How long do planning decisions take near Upperton?

The average planning decision time near Upperton is 181 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 Upperton?

The planning approval rate near Upperton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upperton?

The most common type of planning application near Upperton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upperton?

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Upperton, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upperton, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upperton are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £571,167 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upperton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upperton.

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 Upperton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Upperton.

- 6 Norton Cottages Brightwell Baldwin OX49 5NX
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-04-12
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A brief summary of Upperton in Oxfordshire

Upperton is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England.

Property prices in Upperton show an average sale price of £571,167, 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 Upperton a particularly low-crime area.

Upperton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cuxham, Brightwell Baldwin, Britwell Salome. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upperton includes 5 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, Upperton 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 Upperton

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Upperton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 181 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upperton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 181 days, decisions near Upperton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Upperton were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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