How long do planning decisions take near Bloxham?

The average planning decision time near Bloxham is 53 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bloxham?

The planning approval rate near Bloxham is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bloxham?

The most common type of planning application near Bloxham is tree works applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bloxham?

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Bloxham, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bloxham, Oxfordshire.

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About Bloxham

Bloxham is a village and civil parish located in northern Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles southwest of Banbury and just a few miles from the Cotswolds. Nestled on the edge of a valley and overlooked by Hobb Hill, Bloxham is accessible via the A361 road. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 3,374, making it a small yet vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in the area.

Population: 4,052 (2021) · Area: 12.7 km²

District: Cherwell

Website: http://www.bloxhamparishcouncil.co.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £362,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cherwell
Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
LSOA: Cherwell 009E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bloxham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bloxham.

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 Bloxham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Bloxham.

- Barnstone Hogg End Bloxham OX15 4NE
T1 Silver Birch - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-25
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- St Marys Lodge Church Street Bloxham OX15 4ES
T1 - Holly - Remove to ground level due to heavy lean over the adjacent main road & its position on top of the boundary wall. T2 - Portuguese Laurel - Crown lift to 2m to enable the establishment of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-26
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- St Marys Lodge Church Street Bloxham OX15 4ES
Install solar panels on the south elevation of the garage/outbuilding and replace 2 x sash windows at the first floor at the rear of the property with slim double glazing and solid glazing bars
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-12
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- St Marys Lodge Church Street Bloxham OX15 4ES
Install solar panels on the south elevation of the garage/outbuilding and replace 2 x sash windows at the first floor at the rear of the property with slim double glazing and solid glazing bars
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Sunnyside High Street Bloxham OX15 4LX
T1 Ash Tree - Removal of 3 or 4 boughs, to be cut off from the trunk
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-07
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- 19 Milton Road Bloxham OX15 4HD
Double storey side extension to west, part single/double storey extension to rear, single storey extension to east, render to property, alterations to roof and demolition of existing outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-28
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- High Walls Steeple Close Bloxham OX15 4ND
T1 Cherry - removal as close as possible to ground level / wall level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Sunnyside High Street Bloxham Banbury OX15 4LX
FIVE DAY NOTICE T1 x Lime Tree- recent major failure, torn out heart wood with decay in main union. Pollard to first main union
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-04-01
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A brief summary of Bloxham in Oxfordshire

Bloxham covers an area of approximately 12.7 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 Bloxham show an average sale price of £362,428, 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 Bloxham a particularly low-crime area.

Bloxham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bloxham. 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, Bloxham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bloxhamparishcouncil.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 Bloxham

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Bloxham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bloxham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bloxham were tree works (13), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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