How long do planning decisions take near Fulbrook?

The average planning decision time near Fulbrook is 55 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 Fulbrook?

The planning approval rate near Fulbrook is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fulbrook?

The most common type of planning application near Fulbrook is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fulbrook?

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Fulbrook, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fulbrook, Oxfordshire.

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Planning applications in Fulbrook are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fulbrook

Fulbrook is a charming village and civil parish located just northeast of Burford in West Oxfordshire, with a population of 437 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable consideration for planning applications.

Population: 457 (2021)

District: West Oxfordshire

Website: http://fulbrookvillage.net/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £493,937 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Witney
LSOA: West Oxfordshire 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fulbrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fulbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Fulbrook in Oxfordshire

Property prices in Fulbrook show an average sale price of £493,937, 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 Fulbrook a particularly low-crime area.

Fulbrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burford. 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 Fulbrook includes 6 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, Fulbrook planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://fulbrookvillage.net/. 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 Fulbrook

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Fulbrook. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fulbrook.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fulbrook were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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