How long do planning decisions take near Woodcote?

The average planning decision time near Woodcote is 47 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 77%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodcote?

The most common type of planning application near Woodcote is discharge of conditions, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodcote?

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Woodcote, Croydon - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodcote, Croydon - Greater London.

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Planning applications in Woodcote are administered by London Borough Of Croydon. View the full London Borough Of Croydon planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £482,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Croydon
Parliamentary constituency: Croydon South
LSOA: Croydon 040D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodcote.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodcote based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

59 planning applications found near Woodcote.

- 2A Furze Lane Purley CR8 3EG
T1 Horse Chestnut: 2m height reduction and 1.5m laterally T2 Lime: 3m height reduction and 1.5m laterally T3 Beech: 2.5m height reduction and 1.5m laterally H5 Mixed Species Hedge: Trim to a finished
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-07-06
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26/01940/CAT · Received: Mon 06 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 06 Jul 2026 - 2A Furze Lane Purley CR8 3EG
T1 Horse Chestnut: 2m height reduction and 1.5m laterally T2 Lime: 3m height reduction and 1.5m laterally T3 Beech: 2.5m height reduction and 1.5m laterally H5 Mixed Species Hedge: Trim to a finished
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-07-06
26/01814/FUL · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - Spindlewood Farm Drive Purley CR8 3LP
Demolition of existing single-storey detached dwelling and detached garage and erection of two-storey detached dwellinghouse with integrated garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-23
26/01795/HSE · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 39 Furze Lane Purley CR8 3EJ
Erection of a single-storey outbuilding to the rear garden for incidental residential use.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-22
26/01781/DISC · Received: Fri 19 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 31 Furze Lane Purley CR8 3EJ
Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 3 (trees and landscaping) attached to permission ref. 26/00703/HSE for Alterations, erection of single storey rear/side extension and extension of existi
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-19
26/01781/DISC - 31 Furze Lane Purley CR8 3EJ
Details pursuant to the discharge of condition 3 (trees and landscaping) attached to permission ref. 26/00703/HSE for Alterations, erection of single storey rear/side extension and extension of existi
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-19
26/01718/NMA · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 15 Russell Hill Purley CR8 2JB
Non-material amendment to planning application 25/01000/FUL to allow alterations to the front elevation and to relocate a fire door.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-12
26/01718/NMA - 15 Russell Hill Purley CR8 2JB
Non-material amendment to planning application 25/01000/FUL to allow alterations to the front elevation and to relocate a fire door.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-12
- 14 Briar Hill Purley CR8 3LE
T1- Austrian Pine: Fell due to base encroaching on driveway. T2- Beech: Reduce back to previous reduction points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-03
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26/01622/CAT - 14 Briar Hill Purley CR8 3LE
T1- Austrian Pine: Fell due to base encroaching on driveway. T2- Beech: Reduce back to previous reduction points.
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-03
26/01399/HSE - 20 Manor Way Purley CR8 3BH
Extensions and alterations consisting of the raising of the main roof ridge, front roof extensions, front rooflights, hip to gable roof extensions, rear dormer roof extension, single-storey side/rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-01
- 2 Silver Lane Purley CR8 3HG
T1 Beech - Prune as per the annotated picture T2 Beech - Prune as per the annotated picture T3 Lime - Prune as per the annotated picture
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-01
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26/01582/CAT - 2 Silver Lane Purley CR8 3HG
T1 Beech - Prune as per the annotated picture T2 Beech - Prune as per the annotated picture T3 Lime - Prune as per the annotated picture
Status: Undecided | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-06-01
- 1A Furze Hill Purley CR8 3LB
T1 Cypress - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-08
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- Oak Cottage 7 Briar Hill Purley CR8 3LF
T1 Oak - Fell due to dangerous lean/storm damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 6 Sydney Avenue Purley CR8 4JA
Alterations, erection of storey side/rear extension and first floor rear extension and provision of first floor window in side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 9 The South Border Purley CR8 3LL
Erection of a two-storey side extension, replacement porch roof to front garden, new/replacement front garden wall and new metal gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 31 Furze Lane Purley CR8 3EJ
Alterations, erection of single storey rear/side extension and extension of existing patio with provision of two tiered retaining wall and steps and associated excavation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 30 Russell Hill Purley CR8 2JA
Details pursuant to condition 4 (Bat Licence) of planning permission 21/00173/FUL (allowed on appeal APP/L5240/W/23/3316205) for "Demolition of former drug and alcohol rehabilitation residential care
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Hillcrest 31 Manor Way Purley CR8 3BL
Erection of first floor side/front extension. Alteration of existing front and rear roof forms from hipped ends to gable ends. Installation of two rooflights to front roof slope. Erection of two dorme
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Croydon | Date: 2026-02-24
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A brief summary of Woodcote in Croydon - Greater London

Property prices in Woodcote show an average sale price of £482,418, 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 Woodcote a particularly low-crime area.

Woodcote has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Upper Woodcote Village, The Webb Estate. 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 Woodcote includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Woodcote

In the last 24 months, 123 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woodcote.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woodcote were discharge of conditions (27), full planning applications (26), tree works (22).

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 95 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 50 applications
Refused: 13 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 58 applications

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