Southrop, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southrop, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Southrop are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Southrop
Southrop is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England, along the banks of the River Leach. Notable for its historical significance, the village is home to the Grade I listed St Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Surrounded by charming neighboring villages such as Eastleach Turville, Fairford, and Lechlade, Southrop presents a unique setting for planning applications amidst its rich heritage and rural landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southrop.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southrop.
- 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 Southrop based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Southrop.
- - Southrop Farm House Brick Hill Hook Norton Oxfordshire OX15 5QA
Kitchen extension and alterations to existing extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Dolce Vita Rope Way Hook Norton OX15 5PZ
Conservatory addition and removal of chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Land East Of OS Parcel 3386 Adj To Burycroft Road Hook Norton OX15 5PR
Permission in Principle for a residential development of 3-5 dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Land North Of Railway House Station Road Hook Norton
Discharge of Conditions 10-11 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) and 17 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan) of 21/00500/OUT (Appeal ref: APP/C3105/W/21/3278536)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Kelceda Brick Hill Hook Norton OX15 5QA
Replacement rear extension with pitched roof, new pitched roof over garage and new rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Martins Rope Way Hook Norton OX15 5PZ
Erect solar panels to front roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Southrop in Oxfordshire
Southrop is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England, along the banks of the River Leach. Notable for its historical significance, the village is home to the Grade I listed St Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Surrounded by charming neighboring villages such as Eastleach Turville, Fairford, and Lechlade, Southrop presents a unique setting for planning applications amidst its rich heritage and rural landscape.
Property prices in Southrop show an average sale price of £382,909, 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 Southrop a particularly low-crime area.
Southrop has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hook Norton. 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 Southrop includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hook Norton Cutting & Banks SSSI. 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, Southrop 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.
Planning Activity in Southrop
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Southrop. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Southrop.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Southrop slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Southrop were tree works (9), discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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