How long do planning decisions take near Bould?

The average planning decision time near Bould is 54 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 Bould?

The planning approval rate near Bould is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bould?

The most common type of planning application near Bould is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bould?

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Bould, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bould, Oxfordshire.

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About Bould

Bould is a quaint hamlet located in the Idbury civil parish of Oxfordshire, approximately 4.5 miles southeast of Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire. Nestled near Bould Wood, this rural area offers a peaceful setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential or environmental development.

District: Idbury

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £735,503 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
LSOA: West Oxfordshire 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bould.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bould based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bould.

- Green Cottage Foscot Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6RL
Erection of replacement single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Green Cottage Foscot Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6RL
Internal and external alterations to include demolition of existing and erection of replacement single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 6 Foscot Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6RH
Amalgamation of two properties into one, including extension and alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 6 Petre Cottages Foscot Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6RR
Refurbishment and renovation works to include erection of two storey and single storey extensions and new front entrance porch. (Amended drawings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-29
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- Corner Cottage Foscot Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6RL
Construction of a carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Bould in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Bould show an average sale price of £735,503, 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 Bould a particularly low-crime area.

Bould has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bledington, Idbury. 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 Bould includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bould Wood SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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 Bould

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bould. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bould were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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