Leafield, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leafield, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 927 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.leafieldvillage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £398,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leafield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leafield.
- 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 Leafield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Leafield.
- - 12 Lower End Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9QJ
Alterations to include construction of a two storey and single storey rear extension, changes to doors and fenestration and insertion of front and rear rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 2 Ridings Bungalows The Ridings Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9NW
1. Mature Goat willow Section fell tree to leave the remaining stump cut close to ground level Systemically treat the remaining stump with eco-plug max Glyphosate herbicide to avoid regrowth 2. Goat w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Hudson Cottage The Green Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9NP
Formation of a new vehicular access and parking area together with associated landscaping works and provision of garden stores.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Sperrings Witney Lane Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PG
Ash. Thin density of multiple/overcrowded re-growth and deadwood. Reduce overall crown symmetry by approximately 2.5 ? 3.5 metres in branch length (to previous). Prune to shape and contain
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Wychwood Garage Fairspear Road Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9NU
Discharge of condition 5 (Thames Water- Waste capacity) of Planning Permission 23/02245/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 2 Witney Lane Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PG
Creation of vehicle access to facilitate an off street parking space to the front of the property, removal of part of drystone wall, and associated works.(Part Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Stonebank Witney Lane Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PG
Alterations to include changes to layout and fenestration with new pitched roof added to front dormer. Construction of Oak framed canopy over front entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 12 Lower End Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9QJ
Alterations to existing dwelling, including changes to fenestration and construction of a single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - St Michaels And All Angels Church Lower End Leafield Oxfordshire OX29 9QJ
Removal of dead pine tree (labelled 001 in attached plan) in the walled churchyard copse
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Church Farm Witney Lane Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PG
Internal and external alterations to carry out refurbishment works to include provision of new vehicular entrance with new entrance gates and parking area, changes to some windows and doors, re-routin
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 7 Fairspear Road Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9NT
Garage conversion, two storey rear extension and extended dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Church Row Witney Lane Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PG
Erection of single storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Red House Witney Lane Leafield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 9PG
Demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of two storey side extension, associated external works and formation of vehicular access to property (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Leafield in Oxfordshire
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 £398,839, 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 Leafield a particularly low-crime area.
Leafield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leafield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Leafield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wychwood SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Leafield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.leafieldvillage.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 Leafield
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Leafield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leafield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Leafield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Leafield were full planning applications (16), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Chimney-end planning applications
- Langley planning applications
- Lower End planning applications
- Field Assarts planning applications
- Fordwells planning applications
- Ascott-under-Wychwood planning applications
- Ascott d' Oyley planning applications
- Asthall Leigh 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.