Begbroke, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Begbroke, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Begbroke
Begbroke is a charming village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, just a mile west of Kidlington and five miles northwest of Oxford. With a population of 783 recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 799 (2021) · Area: 2.9 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/begbrokepc/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,240 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 016C
Crime Statistics
18 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
- robbery: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Begbroke.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Begbroke.
- 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 Begbroke based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Begbroke.
- - 6 Woodstock Road East Begbroke Kidlington OX5 1RQ
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Floryn House Care Home 6 Sandycroft Close Yarnton Kidlington OX5 1WF
Various signage across the site
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Begbroke in Oxfordshire
Begbroke is a charming village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, just a mile west of Kidlington and five miles northwest of Oxford. With a population of 783 recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 799 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Begbroke covers an area of approximately 2.9 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 Begbroke show an average sale price of £453,240, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 18 crimes reported in the Begbroke area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Begbroke has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kidlington Langford Lane Wharf, Oxford Canal, Begbroke. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Begbroke includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rushy 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, Begbroke planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cherwell.gov.uk/begbrokepc/. 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 Begbroke
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Begbroke. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Begbroke may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Begbroke slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Begbroke were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.