Charlbury, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Charlbury, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
About Charlbury
Charlbury is a town and civil parish located in the scenic Evenlode valley, approximately 6 miles north of Witney in West Oxfordshire. Nestled on the edge of Wychwood Forest and the Cotswolds, it offers a picturesque setting for potential development, with a population of 2,830 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications and local initiatives.
Population: 3,070 (2021) · Area: 1.1 km²
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.charlbury.info/
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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 Charlbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Charlbury.
- 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 Charlbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Charlbury.
- - Wayside Crawborough Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3TX
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Queen Anne House Church Lane Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PX
Erection of a first floor extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Zelyan Sheep Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3RR
Proposed extension and conversion to outbuildings and alterations including roof lights (amended plans) (non material amendment to 23/01943/HHD to allow amendments to fenestration on garden elevation,
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Corner House Market Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PN
Internal and external alterations to provide improved toilet facilities and access.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Appletrees Thames Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3QQ
Discharge of condition 4 (Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission 25/02630/HHD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Lee Place Hixet Wood Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3SD
Discharge of condition 4 (roof materials) of planning permission 24/01582/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Park House Park Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PS
G1 - Fir - Fell to ground level. G2 - Mixed species - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - The Stone House Church Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PP
Internal and external alterations to repair existing dormer including replacement window and re-roofing works (part-retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Talbot Farm Thames Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3QQ
Internal and external alterations to include erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to ground floor layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Talbot Farm Thames Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3QQ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Bell Hotel Church Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PP
Erection of a front railing and gate, single storey rear extension to the public house and new emergency access staircase. Construction of garden bar/pizza bar, construction of a storage outbuilding (
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PX
Demolition of garage and erection of studio, alterations to driveway including replacement of existing vehicle gate, widening of the vehicle access, replacement of existing pedestrian gate with timber
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 2 Mount Pleasant Cottages Dancers Hill Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3RZ
Demolition of existing side extension. Construction of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and a porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Ivy House Church Lane Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PX
x1 Silver birch to remove lower limb overhanging access entrance to drive of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 3 Shilson Lane Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PD
Removal of existing timber-framed porch and Installation of oak porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Cottingham 3 Enstone Road Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3QR
Erection of a single-storey rear extension and a rear annex extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Green Bank Dyers Hill Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3QG
Proposed single story front extension, alterations to existing front pergola, windows and terrace, minor alterations to rear elevation windows, additional roof lights to front elevation and alteration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - Minster Cottage Church Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PR
Removal of existing outbuilding and detached garage. Erection of a ground floor bedroom with glazed link to dwelling and construction of a replacement double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Minster Cottage Church Street Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3PR
Internal and external alterations to include the removal of an outbuilding and erection a ground floor bedroom with glazed link to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Milton Cottage The Playing Close Charlbury Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3QP
Demolition of an existing conservatory. Construction of a single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Charlbury in Oxfordshire
Charlbury is a town and civil parish located in the scenic Evenlode valley, approximately 6 miles north of Witney in West Oxfordshire. Nestled on the edge of Wychwood Forest and the Cotswolds, it offers a picturesque setting for potential development, with a population of 2,830 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications and local initiatives. The Town has a population of approximately 3,070 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Charlbury covers an area of approximately 1.1 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 Charlbury 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 Charlbury a particularly low-crime area.
Charlbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Charlbury, Spelsbury, Taston and Dean. 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 Charlbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wychwood SSSI; 6 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Charlbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.charlbury.info/. 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 Charlbury
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Charlbury. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Charlbury.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Charlbury were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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