Planning permission in South Oxfordshire

We don't yet have enough recorded decisions for South Oxfordshire to show a reliable approval rate. Most applications on record do not yet have a decision we can read.

Outcome data is limited for South Oxfordshire: only 241 of 8,458 applications on record have a decision we can read, so we do not show an approval rate. Based on South Oxfordshire's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 May 2026.

8,458Total applications

241Decided

Not shownCoverage below 50%

229 Approved+12 Refused+5 Withdrawn+0 Pending+8,212 Outcome not determined=8,458 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category coverage for South Oxfordshire is currently limited. We're expanding our analysis as more data becomes available.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Tree works in a conservation area	93	93	0	no refusals recorded
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	51	50	1	outcome not determined
Discharging planning conditions	23	18	5	outcome not determined
Protected tree works (TPO)	12	11	1	outcome not determined
Other (County Matters)	11	11	0	sample too small
Other (Non Mat'l Amendment)	8	7	1	sample too small
Listed Building Consent	7	7	0	outcome not determined
Changing a planning condition (S73)	6	6	0	outcome not determined
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	5	4	1	outcome not determined
Full planning applications	4	4	0	outcome not determined
Other (Telecoms 28 day not.)	3	3	0	sample too small
Other (PD Agriculture)	2	2	0	sample too small
Other (Agricultural Notif.)	2	2	0	sample too small
Other (Section 73)	2	2	0	sample too small
Advertisement Consent	2	2	0	outcome not determined
Other*	10	7	3	mixed types

Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Home extensions and alterations (householder): 83 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Discharging planning conditions: 53 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Protected tree works (TPO): 16 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Listed Building Consent: 20 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Changing a planning condition (S73): 18 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development): 18 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Full planning applications: 40 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

Advertisement Consent: 3 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Other (Screening Opinion) (1), Environmental impact screening and scoping (1), Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) (1), Minor (Full Application) (1), Other (Law. Dev. (proposed)) (1), Other (Advertisement) (1), Other (Overhead Lines) (1), Other (Listed Bldg. Consent) (1), Other (PD HH Storeys) (1), Agricultural Notification Part 6 Class A/B/E (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q1 2026	101	97	96.0%
Q2 2026	140	132	94.3%

By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
No ward data available

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in South Oxfordshire?

Across all application types, 95.0% of 241 applications decided in South Oxfordshire since February 2026 were approved.

Do I need planning permission in South Oxfordshire?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in South Oxfordshire?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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