Cumnor Hill, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cumnor Hill, Oxfordshire.
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About Cumnor Hill
Cumnor Hill, located in the civil parish of Cumnor in Oxfordshire, lies to the west of Oxford. Formerly part of Berkshire until 1974, it encompasses a ribbon development connecting the original village of Cumnor to Botley, situated just outside Oxford's ring road. This area presents a range of planning opportunities given its proximity to the city and its evolving residential landscape.
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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 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cumnor Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cumnor Hill.
- 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 Cumnor Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Cumnor Hill.
- P26/V0641/FUL - 157 Eynsham Road, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9NE
Second Floor/Roof Extension to create 4 number new dwellings (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 157 Eynsham Road Botley Oxford OX2 9NE
Second Floor/Roof Extension to create 4 number new dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - P26/V0431/HH - 99 Eynsham Road, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9BY
Extension to infill existing open porch to side door to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-18 - - 99 Eynsham Road Botley Oxford OX2 9BY
Extension to infill existing open porch to side door to side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 157 Eynsham Road Botley Oxford OX2 9NE
Discharge of condition 5(Tree Protection) on application ref P21/V2665/FUL - Appeal Ref: APP/V3120/W/22/3306373 Second floor/roof extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - P26/V0147/HH - 52 Denton Close, Oxford, OX2 9BW
Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension and new porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-27 - P26/V0207/HH - 9 Delamare Way, Oxford, OX2 9HZ
Erection of a single-storey timber-framed outbuilding for use as a home office, relocation of an existing greenhouse and shed; and installation of new boundary fencing and hedgerows. (As clarified by
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-26 - - 9 Delamare Way Oxford OX2 9HZ
Erection of a single-storey timber-framed outbuilding for use as a home office, relocation of an existing greenhouse and shed; and installation of new boundary fencing and hedgerows. (As clarified by
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - P26/V0174/HH - Springwood, 19 Hid's Copse Road, Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9JJ
Garage/store and related works. (Ecology details received 19th March 2026) (Amended plans received 7th April 2026- Elevations for ecology enhancements)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-23 - - Springwood 19 Hids Copse Road Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9JJ
Discharge of conditions 6(ecological enhancements), 7(boundary treatments) and 8(vehicle access) on application ref. P23/V2833/FUL The conversion of existing garage and pool building and creation of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Springwood, 19 Hid's Copse Road, Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9JJ
Garage/store and related works. (Ecology details received 19th March 2026) (Amended plans received 7th April 2026- Elevations for ecology enhancements)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 52 Denton Close Oxford OX2 9BW
Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension and new porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - P25/V2798/S73 - 75 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9HX
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 on planning permission P25/V1255/FUL-changes to design. Planning application for the demolition of existing dwelling and er
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-22 - - 75 Cumnor Hill Oxford OX2 9HX
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 on planning permission P25/V1255/FUL-changes to design. Planning application for the demolition of existing dwelling and ere
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 33 Pinnocks Way Oxford OX2 9DD
Construction of a driveway, dropped kerb and retaining wall (as amended by plans repositioning parking spaces received 19 January 2026).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 12 Long Close Botley Oxford OX2 9SG
Two storey extension (amended plans received 12 February 2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 100 Eynsham Road Botley Oxford OX2 9BX
Non-material amendment to application P22/V0002/HH (Erection of two storey rear extension and a garden building at the rear of the garden) - to change the windows and bi-folding doors at the rear of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 135 Eynsham Road Botley Oxford OX2 9BY
Rear extension out 6m joining a single storey over the existing Garage, creating a double storey side extension. (Amended plans received 28th August 2025- Reducing the height of the first floor extens
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 104 Eynsham Road Botley Oxford OX2 9BX
Non-material amendment to P20/V1889/HH to extend width of rear ground floor doors, extend width of 1st floor rear bedroom window, insert high level ground floor window on East (flank) elevation and re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 6 Scholar Place Oxford OX2 9RD
Single storey side extension, internal alterations, new air source heat pump and replacement garage door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Cumnor Hill in Oxfordshire
Cumnor Hill, located in the civil parish of Cumnor in Oxfordshire, lies to the west of Oxford. Formerly part of Berkshire until 1974, it encompasses a ribbon development connecting the original village of Cumnor to Botley, situated just outside Oxford's ring road. This area presents a range of planning opportunities given its proximity to the city and its evolving residential landscape.
Property prices in Cumnor Hill 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 Cumnor Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cumnor Hill includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hurst Hill SSSI, Wytham Woods SSSI; 14 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 Cumnor Hill
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Cumnor Hill. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cumnor Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Cumnor Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cumnor Hill were full planning applications (29), amendments (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.