How long do planning decisions take near South Stoke?

The average planning decision time near South Stoke is 54 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 South Stoke?

The planning approval rate near South Stoke is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near South Stoke?

The most common type of planning application near South Stoke is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near South Stoke?

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South Stoke, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near South Stoke, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in South Stoke 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 Stoke

South Stoke is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the east bank of the Thames, approximately 1.5 miles north of Goring-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire. The area also encompasses the nearby hamlet and manor house of Littlestoke, situated less than a mile to the north, making it a charming locale for potential planning applications and developments.

Population: 518 (2021) · Area: 767.2 km²

District: South Oxfordshire

Website: http://www.southstoke.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £591,875 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near South Stoke.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stoke based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near South Stoke.

P26/S2394/HH - Merlebank Moulsford, Wallingford OX10 9JG
Proposed studio annex and repositioned access and driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-09
P26/S2136/HH - The Granary Ferry Road South Stoke Reading RG8 0JP
Single-storey extension in-line with existing rear porch lean-to, 1.25m extension to existing side outrigger, and solar PVs to south-facing roof slopes
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-08
- Kays Barn Fullbrook House The Street South Stoke RG8 0JS
Discharge of condition(s) 3 (Photographic External Material Schedule) and 9 (Biodiversity Enhancements) on planning application P25/S1238/HH. (Demolition of existing annexe (Kays Barn) and part of exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Arne Ferry Lane Moulsford Wallingford OX10 9JF
Demolition of existing attached garage, erection of new attached garage with side utility extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Sphinx Hill Ferry Lane Moulsford OX10 9JF
Proposal for a double garage and accommodation, including a lobby, stores, cloakroom/WC, home office and outdoor store. Proposed new entrance gates.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Thatchwell Moulsford OX10 9JD
Conversion of garage into home office and storage, with oak framed bay window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-31
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- Ashmount Cottage Ferry Road South Stoke RG8 0JL
Extensions to existing property to include the incorporation of the outbuilding into the main house. Works to include the reconfiguration of the internal rooms and replacement of the conservatory. (As
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-17
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- 11 Underhill Moulsford OX10 9JH
Garage conversion into habitable accommodation, erection of a rear extension, erection of infill porch roof installation of solar panels and changes to the fenestration (as amended by plans to alter f
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-06
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- Red Kite House Ferry Road South Stoke RG8 0JL
Ground floor front extension incorporating new porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of South Stoke in Oxfordshire

South Stoke covers an area of approximately 767.2 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 Stoke show an average sale price of £591,875, 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 Stoke a particularly low-crime area.

South Stoke has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Stoke includes 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns, 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 Stoke planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southstoke.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 Stoke

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near South Stoke. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near South Stoke.

The average decision time of 54 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 Stoke were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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