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18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Watlington · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 90 days

The Barn House 39 Watcombe Road Watlington OX49 5QJAwaiting decisionT1 Yew: Crown reduce by 2m in height and lateral spread. Works are proposed due to dieback throughout the canopy. The reduction will remove affected branch sections, reduce the extent of dieback within the crown and encourage healthy regenerative growth, with the aim of improving the tree’s overall condition and long-term vitality.Works to trees in CAReceived 4 Nov 2026P26/S5178/TCA
11 Church Street Watlington OX49 5QPApprovedWalnut Tree- Remove as too big for location - and both neighbours are concerned of lack of light. Prunus Tree- Remove too big for location-cracking wall and both neighbours are concerned of lack of lightWorks to trees in CAReceived 27 Oct 2026Decided 11 Nov 2026P26/S5011/TCA
3 Allnut Close Watlington OX49 5JRApprovedRemove Holly Tree - too big for its location - to close to houseWorks to trees in CAReceived 21 Oct 2026Decided 29 Oct 2026P26/S4868/TCA
Whitehouse Farm Britwell Road Watlington OX49 5JYAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 12 (Phased Risk Assessment) & 16 (Surface Water) on Planning Permission P24/S0072/FUL Erection of a storage building (B8 storage and distribution use) with associated access off Britwell Road, together with parking, landscaping and all enabling worksDischarge ConditionsReceived 20 Oct 2026P26/S4867/DIS
11 Brook Street Watlington OX49 5JLApprovedG1 Linear group of 5x Beech trees forming communal crown, these have been previously reduced Specification: a. Reduce lateral spread paying attention to southern and western aspect by up to 2m tapering into height b. Look to restore western aspect removing poorly pruned branches back to suitable growth points. c. Where appropiate thin the upper crown to promote strong upright growth. d. The northern aspect to undergo selective pruning to a few branches to maintain a uniform lateral spread. e. Lift where appropriate over the road and footpath to suitable secondary growth points working to current clearance standards of 5m highway and 3m footpath.Works to trees in CAReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026P26/S4672/TCA

Planning in Watlington

Approved: 96%; 27 of 28 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Watlington in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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OX49 89 applications in the last 12 months

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About Watlington

Watlington is a charming market town and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 7 miles south of Thame and close to the eastern border of the county, just under 2 miles from Buckinghamshire. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, the parish also encompasses the picturesque hamlets of Christmas Common, Greenfield, and Howe Hill, and had a population of 2,727 according to the 2011 Census. For those researching planning applications, Watlington offers a blend of rural character and community engagement within a vibrant local setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,699 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Watlington covers an area of approximately 14.6 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 Watlington show an average sale price of £571,167, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Watlington has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Watlington 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.watlington-oxon-pc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Watlington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Watlington. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Watlington?

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Watlington. The approval rate is 96%.

How long do planning decisions take near Watlington?

The average planning decision time near Watlington is 51 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 Watlington?

The planning approval rate near Watlington is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Watlington?

The most common type of planning application near Watlington is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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