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Planning in Southmoor

Approved
81%
34 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southmoor in the last 24 months, from Vale of White Horse District Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor district.

Property prices in Southmoor show an average sale price of £406,195, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Southmoor 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 Southmoor a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Southmoor has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southmoor 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kbsonline.org.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Southmoor, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Southmoor. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southmoor?
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Southmoor. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southmoor?
The average planning decision time near Southmoor is 87 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 Southmoor?
The planning approval rate near Southmoor is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southmoor?
The most common type of planning application near Southmoor is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southmoor?
You can search and track planning applications near Southmoor on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.