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Planning in Great Tew

Approved
77%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Great Tew

Great Tew is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles northeast of Chipping Norton and 8 miles southwest of Banbury, nestled near the Cotswold Hills. With a population of 156 as of the 2011 census, it operates under an annual parish meeting structure rather than a monthly council. Since the 1980s, the village has been primarily owned by the Johnston family, who have undertaken significant renovations on the Great Tew Estate, enhancing its charm and appeal for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 162 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.

Great Tew covers an area of approximately 12.2 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 Great Tew show an average sale price of £612,360, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Tew area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Great Tew has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Tew 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 http://www.greattew.net84.net/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Tew, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Great Tew. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Tew?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Great Tew. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Tew?
The average planning decision time near Great Tew is 51 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 Great Tew?
The planning approval rate near Great Tew is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Tew?
The most common type of planning application near Great Tew is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Tew?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Tew on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.