Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire.
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Planning applications in Ascott-under-Wychwood are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ascott-under-Wychwood
Ascott-under-Wychwood is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district, nestled in the Evenlode valley approximately 4.5 miles south of Chipping Norton. With a population of 560 as recorded in the 2011 Census, this quaint community offers a blend of rural character and proximity to key regional centres, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 551 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.ascott-under-wychwood.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £612,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ascott-under-Wychwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ascott-under-Wychwood.
- 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 Ascott-under-Wychwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Ascott-under-Wychwood.
- - The Paddocks High Street Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AW
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear single storey extension. Build up sides of existing front entrance porch using Cotswold stone.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 1 Wychwood Court London Lane Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AN
Discharge of condition 7 (means of access) and 13 (boundary treatments) of planning permission 25/00887/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 1 Wychwood Court London Lane Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AN
Discharge of condition 8 (parking surface water drainage), 9 (surface water drainage scheme), and 11 (maximum water consumption) of planning permission 25/00887/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 1 Wychwood Court London Lane Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AN
Discharge of condition 3 (schedule of materials) and 4 (external windows and doors) of planning permission 25/00887/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 11 London Lane Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AN
Discharge of conditions 4 (bin collection area/s) and 5 (boundary treatment) of permission 25/02593//FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 9 The Green Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AB
Erection of single storey rear glass extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 20 London Lane Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AN
Construction of an outdoor swimming pool, erection of single-storey side extension/garage and demolition of existing outbuildings. (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Land North East Of 51 High Street Ascott Under Wychwood Oxfordshire
Discharge of Condition 7 (details of all external windows and doors) of Planning Permission 23/01560/S73
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 6 London Lane Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6AN
Erection of a carport to side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 6 Station Place Shipton Road Ascott Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6FZ
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Ascott-under-Wychwood in Oxfordshire
Ascott-under-Wychwood is a charming village and civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district, nestled in the Evenlode valley approximately 4.5 miles south of Chipping Norton. With a population of 560 as recorded in the 2011 Census, this quaint community offers a blend of rural character and proximity to key regional centres, making it a focal point for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 551 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Ascott-under-Wychwood show an average sale price of £612,360, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ascott-under-Wychwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ascott-under-Wychwood includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Ascott-under-Wychwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ascott-under-wychwood.org.uk/. 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 Ascott-under-Wychwood
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Ascott-under-Wychwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 2 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ascott-under-Wychwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 2 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ascott-under-Wychwood were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (3).
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