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20 in the last 90 days6 in the last 301 in the last 1497% approveddecisions typically take 98 days

Source: Oxfordshire County Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 37 · received or decided in the last 90 days

April Cottage Ducklington Lane Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4TJ
Change of Use from C2 Use Class (residential institution) to 2no 1bed flats with shared care provision (Sui Generis)
PendingPlanning ApplicationReceived 15 Oct 2026R3.0130/26
Banbury Rail Siding, Waterworks Road, Hennef Way, Banbury, OX16 3JJ
Section 73 application to continue the development permitted by planning permission no. MW.0012/21 (demolition of the existing concrete batching plant and stock bays and provision of a new permanent aggregate storage bay area and weighbridge with associated lorry turning area, and widening of the internal access road) without complying with conditions 8 and 9 (hours of operation), conditions 11 and 12 (rail deliveries), and conditions 14 and 15 (rail grab operations), in order to retain the temporary operational arrangements until 31st of December 2028, with the subsequent operational controls taking effect from 1st of January 2029
PendingSection 73Received 1 Oct 2026MW.0127/26
Banbury Rail Siding, Waterworks Road, Hennef Way, Banbury, OX16 3JJ
Section 73 application to continue the development permitted by planning permission no. MW.0014/21 (provision of a temporary stock-bay area and weighbridge to accommodate additional aggregate deliveries associated with construction of HS2) without complying with condition 3, in order to retain the temporary development and associated operations until 31st December 2028, with all associated structures, lighting, plant and machinery to be removed and the area returned to hardstanding by 30th June 2029
PendingSection 73Received 1 Oct 2026MW.0125/26
Banbury Rail Siding, Waterworks Road, Hennef Way, Banbury, OX16 3JJ
Section 73 application to continue the development permitted by planning permission no. MW.0013/21 (provision of a new relocated ready-mixed concrete plant and associated works, including a reconfigured storage bay area, new weighbridge, expanded car parking area and new office/welfare facility) without complying with conditions 10, 11, 13 and 14, in order to allow up to three rail deliveries per day and rail grab operations between 6.30am and 8pm to continue until 31st December 2028, with the subsequent controls on rail deliveries and rail grab operating hours taking effect from 1st January 2029
PendingSection 73Received 1 Oct 2026MW.0126/26
Ardley Energy Recovery Facility, Middleton Stoney Road, Ardley, Oxfordshire, OX27 7AA
Planning application for the erection of a cabin adjacent to existing weighbridge gatehouse and relocation of existing lighting pole
PendingPlanning ApplicationReceived 30 Sep 2026MW.0129/26

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Oxfordshire County Council received?

Oxfordshire County Council received 126 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 97%.

How long does Oxfordshire County Council take to decide applications?

Oxfordshire County Council takes an average of 98 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 97% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

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

Submit your representation to Oxfordshire County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Oxfordshire County Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Oxfordshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Oxfordshire County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,185 appeals were lodged against Oxfordshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

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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), who has held the position since 18 May 2021. Martin Reeves serves as Chief Executive since March 2023. The council comprises 69 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 619 towns and villages, including Abingdon-on-Thames, Banbury, Bicester, Burford, Carterton and Charlbury. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Oxfordshire County Council received 126 planning applications. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (53), amendments (27), full planning applications (19). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Oxfordshire County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Oxfordshire County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.