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11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Leafield · updated daily · West Oxfordshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Dove House The Green Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9NPAwaiting decisionT1 - Conifer - Fell T2 - Cotoneaster - Reduce height and spread by 0.5 metres. Clear BT lines by 1 metre. T3 - Acer - Clear service line by 1 metre. T4 - Apple - Reduce house side by 0.5 metres to balance shape. Reduce height by 1 metre to around old points.Received 4 Nov 202626/02686/TCA
Morfield Cottage 58 Lower End Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9QJApprovedDischarge of conditon 4 (boundary treatment details) of planning permission 26/01986/FUL.Received 29 Oct 2026Decided 3 Nov 202626/02628/CND
2 Witney Lane Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PGAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawfulness (Partial demolition of front boundary wall).Certificate Existing Lawful Use/DevReceived 13 Oct 202626/02486/CLE
Wychwood House Fairspear Road Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9NTAwaiting decisionS1 Quince Remove S2 Viburnum Remove S3 Pittosporum Remove T1 Apple(crab) RemoveReceived 2 Oct 202626/02394/TCA
Eastward Bungalow 51 Lower End Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9QHAwaiting decisionEnlargement of first floor accommodation to include raising of roof height and installation of front and rear dormers. Demolition of existing side extension and construction of new extension together with a canopy over front entrance. Repositioning of pedestrian access and gate within existing front wall.Received 2 Sep 202626/01918/HHD

Planning in Leafield

Approved: 95%; 37 of 39 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leafield in the last 24 months, from West Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Leafield

Postcode districts

OX29 472 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: West Oxfordshire District Council

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About Leafield

Leafield is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles northwest of Witney in West Oxfordshire. It encompasses the hamlet of Langley, situated a mile to the west, and had a population of 945 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled in the Cotswold Hills at an elevation of 635 feet, Leafield was once the highest point in Oxfordshire before the 1974 county boundary changes. This charming village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, combining rural character with historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 927 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.

Property prices in Leafield show an average sale price of £408,117, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Leafield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Leafield has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leafield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.leafieldvillage.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Leafield, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Leafield. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leafield?

In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Leafield. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Leafield?

The average planning decision time near Leafield is 58 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 Leafield?

The planning approval rate near Leafield is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Leafield?

The most common type of planning application near Leafield is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Leafield?

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