Stoke Row, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stoke Row, Oxfordshire.
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About Stoke Row
Stoke Row is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills, located approximately 5 miles west of Henley-on-Thames and 9 miles north of Reading in South Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 651, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities.
Population: 681 (2021) · Area: 6.1 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.stokerow.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £685,122 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stoke Row.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stoke Row.
- 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 Stoke Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Stoke Row.
- - Beechwood House Stoke Row RG9 5QL
New garden shed and veranda to replace existing garden shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Coggins Cottage Stoke Row RG9 5PL
Removal of timber shed and replace with a new timber studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Stoke Row in Oxfordshire
Stoke Row is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the Chiltern Hills, located approximately 5 miles west of Henley-on-Thames and 9 miles north of Reading in South Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 651, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for planning applications related to rural development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 681 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Stoke Row covers an area of approximately 6.1 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 Stoke Row show an average sale price of £685,122, 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 Stoke Row a particularly low-crime area.
Stoke Row has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stoke Row. 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 Stoke Row includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bear, Oveys and Great Bottom Woods SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Stoke Row planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stokerow.net/. 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 Stoke Row
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Stoke Row. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stoke Row may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stoke Row were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.