How long do planning decisions take near Churchill?

The average planning decision time near Churchill is 25 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 Churchill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Churchill?

The most common type of planning application near Churchill is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Churchill?

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Churchill, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Churchill, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Churchill are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Churchill

Churchill is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Oxfordshire district, nestled within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately three miles south-west of Chipping Norton. As of the 2021 census, the population of Churchill stands at 583 residents. Since 1976, the parish has collaborated with the nearby parish of Sarsden under a grouped parish council, making it an important area for community planning and development initiatives.

Population: 583 (2021)

District: West Oxfordshire

Website: http://www.churchillsarsden.com/

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Area Information

Admin district: West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Witney
LSOA: West Oxfordshire 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Churchill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Churchill.

- Meadow Barn 4 Chillford Court Kingham Road Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6NE
T1, T2, T3, T4 - Leylandii - reduce height by up to 3m to stem growth, reduce overhang to neighbours boundary parking. T5, T7 - Prunus - Reduction by up to 2m to maintain shape and clear from building
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-07-06
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26/01360/TCA · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Faraway Barn 7 Chillford Barns Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6FF
T6 Tilia - Reduce back to points of previous pruning - Re-pollard.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
- The Chequers Church Road Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6NJ
Repair works to existing dormer window to replace outworn opening leaves together with Internal cladding of cellar with Hygienic PVC wall cladding system.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
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26/01360/TCA - Faraway Barn 7 Chillford Barns Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6FF
T6 Tilia - Reduce back to points of previous pruning - Re-pollard.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-04
- Faraway Barn 7 Chillford Barns Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6FF
Variation of condition 01 (approved plans) of 25/01895/S73 to allow for additional rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Faraway Barn 7 Chillford Barns Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6FF
T1 Betula Pendula 1 - Crown reduction - reduce overhang on rear boundary and reduce height by up to 3m to maintain appropriate size T2 Betula Pendula 2 - Crown reduction by up to 3m to reduce size and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Land South East Of Anvil House Sidings Road Churchill Oxfordshire
Variation of conditions 2, 6 and 7 of planning permission 23/02977/FUL to allow the erection of a garage to serve the approved dwelling and change in window materials from timber casements to powder-c
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-05
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- The Old Rectory Sarsden Road Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6NU
Erection of first floor extension, erection of detached annexe ancillary to the main dwelling, demolition of existing lean-to extension and erection of new lean-to side extension, and repositioning of
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 16 Kingham Road Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6NE
T1 - Cherry (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 11 Langston Close Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6QT
Proposed rear single storey extension, front porch, removal of conservatory and alterations to garage to form hobby room /home office (non-material amendment to 22/01619/HHD to allow for reduction in
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-19
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- Longmoor Kingham Road Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6NE
Alterations to include demolition of existing entrance porch and erection of single storey front extension together with new open sided porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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- Four Bays Hastings Hill Churchill Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6NA
Removal of existing lean-to extension. Erection of single storey front and side extensions, construction of a porch and insertion of window to the West elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Churchill in Oxfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Churchill a particularly low-crime area.

Churchill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Churchill. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Churchill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Churchill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.churchillsarsden.com/. 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 Churchill

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Churchill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.

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

The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Churchill were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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