Aston, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aston, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Aston are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aston
Aston is a picturesque village located approximately 4 miles south of Witney in West Oxfordshire, England. It forms part of the civil parish of Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney, with the River Thames marking its southern boundary. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 1,374, making it a quaint community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,394 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £454,930 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aston.
- 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 Aston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
196 planning applications found near Aston.
- - The Old Bakery The Square Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DL
T1 Conifer - reduce the height by 1 - 2 metres and the remaining canopy to reshape back in to form
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/01547/TCA · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - The Old Bakery The Square Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DL
T1 Conifer - reduce the height by 1 - 2 metres and the remaining canopy to reshape back in to form
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/01547/TCA · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - The Old Bakery The Square Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DL
T1 Conifer - reduce the height by 1 - 2 metres and the remaining canopy to reshape back in to form
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/01469/TCA · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Kingsgate Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BP
TG1 - Bird Cherry x 2 - to fell both trees.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01332/HHD - 5 Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU
Erection of single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and first floor extension to create additional bedroom together with the insertion of a first floor window in SW (side) elevat
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 5 Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU
Erection of single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and first floor extension to create additional bedroom together with the insertion of a first floor window in SW (side) elevat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/01332/HHD · Validated: Wed 03 Jun 2026 - 5 Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU
Erection of single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and first floor extension to create additional bedroom together with the insertion of a first floor window in SW (side) elevat
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Land North Of Foxwood Close Aston Bampton Oxfordshire
Discharge of condition 4 (sign/plaque details) of planning permission 24/03083/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Playing Field Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU
Discharge of condition 8 (Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme) and condition 10 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission 24/01374/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Playing Field Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU
Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan Condition relating to planning permission 24/01374/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - South View Cottage Back Lane Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DQ
T1 Weeping Willow - Pollard tree at a height of around 6 metres from ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 43 Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU
Erection of single storey flat roof rear extension and demolition of existing extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 10 Pound Field Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2FR
Installation of three ground floor windows to east elevation and one to west elevation, retrospective approval for rear garage door and pergola
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - The Village Hall Cote Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DU
Installation of twenty-two solar panels on the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Carmargue House North Street Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2DJ
Loft conversion with skylights to create additional living space, erection of single storey rear extension and construction of detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 11 Pound Field Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2FR
Erection of a summer house and construction of a garden shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Land North Of Foxwood Close Aston Bampton Oxfordshire
Discharge of condition 5 (drainage scheme) of Planning Permission 22/00986/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - 4 St James Court North Street Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BF
Variation of condition 2 of Planning Permission 25/00473/HHD to include a roof projection over the external staircase landing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - The Nook 8A Foxwood Close Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EA
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 11 Pound Field Road Aston Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2FR
Proposed garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-14
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A brief summary of Aston in Oxfordshire
Aston is a picturesque village located approximately 4 miles south of Witney in West Oxfordshire, England. It forms part of the civil parish of Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney, with the River Thames marking its southern boundary. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 1,374, making it a quaint community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,394 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Aston show an average sale price of £454,930, 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 Aston a particularly low-crime area.
Aston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Aston. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Aston
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Aston. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aston were full planning applications (26), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (9). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 46 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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