Headington, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Headington, Oxfordshire.
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About Headington
Headington is a prominent eastern suburb of Oxford, Oxfordshire, perched on Headington Hill with sweeping views of the Thames valley. It is bordered by Marston to the northwest, Cowley to the south, and Barton and Risinghurst to the east. The vibrant community is anchored by London Road, the key thoroughfare connecting London and Oxford, making it a significant area for planning applications and residential developments.
District: Oxford
Website: http://www.headington.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford East
- LSOA: Oxford 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Headington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Headington.
- 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 Headington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
83 planning applications found near Headington.
- - 6 Stoke Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9BX
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 5 (Biodiversity) and 6 (Eaves and sofit details) of planning permission 25/00839/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Ruskin Hall Dunstan Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9BZ
Application to certify that the existing development authorised by planning permission 22/00962/FUL at Ruskin Hall, Dunstan Road, Oxford is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 9 Blackthorn Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JF
Application to certify that the proposed roof alterations from a hip to gable is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 4 The Old Stables St Andrew's Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9DP
Fell 1no. Willow tree, 1no. Cypress tree and works to 1no. Apple tree as specified by TreeScape in the Old Headington Conservation Area. T1, Apple tree - Remove damaged limb growing towards rear bound
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Meadow Larkins Larkins Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9DW
Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns) of planning permission 23/02801/FUL (Partial demolition and alterations to listed boundary wall to form wider entrance. Demolition o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 71A London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9AA
Application to certify that the proposed use of an existing commercial unit as a pizza restaurant with external works including the installation of a flush-mounted ventilation outlet to front elevatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 35 Chestnut Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 223 London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JA
Erection of a garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 223A London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JA
Erection of a garden room to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - The Nuffield Health Hospital Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RP
Installation of an Air Handling Unit (AHU), associated ducting and a quench pipe (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 13A Sandfield Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RQ
Application to certify that the proposed formation of 1no. rear dormer and insertion of 3no. rooflights to front roof slope in association with a loft conversion is lawful development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 62 St Leonard's Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8AB
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus and a 9m wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 30 Horwood Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RF
Erection of a part single, part three storey side and rear extension. Conversion of garage into habitable space. Sub-division of existing dwellinghouse to create 3 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed flats (Use Cla
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 40 Osler Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9BJ
Details submitted in compliance with condition 4 (Material Samples) of planning permission 22/01731/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 122 London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9AZ
Display of 3no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign and 2no. internally illuminated digital screens.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Lane End Sandfield Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RQ
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, including 10m wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Unit 1 126 London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9ED
Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. internally illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 6 Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RR
Works to various trees as specified by TreeScape as identified in the City of Oxford Beech Road Tree Preservation Order 1984. T1, Cypress - Remove 1 x lower branch that is in contact with the telephon
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - 8 Sandfield Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RG
Application to certify that the proposed formation of 1no. rear dormer and insertion of 2no rooflights to front roofslope in association with loft conversion is lawful development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 43 St Andrew's Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9DL
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, including 10m wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-07-15
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A brief summary of Headington in Oxfordshire
Headington is a prominent eastern suburb of Oxford, Oxfordshire, perched on Headington Hill with sweeping views of the Thames valley. It is bordered by Marston to the northwest, Cowley to the south, and Barton and Risinghurst to the east. The vibrant community is anchored by London Road, the key thoroughfare connecting London and Oxford, making it a significant area for planning applications and residential developments. It sits within the Oxford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Headington a particularly low-crime area.
Headington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Headington Hill, Old Headington, Headington Quarry. 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 Headington includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sidling's Copse and College Pond SSSI, Lye Valley SSSI, Magdalen Quarry SSSI and 1 more; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Headington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.headington.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 Headington
In the last 24 months, 167 planning applications were submitted near Headington. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Headington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Headington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Headington were full planning applications (42), tree works (38), outline applications (29). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 27 medium-scale applications, 140 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
27 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 23 were dismissed (15% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 104 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Barton planning applications
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- Headington Hill planning applications
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- New Marston 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.