Blackthorn, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blackthorn, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Blackthorn
Blackthorn is a village and civil parish located in the Cherwell District of Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles southeast of Bicester. The parish is defined by the River Ray to the south, with its eastern boundary adjacent to Buckinghamshire, and is surrounded by tributaries of the Ray and field boundaries to the north and west. This picturesque setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to major transport links and regional development areas.
Population: 521 (2021) · Area: 776.9 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://blackthornvillageoxfordshire.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 016F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blackthorn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackthorn.
- 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 Blackthorn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Blackthorn.
- - 3 Swan Close Blackthorn Bicester OX25 1TU
Single storey rear extension and Juliette balcony to the first floor bedroom
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-13
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A brief summary of Blackthorn in Oxfordshire
Blackthorn is a village and civil parish located in the Cherwell District of Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles southeast of Bicester. The parish is defined by the River Ray to the south, with its eastern boundary adjacent to Buckinghamshire, and is surrounded by tributaries of the Ray and field boundaries to the north and west. This picturesque setting may offer unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to major transport links and regional development areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 521 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Blackthorn covers an area of approximately 776.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackthorn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackthorn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://blackthornvillageoxfordshire.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 Blackthorn
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Blackthorn.
The most common application types near Blackthorn were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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