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Planning in Iffley

Approved
81%
61 of 71 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Iffley in the last 24 months, from Oxford City Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the Oxford district.

Property prices in Iffley show an average sale price of £532,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Iffley has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Iffley, 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, 152 planning applications were submitted near Iffley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were outline applications (17), tree works (11), full planning applications (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Iffley?
In the last 24 months, 152 planning applications were submitted near Iffley. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Iffley?
The average planning decision time near Iffley is 62 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 Iffley?
The planning approval rate near Iffley is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Iffley?
The most common type of planning application near Iffley is outline applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Iffley?
You can search and track planning applications near Iffley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.