Epwell, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Epwell, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Epwell
Epwell is a small village and civil parish located in north Oxfordshire, approximately 6 miles west of Banbury. According to the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stands at 285. The village's name is thought to originate from the Old English term Eoppa's Well, reflecting its historical roots and local heritage, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 273 (2021) · Area: 4.6 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.epwell.com/modx/
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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 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Epwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Epwell.
- 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 Epwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Epwell.
- - Gage Farm Sibford Road Epwell Oxfordshire OX15 6LH
Strengthening works to defective timber spine beam in dining room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Bay Tree House Back Lane Epwell Oxfordshire OX15 6LF
Discharge of Condition 5 (finished floor levels) of 21/02019/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 1 The Close Epwell Oxfordshire OX15 6LE
Additions to roof and render to house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Land Access Off Back Lane Epwell OX15 6LF
Variation of Condition 5 (finished floor levels) (proposed as non-material amendment to 21/02019/F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-01-07
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A brief summary of Epwell in Oxfordshire
Epwell is a small village and civil parish located in north Oxfordshire, approximately 6 miles west of Banbury. According to the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stands at 285. The village's name is thought to originate from the Old English term Eoppa's Well, reflecting its historical roots and local heritage, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 273 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Epwell covers an area of approximately 4.6 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 Epwell 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 Epwell a particularly low-crime area.
Epwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Epwell includes 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, Epwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.epwell.com/modx/. 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 Epwell
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Epwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Epwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Epwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Epwell were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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