Thame, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thame, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
About Thame
Thame is a historic market town and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 13 miles east of Oxford and 10 miles southwest of Aylesbury. With a population of 11,561 recorded in the 2011 Census, the town, named after the River Thame, also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Moreton. Established during the Anglo-Saxon period within the kingdom of Wessex, Thame offers a blend of historical significance and modern development, making it an important area for planning applications.
Population: 13,269 (2021) · Area: 12.7 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thame.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thame.
- 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 Thame based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Thame.
- - Part of Upper High Street Car Park Upper High Street Thame OX9 2BL
Variation of Condition 1 (change of use for the benefit of another person/s) on application P20/S3949/FUL. Variation of Condition 3 of application P99/N0767/RET (Use for stationing of one mobile van/t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 25 Upper High Street Thame OX9 3EX
Discharge of condition 4(Schedule of Materials) and 6(Archaeology (Submission and Implementation of WSI)) on application ref. P25/S1753/HH (Part single-storey and part two-storey rear extension, with
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Fire Station Nelson Street THAME Oxon OX9 2DP
Add three antennas, remove six MHAs and replace with six active routers at height and add a GPS node together with works within the cabin.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land at The Elms Upper High Street Thame OX9 2DX
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) on application ref P14/S2176/FUL - to amend the floor plan of the HA units to ensure they meet NDSS requirements. The erection of 37 dwellings and creation of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 6 - 8 High Street Thame OX9 2BU
Discharge of conditions 5 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 7 (CTMP) and 10 (Archaeological Watching Brief) of P25/S0868/FUL Redevelopment, including partial demolition of existing building an
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 17 Holliers Close Thame OX9 2EN
To remove existing dormer window to front elevation and replace with increased sized dormer window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 14 Arnold Way, Thame, OX9 2QA
Erection of detached single storey ancillary garden room. (additional information received for forestry officer on 18th March 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 17 Hazelton Close, Thame, OX9 2EB
1 x Silver Birch tree in the garden of 17 Hazelton Close. The works as follows: Main trunk and leader reduce height by approximately 3 metres back to previous reduction points. Crown thin and reshape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 4-5 Upper High Street Thame OX9 3ES
Redecoration of shop front. Redecoration of walls and ceiling (between beams). Retention of existing lighting systems. Installation of new cash desk/till point. Installation of small domestic style ki
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 4-5 Upper High Street Thame OX9 3ES
Two hand painted Cook logo fascia signs. One projecting sign. Reclaimed wood menu dispenser.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 35 Southern Road, THAME, Oxon, OX9 2EE
T1: Ornamental Cherry grafted onto Apple - Apple tree now dominant, too large for front garden. Height approaching telephone line. Potential root damage to front stone wall. Fell and replace with shru
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 16 Nelson Street, Thame, OX9 2DP
Cypress trees x3 - dismantle down to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - St Andrews Court Wellington Street Thame OX9 3WT
Two proposed 2-bedroom new-build dwellings and associated car parking and amenity including bike and bin stores.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 2 Mitchell Close Thame OX9 2ET
Conversion of garage and new single storey garden room extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Cuttle Brook Local Nature Reserve Oxford Road Thame
Application for two scrapes (shallow ponds) the placement of arising spoil within the Cuttle Brook Local Nature Reserve (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 15 Dorchester Place Thame OX9 2DL
Change of use of 15 Dorchester Place from the existing commercial use to form three apartments, with a one bedroom / one bedspace apartment at ground floor level with, at first floor level, two apartm
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-01
View full details - - 3 High Street Thame OX9 2BU
New trough light. Installation of fascia board and sign. (Application description updated and amended plans received 21 August showing a reduction in the length of the proposed trough light; fascia ma
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 53 Corbetts Way Thame OX9 2FL
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 53 Corbetts Way Thame OX9 2FL
Proposed conversion of the existing detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - M Newitt & Sons 10 High Street Thame OX9 2BZ
Changes to front facade only, the entrance doors will be replaced, masonry walls/windows re-decorated, existing signage removed and the gutters and downpipes replaced.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Thame in Oxfordshire
Thame is a historic market town and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 13 miles east of Oxford and 10 miles southwest of Aylesbury. With a population of 11,561 recorded in the 2011 Census, the town, named after the River Thame, also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Moreton. Established during the Anglo-Saxon period within the kingdom of Wessex, Thame offers a blend of historical significance and modern development, making it an important area for planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 13,269 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Thame covers an area of approximately 12.7 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 Thame show an average sale price of £532,490, 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 Thame a particularly low-crime area.
Thame has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thame, Moreton. 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, Thame planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thametowncouncil.gov.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 Thame
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Thame. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thame may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thame were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (8), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 41 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: 48 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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