Church Enstone, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Enstone, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Church Enstone are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Church Enstone
Church Enstone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles east of Chipping Norton and 15 miles northwest of Oxford. As one of the largest parishes in the region, it encompasses not only Church Enstone but also Neat Enstone and several hamlets, including Chalford and Cleveley. The population has grown from 1,139 in 2011 to an estimated 1,256 in 2019, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £612,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Church Enstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Enstone.
- 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 Church Enstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
99 planning applications found near Church Enstone.
- 26/01662/TPO · Received: Wed 08 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 10 Jul 2026 - Stable Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
T1 - Lime - Remove deadwood. Reduce over extended sections by up to to 3 metres to balance and lessen sail on crown. Crown raise to 5 metres to clear building and BT wire.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-07-10 - - Stable Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
T1 - Lime - Remove deadwood. Reduce over extended sections by up to to 3 metres to balance and lessen sail on crown. Crown raise to 5 metres to clear building and BT wire.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Broad Close Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Discharge of condition 3 (materials and finishes) of planning permission 24/01142/HHD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Forge Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
Erection of single storey extensions. Alterations to include the construction of two rear dormers and conversion of garage to games room with first floor above (Part Retrospective). (Non-material amen
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Church Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
Erection of stone walling along the front elevation of main house to replace the railway sleepers currently edging the flowerbeds.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Church Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
External aterations to erect a stone wall along the front elevation of the main house to replace the railway sleepers currently edging the flower beds.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Broad Close Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Construction of an ancillary building to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-05
View full details - - Forge Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
Extension of existing ancillary accommodation with internal and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - Broad Close Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Erection of a single storey garden room. Formation of a new vehicle access for existing ancillary buildings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - Broad Close Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Variation of condition 2 of permission 19/01398/HHD to allow amendments to the fenestration, reduction of door size on north elevation, addition of a metal flue and changes to the extent of timber boa
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-04
View full details - - Broad Close Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Variation of condition 2 of permission 19/01398/HHD to allow alterations to approved fenestration and fenestration design along with changes to extent of timber boarding and stone. Removal of roof lig
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - Church Enstone Hall Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Discharge of condition 3 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission 22/03109/HHD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - Church Enstone Hall Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Discharge of condition 10 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning permission 22/00478/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - Church Enstone Hall Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Proposed partial basement below pool pavilion for plant equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - Church Enstone Hall Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Discharge of conditions 4 (details of external windows and doors), 5 (wall stone sample), 6 (roof sample), 8 (sample tiles) and 12 (full surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 22/00478/
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-10-27
View full details - - Forge Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
Erection of single storey extensions. Alterations to include the construction of two rear dormers and conversion of garage to games room with first floor above (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-10-25
View full details - - Church Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
Conversion of existing barn to create games room, stores and art studio all ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Church Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
Internal and external alterations to convert existing barn to create games room, stores and art studio all ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-07-19
View full details - - Church Enstone Hall Little Tew Road Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NL
Internal and external alterations to Tithe Barn to include replacement of existing doors and the removal of the attached bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-02-22
View full details - - Forge Cottage Church Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4NN
Erection of single storey extensions. Alterations to include the construction of two rear dormers and conversion of garage to games room with first floor above.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-09-27
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A brief summary of Church Enstone in Oxfordshire
Church Enstone is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles east of Chipping Norton and 15 miles northwest of Oxford. As one of the largest parishes in the region, it encompasses not only Church Enstone but also Neat Enstone and several hamlets, including Chalford and Cleveley. The population has grown from 1,139 in 2011 to an estimated 1,256 in 2019, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Church Enstone show an average sale price of £612,360, 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 Church Enstone a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Church Enstone includes 2 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 Church Enstone
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Church Enstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Church Enstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Church Enstone take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Church Enstone were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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- Enstone 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.