Kirtlington, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirtlington, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Kirtlington
Kirtlington is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6.5 miles west of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The area, which also encompasses the hamlet of Northbrook, had a population of 988 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 988 (2011) · Area: 14.5 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.kirtlingtonvillage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,310 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirtlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirtlington.
- 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 Kirtlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Kirtlington.
- - Avenall Heyford Road Kirtlington OX5 3HL
T1 x Mature Lime Remove as much growth as feasible from around base of tree Remove epicormic growth from main stem to crown break Remove major deadwood Severe climbing Ivy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Flights Mill Mill Lane Kirtlington Kidlington OX5 3HW
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 25/01623/LB - To re-locate PV panels to obtain better and optimum sunlight for this site, with adjustments to panels and rooflight positioning. Glazing fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Bay Tree Cottage 1 Kytes Place Kirtlington OX5 3HN
Alterations to include single storey rear linking extension, garage conversion including removal of existing garage door and infilling of opening with new frontage to match historic, repointing, refur
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Bay Tree Cottage 1 Kytes Place Kirtlington OX5 3HN
Alterations to include single storey rear linking extension, garage conversion including removal of existing garage door and infilling of opening with new frontage to match historic, repointing, refur
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Flights Mill Mill Lane Kirtlington Oxfordshire OX5 3HW
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Canal Bridge/Towpath Survey), 4 (Construction Environment Method Statement) and 5 (Materials) of 25/01622/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Flights Mill Mill Lane Kirtlington Oxfordshire OX5 3HW
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Construction Environment Method Statement) and 4 (External Materials) 25/01623/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 6 Park Close Kirtlington Kidlington OX5 3HR
Partial discharge of Condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan) of 24/03056/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - West View Troy Lane Kirtlington OX5 3HA
T1 x Spruce -To fell to ground level in the back garden of property to allow for replanting scheme.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Kirtlington in Oxfordshire
Kirtlington is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6.5 miles west of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The area, which also encompasses the hamlet of Northbrook, had a population of 988 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 988 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Kirtlington covers an area of approximately 14.5 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 Kirtlington show an average sale price of £444,310, 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 Kirtlington a particularly low-crime area.
Kirtlington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kirtlington, Bletchingdon, Oxford Canal. 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 Kirtlington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kirtlington Quarry SSSI; 5 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, Kirtlington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kirtlingtonvillage.co.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 Kirtlington
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Kirtlington. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Kirtlington.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Kirtlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kirtlington were discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.