Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire.
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Planning applications in Bletchingdon are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £371,658 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
529 planning applications found near Bletchingdon.
- - Wood Cottage Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
T2 - Prunus - Reduce all round by 0.5 metres. Remove low secondary branch by wall, crown raise remaining branch to 2 metres, remove storm damage. T3 - Gleditsia - Reduce by up to 2 meters around to cl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - Orchard House Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
T1 - Cedar - Reduce southeast side by up to 2.5 metres to reduce overhang into property. Remove low overhanging branch to stem.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Briar Cottage Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
G1 - Conifers x2 - Fell to ground level. T2 - Weeping Silver Birch - Reduce over extended branches by 0.5 meters to improve weeping form. T3 - Sweet Gum - Reduce x 3 low limbs by 1 metre. T4 - Beech -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 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 side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-29
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 side extension
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 - - Blacks Head Inn The Green Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DA
The repair, alteration and extension of the Grade II Listed Blacks Head Inn including construction of new accommodation and associated landscaping and car parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Blacks Head Inn The Green Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DA
The repair, alteration and extension of the Grade II Listed Blacks Head Inn
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-23
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 - - Dollys Barn Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DP
Erection of stockyard building on existing agricultural holding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Park View Cottage Church End Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DL
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone sample panel) and 4 (additional stone sample) of 23/01798/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Park View Cottage Church End Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DL
Discharge of Conditions 4 (stone sample panel) and 5 (additional stone sample) of 22/00622/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - The Old Rectory Weston Road Bletchingdon OX5 3DH
G1- Beech woodland- Remove large deadwood stubs and broken branches. Crown raise to 1.8 metres leaving smaller growth on main stem. T2-Beech-Fell (storm damaged) T4-Holly-Remove long trailing branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - 1 Blenheim Terrace Bletchingdon OX5 3DQ
1 x Silver birch in the garden of property to be removed to ground level as it has close proximity to the building causing light issues owner wants to replant area. Reduction of Cherry tree by approx
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Manor House Islip Road Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DP
Discharge of Conditions 5 (landscaping) and 15 (lighting plan) of 24/00519/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 1 St Giles Bletchingdon OX5 3BX
Dropped kerb of approx 3m in length to adjoin neighbours existing dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Park View Cottage Church End Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DL
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone sample panel) and 4 (stone sample) of 23/01798/F
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Park View Cottage Church End Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DL
Discharge of Conditions 4 (stone sample panel) and 5 (stone sample) of 22/00622/F
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - New House St Giles Bletchingdon OX5 3BX
Rear single storey extension to the existing house and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-04-10
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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 £371,658, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Bletchingdon. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bletchingdon.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Bletchingdon take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bletchingdon were discharge of conditions (22), tree works (15), full planning applications (9).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 medium-scale applications, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Shipton-on-Cherwell planning applications
- Enslow planning applications
- Heathfield Village planning applications
- Kirtlington planning applications
- Thrupp planning applications
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