How many planning applications has Oxfordshire County Council received?

Oxfordshire County Council received 81 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 100%.

How long does Oxfordshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Oxfordshire County Council takes an average of 59 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Oxfordshire County Council?

Oxfordshire County Council approves 100% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Oxfordshire County Council?

To object to a Oxfordshire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Oxfordshire County Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Oxfordshire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Oxfordshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Oxfordshire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1185 appeals were lodged against Oxfordshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Oxfordshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Oxfordshire County Council planning applications?

You can search Oxfordshire County Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Oxfordshire County Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Oxfordshire County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Oxfordshire County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South East

About Oxfordshire County Council

Governance

Leader: Liz Leffman (Liberal Democrat), since 18 May 2021

Chair: Mark Lygo (Labour), since 20 May 2025

Chief Executive: Martin Reeves, since March 2023

Seats: 69 councillors (term: 4 years)

Founded: 1889

Last election: 1 May 2025

Political composition: Liberal Democrats (36), Labour (12), Conservative (10), Green (7), Reform (1), Henley Residents (1), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Oxfordshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Oxfordshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Oxfordshire County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Vale of White Horse
Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
LSOA: Vale of White Horse 006D

Crime Statistics

46 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 13
criminal-damage-arson: 11
anti-social-behaviour: 8
drugs: 4
other-theft: 3
public-order: 3
burglary: 1
robbery: 1
shoplifting: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Oxfordshire County Council.

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 Oxfordshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Oxfordshire County Council

619 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Oxfordshire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

4 flood monitoring stations near Oxfordshire County Council.

Abingdon Peachcroft (Radley Park Ditch)
Abingdon (River Ock)
Iffley Lock (River Thames)
Northmoor Lock (River Thames)

A brief summary of Oxfordshire County Council

Oxfordshire County Council, established in 1889, serves as the governing body for the non-metropolitan county of Oxfordshire in South East England. This elected council oversees a range of strategic local government services, making it a key authority for anyone researching planning applications in the area. The council is currently led by Liz Leffman (Liberal Democrat). The council comprises 69 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The Oxfordshire County Council area recorded 46 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Oxfordshire County Council area includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 619 towns and villages, including Abingdon-on-Thames, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton and Charlbury. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Oxfordshire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Oxfordshire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Oxfordshire County Council area. Unlike the official Oxfordshire County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Oxfordshire County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Oxfordshire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications Oxfordshire County Council received. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Oxfordshire County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions in Oxfordshire County Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Oxfordshire County Council were discharge of conditions (45), amendments (17), full planning applications (16).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 32 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.

1,185 planning appeals were lodged against Oxfordshire County Council decisions, of which 318 were allowed and 689 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 28 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Awaiting decision: 53 applications

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