Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Bletchingdon
Bletchingdon is a picturesque village and civil parish located 2 miles north of Kidlington and 6 miles southwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Enslow, situated just over a mile to the west. According to the 2011 Census, Bletchingdon has a population of 910, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning developments.
Population: 1,064 (2021) · Area: 10.8 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.bletchingdon-pc.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,310 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bletchingdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bletchingdon.
- 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 Bletchingdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Bletchingdon.
- - Monks Head The Causeway Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
T07 - Norway Spruce - remove tree - it is not an indigenous species to this area and of considerable size located close to the boundary of the adjoining property with the potential for damage to the b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Monks Head The Causeway Weston Road Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DH
Alterations and extensions to existing property including the demolition of garage and garden room and erection of single storey extension to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 3 The Row Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3BZ
T x 2 Laurel - removal because of excessive shading and low amenity value T x Cherry trees - removal because they are in the wrong place and are being bent by the neighbouring oak tree. They are young
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - St Giles Church Church End Bletchingdon OX5 3DL
Crown raise to 2m & reduced over extended limbs by no more then 2m to the Cedar tree to the right side of the Church inside the church yard. In the same photo Box Elder reduce back to previous cuts up
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Old Rectory Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
(T1) x Acer - Prune out reversion leaving variegated growth, reduce over extended growth by 1 metre where required. (T2) x Beech - Dead, fell to ground level. (G1) - x 4 Cypress - Fell due to poor/spa
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-08-19
View full details - - Little Garth Islip Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DP
Prior approval of solar equipment
Status: Rejected | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 1 Station Road Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DE
Demolition of utility extension and covered arm, erection of two storey rear extension and single storey section
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - The Old Rectory Weston Road Bletchingdon Oxfordshire OX5 3DH
T1 x Ash - Reduce over extended low lateral branch and balance remaining side and top of the canopy to relieve weight on union. T2 x Sycamore - Fell due to storm damage and poor form T3 x Holly - Redu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - The Malt House Weston Road Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DH
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Demolition Method Statement) and 4 (gate details) of 22/00143/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - The Old Rectory Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
T1 x Ash -Framework pollard at 4.5-5 metres due to storm damage and continued limb failure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Mymms Cottage Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
T1 x Bay - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - The Old Rectory Weston Road Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DH
T1 x Hornbeam - Crown raise /cut back from roof to clear by 1 metre. Remove low branches and branches rubbing on wall G1 x Beech group - Remove rubbing stem/branch G2 x Holly No 3 - Reduce / trim by 5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Bletchingdon in Oxfordshire
Bletchingdon is a picturesque village and civil parish located 2 miles north of Kidlington and 6 miles southwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Enslow, situated just over a mile to the west. According to the 2011 Census, Bletchingdon has a population of 910, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,064 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Bletchingdon covers an area of approximately 10.8 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 Bletchingdon show an average sale price of £444,310, 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 Bletchingdon a particularly low-crime area.
Bletchingdon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kirtlington, Hampton Poyle, Bletchingdon. 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 Bletchingdon includes 9 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, Bletchingdon planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bletchingdon-pc.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 Bletchingdon
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Bletchingdon. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bletchingdon.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bletchingdon were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hampton Poyle planning applications
- Kirtlington planning applications
- Gibralter planning applications
- Heathfield Village planning applications
- Enslow planning applications
- Shipton-on-Cherwell planning applications
- Hampton Gay planning applications
- Thrupp planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.