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Planning in Woodcote

Approved
89%
179 of 198 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodcote in the last 24 months, from Epsom and Ewell Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Woodcote

Postcode districts

KT18 335 applications in the last 12 monthsKT21 147 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

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About Woodcote

Woodcote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in South 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 features a central village green and Church Farm, with key community facilities like 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 exploring planning applications in the area.

The area around Woodcote has 6 nature designations 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.

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, 231 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were tree works (22), full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (14).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodcote?
In the last 24 months, 231 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodcote?
The average planning decision time near Woodcote is 60 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 89%. 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 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodcote?
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