Southmoor, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southmoor, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Southmoor
Southmoor is a village located within the civil parish of Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, approximately 6 miles west of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Formerly part of Berkshire, it became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. Positioned just south of the A420, which connects Oxford and Swindon, Southmoor is an area of interest for potential planning applications due to its strategic location and local governance structure.
District: Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor
Website: http://www.kbsonline.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southmoor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southmoor.
- 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 Southmoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Southmoor.
- P25/V2501/FUL - Land adjacent to The Paddocks, Harris's Lane, Longworth, OX13 5EH
A proposed change of use of existing agricultural land, to an Equestrian use and including the construction of an associated stable building, on land adjacent to The Paddocks, Harris's Lane, Longworth
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-27 - P25/V1910/LDE - Willow Pond Farm, Appleton Road, Longworth, Oxfordshire, OX13 5EF
Wood cladded storage container currently used as a welfare unit (27sqm) situated east to west along fenceline with road. Portacabin (27sqm) situated east to west along fenceline with road. Stables sit
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-23 - - The Bungalow Waggon Path Southmoor Abingdon OX13 5BQ
Replacement and enlargement of roof space, including the addition of three dormer windows. Removal of existing single storey kitchen extension and replacement with new single storey extension. Convers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Willow Pond Farm Appleton Road Longworth Oxfordshire OX13 5EF
Wood cladded storage container currently used as a welfare unit (27sqm) situated east to west along fenceline with road. Portacabin (27sqm) situated east to west along fenceline with road. Stables sit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 5 Worcester Place Southmoor Abingdon OX13 5NG
Proposed rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 55 Storksbill Lane Southmoor Abingdon OX13 5FQ
Single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 2 The Paddock Longworth Abingdon OX13 5BX
Entrance porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 18 Latton Close Southmoor Abingdon OX13 5AE
New detached house and associated garage/office/gym building (as amended by plans and application form received 12 February 2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 10 Draycott Road Southmoor Abingdon OX13 5BY
Ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - 38 Storksbill Lane Southmoor Abingdon OX13 5FQ
Proposed two storey side extension. Proposed single storey rear extension and proposed porch extension. Partial conversion of existing single garage to form habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Cedar Glen Harris's Lane Longworth Abingdon OX13 5EH
Non-material amendment of change of roof tile to planning application P22/V0007/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and other outbuildings, and erection of replacement dwelling and garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Southmoor in Oxfordshire
Southmoor is a village located within the civil parish of Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, approximately 6 miles west of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Formerly part of Berkshire, it became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. Positioned just south of the A420, which connects Oxford and Swindon, Southmoor is an area of interest for potential planning applications due to its strategic location and local governance structure. It sits within the Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southmoor a particularly low-crime area.
Southmoor has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longworth. 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 Southmoor includes 2 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, Southmoor planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kbsonline.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 Southmoor
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Southmoor. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Southmoor maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Southmoor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Southmoor were full planning applications (11), amendments (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Longworth planning applications
- Kingston Bagpuize planning applications
- Hinton Waldrist planning applications
- Netherton planning applications
- Newbridge planning applications
- Lyford planning applications
- Charney Bassett planning applications
- Moreton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.