Lyneham, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lyneham, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lyneham are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lyneham
Lyneham is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles southwest of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. Bordered by the River Evenlode to the southwest and the A361 road to the southeast, the area is primarily surrounded by agricultural fields. According to the 2011 Census, the parish boasts a small population of 153, making it a tight-knit community with potential for various planning opportunities.
Population: 177 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £612,360 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lyneham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lyneham.
- 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 Lyneham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lyneham.
- - Maricote High Street Lyneham Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6QL
Erection of two-storey extension to annexe.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - The Byre 8 Lyneham Farm Cottages Lyneham Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6QP
Internal and external alterations including works to the windows and removal and reinstatement of floor (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Lyneham in Oxfordshire
Lyneham is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles southwest of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. Bordered by the River Evenlode to the southwest and the A361 road to the southeast, the area is primarily surrounded by agricultural fields. According to the 2011 Census, the parish boasts a small population of 153, making it a tight-knit community with potential for various planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 177 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Lyneham show an average sale price of £612,360, 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 Lyneham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lyneham includes 7 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, Lyneham 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 Lyneham
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Lyneham.
The most common application types near Lyneham were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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