Enslow, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Enslow, Oxfordshire.
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About Enslow
Enslow is a quaint hamlet situated along the River Cherwell and the Oxford Canal in Bletchingdon civil parish, Oxfordshire. Historically significant, it features a bridge that has evolved since at least the 16th century, with the current stone structure—widened in 1814—showcasing distinct semicircular arches. The hamlet is connected by the A4095, which follows the medieval route linking London to Chipping Norton and Worcester, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to infrastructure and heritage preservation.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,310 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 016F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Enslow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Enslow.
- 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 Enslow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Enslow.
- - Ingleby Farm Ingleby Paddocks Enslow Kidlington OX5 3ET
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development: Commencement of consent as approved under application ref: 10/01620/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Field House 1 Ingleby Paddocks Enslow Kidlington OX5 3ET
Split the curtilage into two and erection of a new house on the east plot (self-build)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-03-05
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A brief summary of Enslow in Oxfordshire
Enslow is a quaint hamlet situated along the River Cherwell and the Oxford Canal in Bletchingdon civil parish, Oxfordshire. Historically significant, it features a bridge that has evolved since at least the 16th century, with the current stone structure—widened in 1814—showcasing distinct semicircular arches. The hamlet is connected by the A4095, which follows the medieval route linking London to Chipping Norton and Worcester, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to infrastructure and heritage preservation.
Property prices in Enslow show an average sale price of £444,310, 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 Enslow a particularly low-crime area.
Enslow has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tackley, Oxford Canal. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Enslow includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shipton-on-Cherwell & Whitehill Farm Quarries SSSI, Kirtlington Quarry SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Enslow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Enslow
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Enslow. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 145 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 Enslow.
With an average of 145 days, decisions near Enslow take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Enslow were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 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.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.