Ambrosden, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ambrosden, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Ambrosden
Ambrosden is a civil parish and village located in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles southwest of Bicester and 13 miles from Oxford, connected by the A41 road. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Ambrosden stands at 2,248. The parish is bordered by the River Ray to the south, its tributary the River Bure to the west, and the outskirts of Bicester to the north, making it an area of interest for planning applications given its strategic location and natural boundaries.
Population: 2,215 (2021) · Area: 7.3 km²
District: Cherwell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,209 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 016I
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-theft: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ambrosden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ambrosden.
- 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 Ambrosden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Ambrosden.
- - 47 Birch Road Ambrosden Oxfordshire OX25 2RX
New lean-to roof to existing flat roofed store - Retrospective.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Church Walk Ambrosden OX25 2UJ
Installation of 1 x 9 light wooden poles and 1x 10m light wooden pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Laurels Parts Of OS Parcels 1125 And 1621 North And East of Home Farm Close Ambrosden OX25 2NP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (road details), 4 (surface water details), 6 (materials), 7 (sample panel), 8 (landscaping/biodiversity) and 11 (bike stores) of 25/02639/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The Laurels Parts Of OS Parcels 1125 And 1621 North And East of Home Farm Close Ambrosden OX25 2NP
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 25/02639/F - Proposed garages to plots 5 and 6
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 16 Oak Lane Ambrosden OX25 2SH
Single storey front, first floor side and two storey rear extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 7 West Hawthorn Road Ambrosden Bicester OX25 2SA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Ambrosden in Oxfordshire
Ambrosden is a civil parish and village located in Cherwell, Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles southwest of Bicester and 13 miles from Oxford, connected by the A41 road. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Ambrosden stands at 2,248. The parish is bordered by the River Ray to the south, its tributary the River Bure to the west, and the outskirts of Bicester to the north, making it an area of interest for planning applications given its strategic location and natural boundaries. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,215 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Ambrosden covers an area of approximately 7.3 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 Ambrosden show an average sale price of £403,209, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Ambrosden area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ambrosden includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arncott Bridge Meadows SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ambrosden
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Ambrosden. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Ambrosden.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ambrosden were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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