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Planning in Marston

Approved
82%
69 of 78 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Marston in the last 24 months, from Oxford City Council's planning register.

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About Marston

Marston is a village located in the civil parish of Old Marston, just 2 miles northeast of Oxford, England, and became part of the city in 1991. To avoid confusion with the nearby suburb of New Marston, it is often referred to as Old Marston. The village is bordered to the northwest by the A40 Northern Bypass, part of the Oxford Ring Road, and the Cherwell River runs along its western edge, making it a significant area for planning applications and development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,398. It sits within the Old Marston district.

Marston covers an area of approximately 2.9 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 Marston show an average sale price of £532,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Marston has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Marston 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Marston, 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, 157 planning applications were submitted near Marston. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Marston?
In the last 24 months, 157 planning applications were submitted near Marston. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Marston?
The average planning decision time near Marston 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 Marston?
The planning approval rate near Marston is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Marston?
The most common type of planning application near Marston is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Marston?
You can search and track planning applications near Marston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.