Duns Tew, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Duns Tew, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Duns Tew
Duns Tew is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 7.5 miles south of Banbury in Oxfordshire, with a population of 478 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It forms part of the trio of villages known as "The Tews," alongside Great Tew and Little Tew, a name derived from an ancient term for a ridge of land. This charming community offers a unique setting for those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting its historical significance and rural character.
Population: 472 (2021) · Area: 7.1 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.dunstew.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £391,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Duns Tew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Duns Tew.
- 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 Duns Tew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Duns Tew.
- - Stable High Main Street Duns Tew OX25 6JS
T1/Hawthorne/dismantle and remove. T2/Hawthorne/dismantle and remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Daisy Hill Farm Main Street Duns Tew Oxfordshire OX25 6JS
To reinstate and repair the 25m long stone wall that forms the northwest boundary of the site with Main Street following collapse of the central section
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Duns Tew Manor Main Street Duns Tew Oxfordshire OX25 6JP
Discharge of condition 3 (samples of the stone and mortar) of 24/03314/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Duns Tew Manor Main Street Duns Tew Oxfordshire OX25 6JP
Discharge of condition 3 (samples of the stone and mortar) of 24/03313/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Kingsway Hill Farm Lane Duns Tew Oxfordshire OX25 6JH
Upward extension of front and rear gable roofs, formation of 3 no. dormer windows and insertion of 1 no. rooflight, to facilitate use of roof space as habitable accommodation; changes to internal layo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Tabby's Nook Main Street Duns Tew Oxfordshire OX25 6JR
Single storey rear part side extension and associated internal and external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 2 Longfield Duns Tew Oxfordshire OX25 6LA
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for installation of solar panels on the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 34 Main Street Duns Tew OX25 6JS
T1- Reduce Bay tree by upto 2m and shape T2-Reduce Cherry tree by upto 2m and shape. Remove crossing and damaged branches. T3-Fell Sorbus to ground level T4-Fell Lilac to ground level T5-Fell Holm Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Duns Tew Manor Main Street Duns Tew Bicester OX25 6JP
Erection of a garden room and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Malthouse Farm North Aston Road Duns Tew Bicester OX25 6JG
Change of Use of two agricultural buildings to form five dwellinghouses
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Daisy Hill Farm Main Street Duns Tew Bicester OX25 6JS
Discharge of Condition 4 (details of removal of paint from beams) of 23/02830/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Church View Main Street Duns Tew Bicester OX25 6JL
Removal of painted wooden windows and replace with double glazed units and composite doors to north and south elevations
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Duns Tew in Oxfordshire
Duns Tew is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 7.5 miles south of Banbury in Oxfordshire, with a population of 478 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It forms part of the trio of villages known as "The Tews," alongside Great Tew and Little Tew, a name derived from an ancient term for a ridge of land. This charming community offers a unique setting for those researching planning applications in the area, reflecting its historical significance and rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 472 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Duns Tew covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Duns Tew show an average sale price of £391,250, 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 Duns Tew a particularly low-crime area.
Duns Tew has one conservation area within its boundaries: Duns Tew. 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 Duns Tew includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Horsehay Quarries SSSI. 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, Duns Tew planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.dunstew.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 Duns Tew
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Duns Tew. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Duns Tew may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Duns Tew were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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