Bampton, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bampton, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bampton are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bampton
Bampton, known as Bampton-in-the-Bush, is a civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district, approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Witney. With a population of 2,994 as of the 2021 census, the area features both a town hall and a village hall, reflecting its dual identity as a town and a village. The parish encompasses the built-up area of Bampton and the surrounding rural regions, including the hamlet of Weald, making it an important locale for planning applications in Oxfordshire.
Population: 2,994 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.bamptonoxon.co.uk/
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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 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bampton.
- 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 Bampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Bampton.
- - 23 The Pieces Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2JZ
Certificate of Lawfulness (to allow erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/01464/TCA · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - Chestnuts 3 Bushey Row Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2JX
T1 Crab Apple Tree - Tree on left hand boundary at rear of house. Reduce crown all round by up to 2 metres from height and side growth as required to leave a rounded, balanced naturalistic form.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/01424/TCA - Dovecote Cheyne Lane Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2HB
T1 Lime - Re-Pollard ? Remove all secondary growth back to the previously established pollard points on the main scaffold limbs.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Dovecote Cheyne Lane Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2HB
T1 Lime - Re-Pollard ? Remove all secondary growth back to the previously established pollard points on the main scaffold limbs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/01424/TCA · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Dovecote Cheyne Lane Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2HB
T1 Lime - Re-Pollard ? Remove all secondary growth back to the previously established pollard points on the main scaffold limbs.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 42 Ampney Orchard Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AE
Certificate of lawfulness (construction of a single-storey timber garden room/outbuilding with open-sided louvred pergola over the external jacuzzi area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01224/CLP - 42 Ampney Orchard Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AE
Certificate of lawfulness (construction of a single-storey timber garden room/outbuilding with open-sided louvred pergola over the external jacuzzi area)
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Kilmore House Church Close Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2LZ
Dead Silver Birch tree - fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01216/TCA - Kilmore House Church Close Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2LZ
Dead Silver Birch tree - fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/01132/HHD - Bertine Broad Street Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2LS
Removal of existing rear conservatory and outhouse. Erection of single and two storey rear extensions along with alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/01122/HHD - Janabia Church View Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2NE
Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to existing garage to include raising roof and widening of dropped kerb. Incorporation of solar panels and Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 3 Church View Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2NE
Erection of a detached garden studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Street Record The Lanes Bampton Oxfordshire
0719 Lime - fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 16 Shergold Road Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2FG
Conversion of loft with dormers to create additional living space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 14 Pembroke Place Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EZ
Discharge of conditions 4 (dormer window render details), 5 (full surface water drainage scheme), 7 (hard and soft landscaping scheme), 8 (schedule of materials and samples) and 9 (external window and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Evelyne Cottage Landells Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2LJ
T1-T5 Common Lime T6 - Silver Birch The works are strictly limited to pruning the overhanging branches back to boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Hermitage Broad Street Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2LY
Sycamore: Rear Garden: Re-pollard back to previous points at c.5 metres. Apple: Rear Garden in the Laurel: Reduce the crown back to previous points c.1 metre. Cotoneaster: Rear Garden: Reduce the crow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Orchard Queen Street Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2LP
Erection of front porch, along with side and rear extensions to provide additional ground and first floor living space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Thatched Cottage Church Street Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2NA
Internal and external alterations to replace the existing front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 1 Landells Cottages Landells Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2LJ
Salix babylonica (weeping willow) pollard back to previous pollard points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
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A brief summary of Bampton in Oxfordshire
Bampton, known as Bampton-in-the-Bush, is a civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district, approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Witney. With a population of 2,994 as of the 2021 census, the area features both a town hall and a village hall, reflecting its dual identity as a town and a village. The parish encompasses the built-up area of Bampton and the surrounding rural regions, including the hamlet of Weald, making it an important locale for planning applications in Oxfordshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,994 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Bampton 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 Bampton a particularly low-crime area.
Bampton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bampton. 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, Bampton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bamptonoxon.co.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 Bampton
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Bampton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bampton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Bampton were full planning applications (11), tree works (9), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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