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House prices in West Oxfordshire District Council: average £418,586, -1.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has West Oxfordshire District Council received?
West Oxfordshire District Council received 2,961 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does West Oxfordshire District Council take to decide applications?
West Oxfordshire District Council takes an average of 53 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 West Oxfordshire District Council?
West Oxfordshire District Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in West Oxfordshire District Council?
Submit your representation to West Oxfordshire District 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 West Oxfordshire District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a West Oxfordshire District Council planning decision?
Yes. If West Oxfordshire District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 489 appeals were lodged against West Oxfordshire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Planning data sourced from West Oxfordshire District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About West Oxfordshire District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the West Oxfordshire District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

West Oxfordshire District Council oversees a diverse area in northwest Oxfordshire, England, featuring charming towns like Woodstock, Burford, Chipping Norton, Charlbury, Carterton, and Witney, which serves as the council's headquarters. This region offers a blend of historical significance and modern amenities, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications and local development initiatives.

The council area encompasses 163 towns and villages, including Burford, Carterton, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, Witney and Woodstock. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, West Oxfordshire District Council received 2,961 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (641), discharge of conditions (390), tree works (281). 30 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

489 planning appeals were lodged against West Oxfordshire District Council decisions, of which 118 were allowed and 319 were dismissed (27% success rate).

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