Fordwells, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fordwells, Oxfordshire.

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About Fordwells

Asthall, also known as Asthal, is a charming village and civil parish located along the River Windrush in West Oxfordshire, approximately 6 miles west of Witney. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Asthall Leigh, Field Assarts, Stonelands, Worsham, and part of Fordwells, making it a diverse area for planning applications and local developments.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £398,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: West Oxfordshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
• LSOA: West Oxfordshire 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fordwells.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Fordwells based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Fordwells.

1. - Little Forge Fordwells Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PP
   Tree works to T1- A Group, T2- Common Ash, and T3- Common Ash
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2015-03-05
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A brief summary of Fordwells in Oxfordshire

Asthall, also known as Asthal, is a charming village and civil parish located along the River Windrush in West Oxfordshire, approximately 6 miles west of Witney. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Asthall Leigh, Field Assarts, Stonelands, Worsham, and part of Fordwells, making it a diverse area for planning applications and local developments.

Property prices in Fordwells show an average sale price of £398,839, 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 Fordwells a particularly low-crime area.

Fordwells has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leafield. 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 Fordwells includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Fordwells 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.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Asthall Leigh planning applications
• Field Assarts planning applications
• Langley planning applications
• Little Minster planning applications
• Leafield planning applications
• Chimney-end planning applications
• Swinbrook planning applications
• Minster Lovell planning applications

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.