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Planning in Finstock

Approved
100%
17 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Finstock in the last 24 months, from West Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

Decided by West Oxfordshire District CouncilCouncil page

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About Finstock

Finstock is a charming village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles south of Charlbury in Oxfordshire, England. With its picturesque setting and close-knit community, Finstock offers a unique opportunity for those researching planning applications in a vibrant rural area. The settlement has a population of approximately 681 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Finstock a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Finstock has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Finstock 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.finstock.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Finstock, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Finstock. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Finstock?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Finstock. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Finstock?
The average planning decision time near Finstock is 52 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 Finstock?
The planning approval rate near Finstock is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Finstock?
The most common type of planning application near Finstock is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Finstock?
You can search and track planning applications near Finstock on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.