Fringford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fringford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Fringford
Fringford is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles northeast of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The parish is defined by historical landmarks, including the ancient Roman road to the east and various waterways that contribute to its natural boundaries. Nestled in the northern part of the parish, Fringford village is uniquely situated along a bend of a tributary of the River Great Ouse, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and environmental development.
Population: 592 (2021) · Area: 5.9 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.fringford.info/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £391,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fringford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fringford.
- 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 Fringford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
155 planning applications found near Fringford.
- - Milton House Little Paddock Fringford OX27 8EJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Shelswell Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Conversion of integral garage and installation of bay window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 26 Wise Crescent Fringford Bicester OX27 8EA
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Bakery Cottage Main Street Fringford Bicester OX27 8DP
Single storey pitched roof rear extension to the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Fringford Cottage Main Street Fringford Bicester OX27 8DP
Inclusion of conditions enclosed as part of NatureSpace Great Crested Newt District Licensing Scheme certificate. (proposed as non-material amendment to 23/01194/F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - Fringford Cottage Main Street Fringford Bicester OX27 8DP
Inclusion of conditions enclosed as part of NatureSpace Great Crested Newt District Licensing Scheme certificate (proposed as non-material amendment to 23/01444/F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - Fringford Cottage Main Street Fringford Bicester OX27 8DP
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for creation of external swimming pool and associated hardstanding within the residential curtilage of the dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - St Michael And All Angels Church Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Replacement of church pathway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-06-18
View full details - - Fringford Cottage Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (bird nesting) and 5 (bat mitigation strategy) of 23/01194/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-03-13
View full details - - Fringford Cottage Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for the erection of a single storey replacement workshop structure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-03-06
View full details - - 14 Wise Crescent Fringford Bicester OX27 8EA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-03-05
View full details - - 3 Crosslands Fringford OX27 8DF
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for loft conversion with dormer extension and rooflights to side roofslopes
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-02-19
View full details - - Hall Farm Main Street Fringford Bicester OX27 8DP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (window glazing details) and 4 (door and window details) of 23/00741/LB
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-01-15
View full details - - Hall Farm Main Street Fringford Oxfordshire OX27 8DP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (window glazing details) and 4 (door and window details) of 23/00740/F
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-01-11
View full details - - Hall Farm Main Street Fringford Bicester OX27 8DP
Variation of Condition 2 of 23/00740/F - North facing wall of Listed barn to be rebuilt and farmyard wall to be rebuilt.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - Hall Farm Main Street Fringford Bicester OX27 8DP
Variation of Condition 2 of 23/00741/LB - North facing wall of Listed barn to be rebuilt and farmyard wall to be rebuilt
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - St Michael And All Angels Church Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Replacement of church pathway
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-11-07
View full details - - St Michael And All Angels Church Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Replacement of church pathway
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-11-07
View full details - - Fringford Cottage Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Demolition of infill extension, conservatory, raised terrace and first floor dormer extension. Installation of dormers to rear roof slopes, erection of two storey infill extension, two storey side ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-05-30
View full details - - Hall Farm Main Street Fringford OX27 8DP
Construction of a private all weather riding area including Change of Use of the arena area (800sqm) from agricultural to equestrian
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Fringford in Oxfordshire
Fringford is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles northeast of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The parish is defined by historical landmarks, including the ancient Roman road to the east and various waterways that contribute to its natural boundaries. Nestled in the northern part of the parish, Fringford village is uniquely situated along a bend of a tributary of the River Great Ouse, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and environmental development. The settlement has a population of approximately 592 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Fringford covers an area of approximately 5.9 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 Fringford 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 Fringford a particularly low-crime area.
Fringford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hethe. 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 Fringford includes 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, Fringford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fringford.info/. 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 Fringford
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Fringford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fringford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Fringford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fringford were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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