demolition of existing storage barn and detached garage and erection of a new-build single storey religious meeting hall (as an alternative to conversion scheme approved by p16/s1290/ful)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-01-23
View full details - - Building to the North of Sherwood Cottage Dunsomer Hill South Moreton OX11 9BU
Change of use of the existing building to a meeting hall for the Lime Walk Gospel Hall Trust. (As amended by revised parking plan received in 26 May, 2016).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2016-04-18
View full details - - 11 Dunsomer Hill, North Moreton (In the Parish of South Moreton) OX11 9AP
Construction of a single storey detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2004-11-16
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A brief summary of South Moreton in Oxfordshire
South Moreton is a charming village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles east of Didcot and 4 miles west of Wallingford. Separated from its twin village, North Moreton, by the Great Western Railway cutting, South Moreton has historical roots dating back to the Domesday Book. The area, which was part of Berkshire until 1974, had a population of 420 as recorded in the 2011 census, making it a quaint locale for planning applications amidst its scenic surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 326 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
South Moreton covers an area of approximately 5.5 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 South Moreton show an average sale price of £358,540, 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 South Moreton a particularly low-crime area.
South Moreton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Moreton, South Moreton. 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 Moreton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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 Moreton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southmoreton.org.uk/. 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 Moreton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near South Moreton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 South Moreton.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near South Moreton were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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