Marston, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marston, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Marston are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 3,398 · Area: 2.9 km²
District: Old Marston
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford East
- LSOA: Oxford 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marston.
- 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 Marston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Marston.
- - 4 Oxford Road Old Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PQ
Works to 1no. Japanese Pagoda Tree as specified by New Leaf Trees Ltd in the Marston Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/01391/FUL - 15 Haynes Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SE
Erection of a single storey rear extension, formation of front porch.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 29 Cherwell Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0NB
Demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Formation of a rear dormer in association with a loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 10 Southcroft Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PF
Fell 1no. Silver Maple Tree as specified by Jane Thurlow in the Marston conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 66 Arlington Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SJ
Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission 25/01244/FUL (Demolition of existing garage and single storey rear extension. Erection of a part single, par
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 14 Harlow Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0QS
Application to certify that the proposed replacement of existing garage door with brickwork and a new window, and to line the walls, ceiling and floor of the detached garage for use as a home gym is l
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 86 Arlington Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SJ
Details submitted in compliance with condition 7 (Cycle and bin stores) of planning permission 23/00087/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 3 Cotswold Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SG
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m, for which the maximum height would be 2.95m, a
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 71A Oxford Road Old Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PH
Works to various trees as specified by Mr B Downing in the Marston Conservation Area. T2 PEAR WEAK PRIMARY UNION SECTION FELL TO GROUND LEVEL. T3 SILVER BIRCH CRFOWN REDUCE BY UP TO 1 METER OF APICAL
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 44 Arlington Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SJ
Details submitted in compliance with condition 5 (Specific exclusion - Cycle storage) and condition 6 (Bin stores) of planning permission 25/01618/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - The Corner House 9 Church Lane Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PT
Works to 1no. Crab Apple tree as specified by Mr Nicolas Lipscombe in the Marston Conservation Area. Tree is about 4.5M high - the pollarding is standard and will take the outer braches off (approx 1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 1 Fane Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0RZ
Works to 1no Silver Birch tree as identified by Mr Colin Briggs in the Oxford City Council - Fane Road (No.2) TPO, 2005 T1 Silver Birch, to reduce the tree by approx 3/4m and 0.5-1m approx off the sid
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 22 Raymund Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SW
Variation of conditions 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plans) and 3 (Materials to match) of planning permission 24/00844/FUL (Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large House i
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 65 Oxford Road Old Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PH
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Archaeological watching brief) of listed building consent 24/02163/LBC.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 21 Fane Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0RZ
Works to 1no. Silver Birch tree as specified by New Leaf Tree Surgery as identified in the Oxford City Council - Fane Road (No.2) TPO, 2005. Silver Birch - section fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - 25/02462/ENT - 3 Little Acreage Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PS
Fell 1no Cherry Tree as specified by John Harvey Burd in the Marston Conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 3 Little Acreage Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PS
Fell 1no Cherry Tree as specified by John Harvey Burd in the Marston Conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 5 Rimmer Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PB
Fell 1no. Damson Tree, 1no. Sycamore Tree and 1no. Hawthorn Tree as specified by The Oxford Tree Co. in the Marston Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 4 Rylands Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0SX
Application to certify that the proposed alterations to roof to form hip to gable, formation of 1no. rear dormer in association with loft conversion and insertion of 1no. rooflight to front elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 32B Oxford Road Old Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PQ
Works to 1no. Hornbeam Tree as specified by Jake Williams Landscape & Tree Services in the Marston conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-11-29
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A brief summary of Marston in Oxfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marston a particularly low-crime area.
Marston has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Headington Hill, Central (City and University), Marston, North Oxford Victorian Suburb. 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 Marston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): New Marston Meadows SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Marston
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Marston. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Marston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marston were tree works (14), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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