Woodcote, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodcote, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodcote are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council 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 of Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles southeast of Wallingford and 7 miles northwest of Reading. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, the village reaches an elevation of 600 feet above sea level and is strategically positioned between the Goring Road and the A4074. With a population of 2,715 as of 2001, Woodcote features a charming village green, Church Farm, and a community-focused village hall at its crossroads, making it a notable area for planning applications.
Population: 2,620 (2021) · Area: 7.1 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.woodcote-online.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £442,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
8 planning applications found near Woodcote.
- - 8 Wayside Green Woodcote RG8 0QJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing timber lean-to structure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 62 West Chiltern Woodcote RG8 0SG
Garage conversion and a single storey ground floor rear extension with two box dormer windows front and rear serving first floor level and additional rooflight on rear elevation. Infill of front entra
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage Green Lane Woodcote RG8 0RT
Erection of single storey extension incorporating a roof terrace, changes to the fenestration, removal of one chimney and the introduction of a glazed porch extension. (Amended by plans received 19 Ja
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Fernwood House Goring Heath RG8 7SJ
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) on planning application P20/S3655/FUL - to make changes to the approved plans as detailed on drawing FRWD.P01B (Proposed incorporation of existing manege into
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land at Bridle Path Woodcote
Outline Application for the development of 41 dwellings forming a later living community, including a community hub building, access from Bridle Path, infrastructure, open space and landscaping. All m
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 14 Bridle Path Woodcote RG8 0SE
Discharge of conditions 10 (Landscaping (incl hardsurfacing and boundary treatment) and 11 (Surface Water Drainage) on application P23/S0889/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two st
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 10a Wayside Green Woodcote RG8 0QJ
Variation of condition 2 (plans), variation of condition 7 (Parking & Manoeuvring Areas Retained), variation of condition 9 (landscaping) and variation of condition 10 (Surface Water Drainage) on plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 10 Wayside Green, Woodcote, RG8 0QJ
Discharge of conditions 3(Materials), 8(Tree Protection), 9(Landscaping), 10(Surface Water Drainage) and 11(Foul Water Drainage) on application P19/S4288/FUL (Erection of a two-storey four-bed dwellin
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Woodcote in Oxfordshire
Woodcote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles southeast of Wallingford and 7 miles northwest of Reading. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, the village reaches an elevation of 600 feet above sea level and is strategically positioned between the Goring Road and the A4074. With a population of 2,715 as of 2001, Woodcote features a charming village green, Church Farm, and a community-focused village hall at its crossroads, making it a notable area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,620 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Woodcote covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Woodcote show an average sale price of £442,190, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodcote includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Woodcote planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woodcote-online.co.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 Woodcote
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Woodcote.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Woodcote slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodcote were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.