Iffley, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Iffley, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Iffley
Iffley is a picturesque village located within a designated conservation area in Oxfordshire, England, nestled between Cowley and the estates of Rose Hill and Donnington, near the River Thames (Isis). The village is home to the historic St Mary the Virgin church, a Grade I listed building that showcases a stunning Norman architecture and features contemporary stained glass windows designed by renowned artists John Piper and Roger Wagner, making it a significant landmark for planning considerations in the area.
District: Oxford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford East
- LSOA: Oxford 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Iffley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Iffley.
- 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 Iffley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Iffley.
- - 9 Abberbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4ET
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Materials - Samples) of planning permission 25/02238/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 Tree Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EY
Works to various trees as specified by New Leaf Tree Surgery in the Iffley Village Conservation area. T1. Previously reduced Lawson near garage - Fell. T2. Mature multi-stemmed Thuja Cypress situated
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 6 Fitzherbert Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EN
Works to 1no. Magnolia tree as specified by Arbor Vitae Oxford in the Iffley Village Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 92A Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EF
Works to 1no. Norway Spruce tree as specified by Mrs S King in the Iffley Village Conservation Area to fell a large Norway Spruce.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - P25/V2772/HH - 60 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5PB
Erection of single storey side porch and removal of existing out building and rear conservatory to be replaced with a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-05 - - 73 Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EF
Works to various trees as specified by Oxfrd Tree Surgeons Ltd in the Iffley Village Conservation area. T1 Ash - crown lift to 4 meters over car park. T3 Oak - raise crown to 3 m by thinning lower can
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Manor House 3 Mill Lane Iffley Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EJ
Insertion of 2no. rooflights to roof. Internal alterations in association with a loft conversion. Alterations to openings and layout. Alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 50 Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EF
Remove 1no. Rowan Tree as specified by Sarah Beaver in the Iffley Village Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 15 Abberbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4ET
Works to various trees as specified by Dax Hedges as identified in the City of Oxford Abberbury Road (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1981.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 60 Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EF
Application to certify that the proposed insertion of 7no solar panels to east elevation roofslope and 5no solar panels to south elevation roofslope is lawful development. (amended description and pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - 30 Mortimer Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4UJ
Application to certify that the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension is lawful development
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Land At The Junction Of Rivermead Road And Court Place Gardens And Land At The Junction Of Church Way And Eastchurch Oxford Oxfordshire
Display of 2no. non-illuminated hoarding signs. (Amended address).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Oxford | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - The Manor House 3 Mill Lane Iffley Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EJ
fell 1no. sycamore tree and pruning works to 2no. sycamore trees as specified by Treescape in the Iffley Village Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Iffley in Oxfordshire
Iffley is a picturesque village located within a designated conservation area in Oxfordshire, England, nestled between Cowley and the estates of Rose Hill and Donnington, near the River Thames (Isis). The village is home to the historic St Mary the Virgin church, a Grade I listed building that showcases a stunning Norman architecture and features contemporary stained glass windows designed by renowned artists John Piper and Roger Wagner, making it a significant landmark for planning considerations in the area. It sits within the Oxford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Iffley a particularly low-crime area.
Iffley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Littlemore, St Clement's and Iffley Road, Iffley. 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 Iffley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Iffley Meadows SSSI, Littlemore Railway Cutting SSSI; 10 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, Iffley 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 Iffley
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Iffley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Iffley.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Iffley were full planning applications (10), outline applications (9), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kennington planning applications
- Rose Hill planning applications
- New Hinksey planning applications
- Littlemore planning applications
- Little London planning applications
- Grandpont planning applications
- Sandford-on-Thames planning applications
- South Hinksey planning applications
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.