Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Lower Heyford
Lower Heyford is a picturesque village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, located alongside the River Cherwell, approximately 6 miles west of Bicester. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish was recorded at 492, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for potential planning developments.
Population: 454 (2021) · Area: 7.1 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: https://heyford.info/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £391,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Heyford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Heyford.
- 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 Lower Heyford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Lower Heyford.
- - The Owls Nest 4 Market Square Lower Heyford Bicester OX25 5NY
Discharge of condition 3 (ironmongery to the doors and windows) of 25/02307/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Owls Nest 4 Market Square Lower Heyford Bicester OX25 5NY
Discharge of condition 3 (ironmongery to the doors and windows) of 25/02304/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Darville House Station Road Lower Heyford OX25 5PD
T1 Beech - Crown raise to 4.5 metres, reduce by up to 2.5 metres to maintain tree at current dimensions. T2 Blue Atlas Cedar - Reduce height and spread by up to 3 metres western canopy side to reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Heyford Cottage Freehold Street Lower Heyford OX25 5NS
Work to repair rotted timbers on front stable type door and to repair or replace rotten French type doors to living room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Darville House Station Road Lower Heyford Bicester OX25 5PD
Retrospective - Replacement of partially collapsed boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Old Barn Cottage Station Road Lower Heyford Bicester OX25 5PD
Discharge of Condition 3 (doors and windows) of 25/00896/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Overmead Station Road Lower Heyford OX25 5PE
Monkey puzzle tree in front garden, close to house and to power line. Fell because of disease.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - The Gables 1 Knaptons Croft Lower Heyford Bicester OX25 5NR
Minor demolition of ground floor rear glazed bay and replacement with new doors in enlarged opening. Installation of sun tunnel roof light. Extension of existing windows to doors to rear first floor b
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-05-25
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A brief summary of Lower Heyford in Oxfordshire
Lower Heyford is a picturesque village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, located alongside the River Cherwell, approximately 6 miles west of Bicester. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish was recorded at 492, making it a small yet vibrant community ideal for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 454 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Lower Heyford covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Lower Heyford show an average sale price of £391,250, 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 Lower Heyford a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Heyford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rousham, Steeple Aston, 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 Lower Heyford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Lower Heyford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://heyford.info/. 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 Lower Heyford
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower Heyford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Heyford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lower Heyford were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.