Lew, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lew, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Lew
Lew is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Witney in the West Oxfordshire district. As of the 2021 census, it has a small population of 71 residents and collaborates with the nearby parish of Curbridge through a grouped parish council, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and community development.
Population: 71 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,937 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 013H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lew.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lew.
- 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 Lew based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Lew.
- - Church Farm House Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Internal and external alterations to include demolition of existing single storey, vaulted height garage and outbuildings and erection of a single storey east extension with glazed link to create sing
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Church Farm House Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
The erection of single storey east extension with glazed link to main dwelling, erection of a single storey extension to the western end of the cottage and link corridor to the rear extension to creat
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Pillar Box Cottage Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Erection of a self-contained single storey annex ancillary to main dwelling with associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Lew House Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Proposed comprehensive repairs, refurbishment and minor alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Pillar Box Cottage Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Retention of an outbuilding to create additional living space (retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-27
View full details - - Pillar Box Cottage Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Erection of self-contained annexe, ancillary to the main dwelling together with associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - Church Farm House Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Conversion of existing single storey, vaulted height garage and outbuildings to single-story living accommodation; and a new rear 'orangerie' extension, in-filling the gap between an agricultural barn
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - Church Farm House Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
The conversion existing single storey, vaulted height garage and outbuildings to single-story living accommodation; and a new rear 'orangerie' extension, in-filling the gap between an agricultural bar
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-05-22
View full details - - Pillar Box Cottage Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Construction of self contained annexe, ancillary to the main dwelling together with associated works and bio-diversity scheme.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - Lew House Cottage Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2AZ
Removal of existing dilapidated attached store and erection of single storey extension to form utility/shower room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-09-01
View full details - - Land East Of Lew House Stables Lew Bampton Oxfordshire
Proposed Horsewalker and All-Weather Warm-Up Sand Track to support Existing Racehorse Training Yard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2019-11-26
View full details - - Ditcham Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Conversion of barn to dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-10-10
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission 18/00165/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-04-17
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Alterations to chimney and fireplace
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2018-01-18
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Internal alterations to remove wall at Morgans Farm, Lew, OX18 2BD on Lew Estate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-07-11
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5 and 7 of Planning Application 17/00812/HHD and 17/00814/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-05-16
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Internal and external alterations to refurbish existing dwelling including conversion of granary building to create annexe with new glass link. (Part Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-02-20
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Refurbish existing dwelling including conversion of granary building to create annexe with new glass link, conversion of former cowsheds to garage/garden store and associated landscaping scheme. (Part
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2017-02-20
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Conversion of barn to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2016-12-02
View full details - - Morgans Farm Lew Bampton Oxfordshire OX18 2BD
Refurbish existing dwelling including conversion of granary building to create annexe with new glass link, conversion of former cowsheds to garage/garden store and associated landscaping scheme.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2016-11-22
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A brief summary of Lew in Oxfordshire
Lew is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles southwest of Witney in the West Oxfordshire district. As of the 2021 census, it has a small population of 71 residents and collaborates with the nearby parish of Curbridge through a grouped parish council, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 71 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Lew show an average sale price of £493,937, 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 Lew a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lew includes 6 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, Lew 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 Lew
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lew. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Lew.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lew were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.