Fritwell, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fritwell, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Fritwell
Fritwell is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5.5 miles northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire. According to the 2011 Census, it has a population of 736, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.
Population: 711 (2021) · Area: 499.0 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.fritwell.org.uk/
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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 Fritwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fritwell.
- 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 Fritwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Fritwell.
- - The Barn 12 The Lane Fritwell Oxfordshire OX27 7QW
Installation of solar and Battery storage to help run previously installed heat pump and charge EV vehicles
Status: Undecided | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Lamorna Villa 66 East Street Fritwell OX27 7QF
T1 Willow - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 9 East Street Fritwell Oxfordshire OX27 7PX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 81A North Street Fritwell Bicester OX27 7QR
Single storey lean-to side extension to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 81A North Street Fritwell OX27 7QR
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for 3m deep extension to rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 17 Hodgson Close Fritwell OX27 7QB
T1 x Unknown species- Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Land South Of Numbers 29 To 33 Ormond Manor Road Fritwell OX27 7AH
Discharge of Condition 15 (tree protection plan) of 24/00591/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 21 Fewcott Road Fritwell Oxfordshire OX27 7QA
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for rendering to external walls of existing bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Homelea 69 North Street Fritwell Bicester OX27 7QR
Supporting Documentation Attached
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Fritwell in Oxfordshire
Fritwell is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5.5 miles northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire. According to the 2011 Census, it has a population of 736, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 711 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Fritwell covers an area of approximately 499.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fritwell a particularly low-crime area.
Fritwell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Souldern, 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 Fritwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ardley Cutting and Quarry SSSI. 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, Fritwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fritwell.org.uk/. 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 Fritwell
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Fritwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fritwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Fritwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fritwell were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Souldern planning applications
- Fewcott planning applications
- Baynard's Green planning applications
- Ardley planning applications
- Aynho planning applications
- Somerton planning applications
- Croughton planning applications
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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.