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Planning in Woodcote

Approved
74%
277 of 361 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodcote in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Croydon's planning register.

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About Woodcote

Woodcote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Oxfordshire district, approximately 5 miles southeast of Wallingford and 7 miles northwest of Reading. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills at an elevation of 600 feet, it features a charming village green and Church Farm, with the village hall situated at the crossroads. As of the 2001 census, Woodcote had a population of 2,715, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a serene rural setting.

Property prices in Woodcote show an average sale price of £482,418, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodcote, 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, 432 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (27), full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (21). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodcote?
In the last 24 months, 432 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodcote?
The average planning decision time near Woodcote is 57 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 Woodcote?
The planning approval rate near Woodcote is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodcote?
The most common type of planning application near Woodcote is tree works applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodcote?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodcote on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.