Middle Aston, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middle Aston, Oxfordshire.
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About Middle Aston
Middle Aston is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bicester. This peaceful area offers a rural setting, making it an attractive option for those considering planning applications in a serene English countryside environment.
Population: 133 (2021)
District: Cherwell
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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 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middle Aston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middle Aston.
- 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 Middle Aston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Middle Aston.
- - Oakridge Cow Lane Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SG
Discharge of Conditions 3 (wall and roof material) and 4 (Arboriculture Method Statement ) of 23/01940/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Oxford Fire And Flood Ltd 2 Hatch End Industrial Estate Fir Lane Middle Aston OX25 5QL
Change of use of building from Class B2 to Class E
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Markhams Middle Aston Oxfordshire OX25 5PZ
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Merlins Fir Lane Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SF
11no solar panels to be fitted to rear roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Merlins Fir Lane Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SF
11no solar panels to be fitted to rear roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Cedars Barn North Side Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SE
New extension to the side following the massing of historic outbuildings (now demolished). Interior alterations to the 1980s conversion - works including removing partitions and re-configuration of mo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Cedars Barn North Side Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SE
New extension to the side following the massing of historic outbuildings (now demolished). Interior alterations to the 1980s conversion - works including removing partitions and re-configuration of mo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Manor Court North Side Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SE
New two storey rear extension to replace existing single storey extension, along with internal refurbishment and window replacement
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Primrose Gardens North Side Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SE
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone sample panel), 4 (brick sample), 5 (slate sample), 6 (doors and windows) and 8 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of 24/01728/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Cedars Barn North Side Steeple Aston OX25 4SE
T1 x Hornbeam - Fell to ground level T2 x Ash - Reduce crown overall by up to 2m. Reduce over-extended limb to south by up to 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - The Rectory Fir Lane Steeple Aston Bicester OX25 4SF
Please see Tree Safety Survey
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - Hatch End Old Poultry Farm Steeple Aston Road Middle Aston OX25 5QL
Erection of three industrial buildings, replacement of former scout hut building and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Middle Aston in Oxfordshire
Middle Aston is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bicester. This peaceful area offers a rural setting, making it an attractive option for those considering planning applications in a serene English countryside environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 133 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Property prices in Middle Aston 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 Middle Aston a particularly low-crime area.
Middle Aston 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Middle Aston 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 Middle Aston
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Middle Aston. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Middle Aston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Middle Aston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Middle Aston were full planning applications (7), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Steeple Aston planning applications
- Hopcroft's Holt planning applications
- The Green planning applications
- Rousham planning applications
- Lower Heyford planning applications
- North Aston planning applications
- Upper Heyford planning applications
- Whistlow planning applications
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.