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Planning in Winterbrook

Approved
95%
40 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Winterbrook

Winterbrook is a small settlement in Oxfordshire, located on the west bank of the Thames and adjacent to Wallingford. Transferred from Berkshire in 1974, it was incorporated into Wallingford for administrative purposes in 2015, despite local residents' objections. Currently, Winterbrook is part of the Wallingford ward under the South Oxfordshire District Council and remains within the Church of England parish of St Mary the Virgin, North Stoke, making it a unique area for planning applications and community development. It sits within the Cholsey district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Winterbrook area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Winterbrook a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Winterbrook has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Winterbrook 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Winterbrook, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Winterbrook. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (5). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Winterbrook?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Winterbrook. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Winterbrook?
The average planning decision time near Winterbrook is 65 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 Winterbrook?
The planning approval rate near Winterbrook is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Winterbrook?
The most common type of planning application near Winterbrook is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Winterbrook?
You can search and track planning applications near Winterbrook on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.