Chimney, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chimney, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Chimney
Chimney is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney, in the West Oxfordshire district of England. Nestled by the River Thames and just 6 miles south of Witney, it offers a tranquil environment for planning applications, particularly with the nearby Chimney Meadows—a 620-acre nature reserve managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, which enhances the area's appeal for conservation and development projects.
District: Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney
Website: http://astonoxon.com/default.aspx
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,937 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chimney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chimney.
- 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 Chimney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Chimney.
- - 3 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Erection of detached summer house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-09
View full details - - Chimney Farm Barns Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 19/03222/FUL to allow the reduction in the overall size of the building resulting in the formation of a 4 bed dwelling instead of the approved 5 bed dwe
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-22
View full details - - Farm Building North Of Chimney Farmhouse Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire
Certificate of Lawfulness to ascertain commencement of development and therefore, confirm planning permission 19/03222/FUL (Building operations and introduction of windows and door openings to facilit
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Chimney Farm Barns Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Discharge of conditions 5 (roof sample) 6 (sample cladding) 7 (details of all external windows and doors) 10 (details of bat roosting and nesting opportunities for birds) 11 (details of owl box) 12 (l
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-08-31
View full details - - Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire
Erection of agricultural building for the storage of fodder and farm machinery.
Status: Permitted | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-08-17
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Erection of a detached garage, with new site entrance to accommodate parking (part retrospective) (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-03-05
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Erection of a two bay garage, with new site entrance to accommodate parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2020-06-04
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Erection of a three bay garage with ancillary space above, new site entrance and associated parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2020-03-11
View full details - - Chimney Farm Barns Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Building operations and introduction of windows and door openings to facilitate the residential use of the modern farm building following the change of use from storage (use class B8) to a self contai
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-12-24
View full details - - Chimney Farm Barns Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Certificate of Lawfulness (to allow use of land as part of the domestic curtilage of the barns).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-09-25
View full details - - Chimney Farm Barns Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Change of use from B8 storage building to residential dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-04-11
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Amendments to 18/01472/HHD to reflect minor variations to roof height, window size and position. Relocation of oil tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-04-04
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Amendments to 18/01473/LBC to reflect minor variations to roof height, window size and position.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-04-04
View full details - - Berkshire Buckinghamshire And Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Erection of a small observatory / bird hide.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-12-05
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Replacement of existing septic tank with a sewage treatment plant
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-11-13
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Discharge of conditions 7 and 8 (Window and door details) of planning permission 18/00341/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-08-01
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Discharge of conditions 7 and 8 (Window and door details) of planning permission 18/00340/HHD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-08-01
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Discharge of conditions 5 and 6 of 18/00340/HHD and 18/00341/LBC sample panel of natural local stone - sample of natural stone slate
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-06-18
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Alterations and erection of single and two storey extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-05-16
View full details - - 4 Chimney Farm Cottages Chimney Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2EH
Alterations and erection of single and two storey extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-05-16
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A brief summary of Chimney in Oxfordshire
Chimney is a picturesque hamlet located within the civil parish of Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney, in the West Oxfordshire district of England. Nestled by the River Thames and just 6 miles south of Witney, it offers a tranquil environment for planning applications, particularly with the nearby Chimney Meadows—a 620-acre nature reserve managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, which enhances the area's appeal for conservation and development projects. It sits within the Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney district.
Property prices in Chimney show an average sale price of £493,937, 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 Chimney a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chimney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chimney Meadows SSSI; 3 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, Chimney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://astonoxon.com/default.aspx. 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 Chimney
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Chimney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chimney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Chimney were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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