Chawley, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chawley, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Chawley
Cumnor Hill, located in the civil parish of Cumnor to the west of Oxford, is a notable area in Oxfordshire that was transferred from Berkshire in 1974. The term "Cumnor Hill" also refers to the ribbon development that stretches between the original Cumnor village and Botley, situated just outside Oxford's ring road, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £507,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Oxford 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chawley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chawley.
- 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 Chawley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Chawley.
- P26/V1118/FUL - 7 Norreys Road
Cumnor
Oxford
OX2 9PT
Side and rear extensions and subdivision into two dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-17 - - 49 Hurst Lane Cumnor Oxford OX2 9PR
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - P26/V0676/HH - 49 Hurst Lane, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PR
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-18 - P26/V0309/HH - 166 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9PJ
Demolition of existing front porch, rear sunroom/conservatory and existing garage. Erection of two-storey front extension and new outbuilding. New rear bi-fold doors, widened kitchen window, and per
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-05 - - 166 Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9PJ
Demolition of existing front porch, rear sunroom/conservatory and existing garage. Erection of two-storey front extension and new outbuilding. New rear bi-fold doors, widened kitchen window, and pergo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - P25/V2674/FUL - Land to the rear of 22-24 Norreys Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PT
Demolition of partially constructed outbuildings, erection of single storey 3 bedroom house with a separate studio, double garage, driveway, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-16 - P26/V0048/LDP - Emmaus, 199 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9PJ
Loft conversion to provide additional accommodation within existing roof space, with associated roof alterations and new windows as shown on submitted plans. No changes to access, hardstanding, enclos
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-08 - - Emmaus 199 Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9PJ
Loft conversion to provide additional accommodation within existing roof space, with associated roof alterations and new windows as shown on submitted plans. No changes to access, hardstanding, enclos
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - P25/V2548/HH - 31 Norreys Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9PT
Two storey and single-storey rear extension, with associated alterations. Proposed pitched roofs to existing side extensions (as amended by plans received 04 February 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-03 - - 96 Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9HY
Variation of condition 2 of planning application P24/V2480/FUL-increase number of bedrooms from four to five, loft conversion and relocation of garage. Subdivision of land to rear and erection of deta
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 134 Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9PH
Discharge of condition 3(drainage) on application ref. P24/V0325/FUL (Erection of detached part single part 2 storey dwelling house with home workshop. Erection of bin and bike stores/energy hub build
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 7 Norreys Road Cumnor Oxford OX2 9PT
Double storey side and rear extension. Cycle and refuse storage (Revised width and parking details as submitted 25 November 2025)(Revised roof plan 26 February 2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 58 Hurst Lane Cumnor Oxford OX2 9PR
Non material amendment to planning application P24/V1617/HH - reposition of the approved garage/annexe location. Erection of detached garage to include self contained annex accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 22 Norreys Road Cumnor Oxford OX2 9PT
Variation of conditions 2(Approved Plans) and 8(Access, Park. & Turn. in accord. Plan) on application P19/V1804/FUL to have two external parking bays rather than the double garage. (Demolition of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 58 Hurst Lane Cumnor Oxford OX2 9PR
Erection of detached garage to include self contained annex accommodation.(amended and additional information received 11 November 2024).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 96 Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9HY
Erection of two outbuildings, one to serve as an Art Studio and the second to accommodate a swimming pool, changing rooms, gym and activity room.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Connemara Cotswold Road Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9JG
Non-material amendment to P23/V1572/HH to raise the area of flat roof on extension by 900mm. New single storey house extension, single storey extension to detached garage and insertion of new pedestri
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 29 Chawley Lane Cumnor Oxford OX2 9PX
Discharge of condition 3(Surface Water Drainage) on application P22/V2117/HH (Single storey extension to south and west side of the property and internal alterations).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - 10 Halls Close Oxford OX2 9HR
Discharge of condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage Details) on application P22/V1434/HH. (Proposed two storey front/front side extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Chawley in Oxfordshire
Cumnor Hill, located in the civil parish of Cumnor to the west of Oxford, is a notable area in Oxfordshire that was transferred from Berkshire in 1974. The term "Cumnor Hill" also refers to the ribbon development that stretches between the original Cumnor village and Botley, situated just outside Oxford's ring road, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Chawley show an average sale price of £507,860, 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 Chawley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chawley 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chawley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Chawley
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Chawley. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chawley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Chawley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chawley were full planning applications (15), amendments (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Botley planning applications
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- Wootton planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.