Alvescot, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alvescot, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Alvescot
Alvescot is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 1.5 miles south of Carterton in Oxfordshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 472 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 467 (2021) · Area: 768.6 km²
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.wospweb.com/site/ALVESCOT-PARISH-COUNCIL/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £480,497 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 015A
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- burglary: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alvescot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alvescot.
- 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 Alvescot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Alvescot.
- - Honeypot Cottage Main Road Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PU
Erection of wooden gate and fencing, 6ft high, to replace section of metal fencing. (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Keble House Lower End Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2FU
Removal of lean-to log store and workshop from side of Oak framed garage, construction of flat-roofed extension to form garden room and workshop/store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Plough Main Road Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PU
Erection of one non illuminated wall mounted sign and three pole mounted non illuminated signs (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Lucketts Coal Yard Alvescot Road Black Bourton Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PP
Outline application with some matters reserved for redevelopment of site to include housing, work from home accommodation, nature network corridors and access to a new nature reserve.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 1 Pemscott Close Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2QE
Felling of two ash trees within the Alvescot conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Priory Barn Park Farm Lower End Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2QA
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 24/01658/S73 (originally approved under 22/00884/FUL) to allow changes to windows, internal and external alterations to garage including creation of a f
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Ramblers Cottage The Walk Main Road Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2PU
Proposed New Vehicular Access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Priory Barn Park Farm Lower End Alvescot Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2QA
(Amended Description) Variation of condition 2 (approved plans), 3 (materials), 4 (external lighting) and 5 (surface water drainage) of application ref. 23/03395/S73 to allow design changes and the su
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Time Out Farm Mill Lane Alvescot Oxfordshire OX18 2QJ
Provision of a bridge over river to link agricultural land and animal sanctuary and create new driveway (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Alvescot in Oxfordshire
Alvescot is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 1.5 miles south of Carterton in Oxfordshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 472 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 467 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Alvescot covers an area of approximately 768.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Alvescot show an average sale price of £480,497, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Alvescot area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Alvescot has one conservation area within its boundaries: Alvescot. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alvescot includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Alvescot Meadows SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alvescot planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wospweb.com/site/ALVESCOT-PARISH-COUNCIL/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Alvescot
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Alvescot. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Alvescot.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Alvescot slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Alvescot were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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