Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Sutton Courtenay
Sutton Courtenay is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England. Nestled on the south bank of the River Thames, it lies just 2 miles south of Abingdon-on-Thames and 3 miles northwest of Didcot. As of the 2021 census, the population has grown to 3,055, reflecting its appeal as a residential area and potential site for future planning applications.
Population: 3,055 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.suttoncourtenay.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton Courtenay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton Courtenay.
- 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 Sutton Courtenay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Sutton Courtenay.
- P26/V0786/LDP - 16 Frilsham Street
Sutton Courtenay
Abingdon
OX14 4AZ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed removal of a secondary chimney breast in the kitchen
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-30 - P26/V0745/HH - 15 Chapel Lane, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4AN
Proposed single storey side and rear extension and new detached garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-25 - - 15 Chapel Lane Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AN
Proposed single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 32 Chapel Lane Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AN
Discharge of condition(s) 4 (Surface Water Drainage details) on planning application P25/V0824/HH. (Proposed first floor extension and single storey rear extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - OS 9 Frilsham Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4AZ
Installation of 1 x 10m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Near Karin Lodge Churchmere Road Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AQ
Installation of 1 x 10m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - P25/V2639/LB - Howes Cottage, 6 Chapel Lane, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4AN
To remove failed hard sand/cement Roughcast, Pebbledash and smooth rendering from South facing gable end wall which has been subjected to storm water ingress. Remove pieces of rotten imbedded timber a
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-05 - - Southfield Farmhouse 66 High Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AS
Internal alterations to ground and first floor. Slimlite glazing within existing window openings. Repair and replacement of existing roof and installation of replacement rainwater goods. Alterations t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Southfield Farmhouse 66 High Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AS
Internal alterations to ground and first floor. Slimlite glazing within existing window openings. Repair and replacement of existing roof and installation of replacement rainwater goods. Alterations t
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 2 High Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4AP
Variation of condition 3 (Materials in Accordance with App) on application ref. P22/V2501/HH - change of external material finish from timber weatherboarding to painted render (Demolish existing conse
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Land at the rear of Buckridges High Street Sutton Courtenay OX14 4AW
Outline application (all matters reserved except access) for the erection of three self-build dwellings and garages with access provided by existing shared access from High Street with a new entry poi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 32 Chapel Lane Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AN
Proposed first floor extension to garage to create an ancillary granny annexe and single storey extension to garage to create an office/gym.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - The Old Inn 44 High Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AP
Proposed external works to Listed Building, and replacement of windows and doors (as amended by plans received 3 March 2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 71 High Street Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4AT
Erection of single storey rear extension to form a sun room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Village Hall Hobbyhorse Lane Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4BB
Replacement entrance porch for the Village Hall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Sutton Courtenay in Oxfordshire
Sutton Courtenay is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England. Nestled on the south bank of the River Thames, it lies just 2 miles south of Abingdon-on-Thames and 3 miles northwest of Didcot. As of the 2021 census, the population has grown to 3,055, reflecting its appeal as a residential area and potential site for future planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,055 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sutton Courtenay a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton Courtenay has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sutton Courtenay, Culham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton Courtenay planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.suttoncourtenay.co.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 Sutton Courtenay
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Sutton Courtenay. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sutton Courtenay may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Sutton Courtenay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sutton Courtenay were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5), other applications (4). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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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.