How long do planning decisions take near Fewcott?

The average planning decision time near Fewcott is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Fewcott?

The planning approval rate near Fewcott is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fewcott?

The most common type of planning application near Fewcott is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Fewcott, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fewcott, Oxfordshire.

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About Fewcott

Fewcott is a village located within the civil parish of Ardley in Oxfordshire, England, situated approximately 4 miles northwest of Bicester. As Fewcott has become contiguous with Ardley, it is important for those researching planning applications in the area to consider the developments and regulations that may impact both villages collectively.

District: Ardley

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £391,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cherwell
Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
LSOA: Cherwell 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fewcott.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fewcott.

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 Fewcott based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Fewcott.

- Fewcott House Fritwell Road Fewcott Bicester OX27 7NZ
T1 - 1 x Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Manor Farm Fritwell Road Fewcott OX27 7NZ
Drilling of hole to front elevation to allow for the installation of high-speed Broadband connection. Installation of cable and making good
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Old School House Fritwell Road Fewcott Bicester OX27 7NZ
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development to replace an existing arched timber window on the front (north) elevation and reinstate the original doorway in that location. The new door will repl
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-11
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- 66A Somerton Road Ardley OX27 7NT
RETROSPECTIVE Retention of single storey side extension as a mixed Use residential annexe and self-contained holiday let.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Manor Farm Fritwell Road Fewcott Bicester OX27 7NZ
Discharge of Condition 7 (Contamination Survey) of 21/02061/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-04-29
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- Slievenamon Fritwell Road Fewcott OX27 7NZ
Amended T1 Pussy Willow. Large mature tree 6-10m from the back of the house. Reduce and lift by 3m. the crown and ensure branches no longer reach the house/ T2 Beech Tree. Large 25 year old beech tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-02-05
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- Overlea Fritwell Road Fewcott Bicester OX27 7NZ
T1 x Horse Chestnut - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-07-15
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A brief summary of Fewcott in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Fewcott 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 Fewcott a particularly low-crime area.

Fewcott has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Fewcott, RAF Upper Heyford, Ardley, Fritwell. 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 Fewcott includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ardley Trackways SSSI, Ardley Cutting and 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.

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Planning Activity in Fewcott

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Fewcott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fewcott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Fewcott slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Fewcott were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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