Holwell, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holwell, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holwell are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holwell
Holwell is a small village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles south of Burford in West Oxfordshire. According to the 2001 Census, its population was just 17 residents, indicating a tight-knit community. This quaint village may offer unique planning opportunities due to its rural setting and low population density.
Population: 39 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,553 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 013G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holwell.
- 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 Holwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Holwell.
- - The Old Brew House Holwell Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4JS
Variation of condition 3 of planning permission 23/00796/HHD to allow the use of sandcroft 20/20 antique interlocking clay tiles in grey finish on roof of single storey extension. (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Fox House Holwell Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4JS
Conversion of existing open carport to habitable accommodation, and changes to roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Holwell in Oxfordshire
Holwell is a small village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles south of Burford in West Oxfordshire. According to the 2001 Census, its population was just 17 residents, indicating a tight-knit community. This quaint village may offer unique planning opportunities due to its rural setting and low population density. The settlement has a population of approximately 39 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Holwell show an average sale price of £331,553, 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 Holwell a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holwell includes 15 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, Holwell 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.
Planning Activity in Holwell
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Holwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Holwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holwell were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.