Horley, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horley, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Horley are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horley
Horley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the northern part of Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Banbury. Its proximity to Banbury makes it an attractive area for planning applications, with potential for residential and community development reflecting the village's charming character and rural appeal.
Population: 326 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: https://thehorleyviews.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £471,933 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Stratford-on-Avon
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horley.
- 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 Horley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Horley.
- - Rowarth House Little Lane Horley Banbury OX15 6BJ
Yew Tree - Crown lift up to 2m above ground level and a crown reduction involving reducing the height up to 2.5m and shortening branches around the outer party of the crown so as to re-shape the remai
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Hillside Farm Wroxton Lane Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BD
Erection of a new shed in the corner of the plot to replace the current shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Quantock House Little Lane Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BJ
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone sample panel) and 5 (roofing sample) of 24/01033/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Holly Tree Farm Hornton Lane Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BJ
Discharge of Conditions 2 (bat and bird boxes) and 3 (internal lowered trusses) of 25/02746/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Holly Tree Farm Hornton Lane Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BJ
Replacement of slates to south aspect of house roof, insertion of two steel beams to support barn roof for re-roofing (new and used slates re-used as agreed) (existing unauthorised)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Quantock House Little Lane Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BJ
Revised plans (proposed as non-material amendments to 24/01033/F)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Bramshill Barn Little Lane Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BE
Repointing of existing walls without other alteration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Horley Mill Wroxton Lane Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BB
Demolition of existing conservatory to the rear and partial demolition of existing single storey to the south of the existing building; erection of new two storey extension to the rear, side and front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Horley in Oxfordshire
Horley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the northern part of Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Banbury. Its proximity to Banbury makes it an attractive area for planning applications, with potential for residential and community development reflecting the village's charming character and rural appeal. The settlement has a population of approximately 326 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Horley covers an area of approximately 4.7 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 Horley show an average sale price of £471,933, 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 Horley a particularly low-crime area.
Horley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horley, No data available for publication by HE, Wroxton. 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 Horley includes 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, Horley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://thehorleyviews.com/. 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 Horley
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Horley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Horley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Horley were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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