Culworth, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Culworth, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
About Culworth
Culworth is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 7 miles north of Brackley and northeast of Banbury in West Northamptonshire, England. Its strategic position makes it an interesting area for planning applications, catering to both local needs and potential developments within this charming rural setting.
Population: 409 (2021) · Area: 928.0 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
Website: http://www.culworth.info/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Culworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Culworth.
- 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 Culworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Culworth.
- - Amaryllis Cottage The Green Culworth OX17 2BB
Whole removal of one Bay Tree to provide sufficient clearance to properly.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Stable Cottage Sulgrave Road Culworth OX17 2AP
T1 - Conifer - Section fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Culworth House Queens Street Culworth OX17 2AT
T1 Scots Pine - Section fell to ground level T2 Scots Pine - Section fell to ground level T3 Lawson Cypress - Section fell to ground level T4 Yew - Section fell to ground level due to interference wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Warden House The Green Culworth OX17 2BB
Reduction to 2 x Mature Apple Trees Light prune to 1 x Cherry Tree Fell 1 x Holly Tree & 1 x Cherry Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Culworth in Northamptonshire
Culworth is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 7 miles north of Brackley and northeast of Banbury in West Northamptonshire, England. Its strategic position makes it an interesting area for planning applications, catering to both local needs and potential developments within this charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 409 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.
Culworth covers an area of approximately 928.0 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 Culworth show an average sale price of £362,428, 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 Culworth a particularly low-crime area.
Culworth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Culworth, Sulgrave, Thorpe Mandeville. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Culworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.culworth.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 Culworth
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Culworth. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Culworth.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Culworth were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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