Boars Hill, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boars Hill, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Boars Hill are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Boars Hill
Boars Hill is a picturesque hamlet located 3 miles southwest of Oxford, spanning the civil parishes of Sunningwell and Wootton. With approximately 360 homes set across nearly two square miles, this area combines rural charm with proximity to the city. Originally part of Berkshire, Boars Hill became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974, making it a unique blend of historical and modern influences ideal for planning applications.
District: Wootton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Oxford 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boars Hill.
- 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 Boars Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
236 planning applications found near Boars Hill.
- - Wood House Bedwells Heath Boars Hill OX1 5JE
T1 - Scots Pine - Dead - As risk of failure - Remove to ground level. Request 5 Day Notice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - P26/V0677/LDP - Bishop Oak, Jarn Way, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JF
Erection of timber 3-bay car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-30 - - Bishop Oak, Jarn Way, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JF
Erection of timber 3-bay car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Tommys Heath, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5EZ
T1 Pedunculate oak - Crown reduce 2-3m and remove significant deadwood. T2 Pedunculate oak - Crown reduce lower lateral branches over path by a maximum of 2-3m and remove significant deadwood. T5 Not
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Foxcombe Orchard Jarn Way Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5JF
Installation of 1 x 9m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Tanglewood, Jarn Way, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JF
T1 - Evergreen Oaks adjacent to driveway and property, reduce encroachment by reducing larger sections in outer canopy back by approximately 2 m, leaving crown approximately 10 m from main stems by th
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Cedar House, Sandy Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HN
Application seeking a lawful development certificate for the continued use of Cedar House and associated land, edged in red on drwgno Site Location Plan 001, for a group of people (up to six) living t
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - P26/V0328/LDE - Cedar House, Sandy Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HN
Application seeking a lawful development certificate for the continued use of Cedar House and associated land, edged in red on drwgno Site Location Plan 001, for a group of people (up to six) living t
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-06 - - Tommy Heath, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, OX1 5JE
Retrospective - T007 - Elm (dead) - Remove tree to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - P25/V2684/S73 - Hartford Greys, Sandy Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HN
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to incorporate a covered walkway on timber columns providing sheltered route between the driveway and the front door on application P24/V1515/FUL Demolition o
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10 - - Hartford Greys Sandy Lane Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5HN
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) to incorporate a covered walkway on timber columns providing sheltered route between the driveway and the front door on application P24/V1515/FUL Demolition o
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - The Haltings, The Ridgeway, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5EZ
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) - minor changes are proposed to the garage and addition of an oak framed porch proposed to the main house, variation of conditions 5 (CEMP: Biodiversity), 6 (
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Hartford Greys Sandy Lane Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5HN
Discharge of conditions 9 (Landscaping) on planning permission P24/V1515/FUL. (Demolition of dwelling and erection of replacement Passivhaus dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - Hartford Greys Sandy Lane Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5HN
Discharge of condition(s) 4(Construction Method Statement for protected species) 5 (Surface Water Drainage Details) and 6 (Foul Water Drainage Details) 11 (Location of drainage and services)on applica
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Hartford Greys Sandy Lane Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5HN
Discharge of conditions 7 (Materials (Samples) and 9 (Landscaping Scheme (Submission) on application P24/V1515/FUL (Demolition of dwelling and erection of replacement Passivhaus dwelling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Woodbridge House, Old Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JQ
Demolition of existing garage and replace with an 'English heritage' style oak garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Hartford Greys, Sandy Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HN
Discharge of condition 5 (Drainage Details (Surface Water), 6 (Drainage Details (Foul Water) and 11 (Location of drainage and services) on application P24/V1515/FUL (Demolition of dwelling and erectio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Blackthorn Lodge, Jarn Way, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JF
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans ) and 14 (RE3A - PD Restriction Single Dwell Ext/Outblds) on application P24/V0970/FUL (Demolition of existing dwellinghouse. Proposed replacement dwellinghou
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Holly Tree House, Jarn Way, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JF
Discharge of condition 4 (lighting strategy for bats) on planning application P24/V1019/S73 Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) - to make minor amendments to the extension as shown on the submit
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Woodbridge House Old Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5JQ
Installation of free standing greenhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-03-12
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A brief summary of Boars Hill in Oxfordshire
Boars Hill is a picturesque hamlet located 3 miles southwest of Oxford, spanning the civil parishes of Sunningwell and Wootton. With approximately 360 homes set across nearly two square miles, this area combines rural charm with proximity to the city. Originally part of Berkshire, Boars Hill became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974, making it a unique blend of historical and modern influences ideal for planning applications. It sits within the Wootton district.
Property prices in Boars Hill show an average sale price of £532,965, 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 Boars Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boars Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hurst Hill SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Boars Hill
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Boars Hill. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boars Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Boars Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Boars Hill were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (8), tree works (4).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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