How long do planning decisions take near Wheatley?

The average planning decision time near Wheatley is 42 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 Wheatley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Wheatley?

The most common type of planning application near Wheatley is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wheatley?

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Wheatley, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wheatley, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

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

About Wheatley

Wheatley is a village and civil parish located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles east of Oxford. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Littleworth, situated to the west of Wheatley, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Population: 4,270 (2021) · Area: 4.4 km²

District: South Oxfordshire

Website: http://wheatleyparishcouncil.gov.uk/

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Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wheatley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wheatley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Wheatley.

P26/S1643/HH - Windmill House 1 Windmill Lane Wheatley Oxford OX33 1TA
Alterations to north facing dormer window, and new and altered ground floor windows and doors, and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-01
- 85 Littleworth Road Wheatley OX33 1NW
Discharge of Conditions 12(Surface Water Drainage) and 13 (Foul Water Drainage) on application P21/S4360/FUL (Variation of condition 12 (Surface water drainage works) & 13 (Foul drainage works) on pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 15 Beech Road Wheatley OX33 1UP
Variation of condition 2(approved plans) on application ref. P24/S2799/HH - move approved shed to side of extension back to clear public sewer Demolition of garage and conservatory. Erection of single
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 24 Mulberry Court, Crown Road, Wheatley, OX33 1UL
T341 Lime historically pollarded at 3-4meters, decay and weak unions present. Crown reduce to previous points of pruning by reducing 1.2 to 1.5 meters of apical and lateral growth. To contain crowns a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 54 High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1XT
T1 Silver Birch: Re-reduce to previous points of pruning by removal of up to 3m of apical growth and 2m of lateral growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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- Rectory Lodge, 28 Crown Road, Wheatley, OX33 1UL
Discharge of condition 3(plan of car parking provision (specified number of spaces)) on application ref. P25/S3317/N5D (Change of use from office (Class E(g)(i)) to residential dwelling (Class C3)).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
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- 1 Westfield Road Wheatley OX33 1NG
Replacement/upgrading of all windows and rear doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-18
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- 117 High Street Wheatley OX33 1UE
Installation of demountable flood barriers in front of two doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 117 High Street Wheatley OX33 1UE
Installation of demountable flood barriers in front of two doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
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- The Manor House 26 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XX
Internal renovations and reordering to improve internal circulation and to remove 1940s alterations. Insertion of rear facing dormer window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-25
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- 64 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XP
Removal of a condition 3 (That the new unit of residential accommodation shall remain within the same ownership as no 64 High Street) on application P05/W0131. (Change of use of ancillary annex buildi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Wheatley in Oxfordshire

Wheatley covers an area of approximately 4.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wheatley a particularly low-crime area.

Wheatley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wheatley. 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 Wheatley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lyehill Quarry SSSI, Littleworth Brick Pit SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wheatley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://wheatleyparishcouncil.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 Wheatley

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Wheatley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

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

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wheatley were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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