Planning application
Land to the south of Watlington Road, Benson
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
EIA screening opinion request on a proposed development of 170 homes.
As published by the council, reference P26/S0785/SCR
Application record
- Reference
- P26/S0785/SCR
- Type
- Screening Opinion
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Application is not yet decided
- Received
- 12 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 12 Mar 2026
- Decided
- 31 Mar 2026
- Decision by
- Delegated
Site history
Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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P23/S0035/O Refused
Land to the South of Watlington Road, Benson
Outline planning application for the erection of 180 dwellings, creation of new vehicular access from Watlington Road and all associated works.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Mar 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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31 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Application is not yet decided
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Agent on file, a planning consultancy registered in Bourne End
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