Middle Barton, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middle Barton, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Middle Barton
Middle Barton is a vibrant village located in the civil parish of Steeple Barton, situated along the River Dorn in West Oxfordshire. Approximately 8.5 miles east of Chipping Norton and 9 miles south of Banbury, it is home to a population of 1,523 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The area is characterized by its scenic boundaries, including the A4260 road, which historically served as a turnpike between Oxford and Banbury, and offers potential for various planning applications within this picturesque rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £735,503 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middle Barton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middle Barton.
- 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 Barton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Middle Barton.
- - Dornfield House 32A North Street Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BJ
T1 Willow - fell to ground level T2 Cypress - fell to ground level - 5 day notice
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 27 Worton Road Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7EE
Conversion of existing offices to create two bed dwelling house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 15 Church Lane Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BX
Erection of a side lean-to car port and partial rendering of the dwelling and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - The Old Rectory 30 Enstone Road Westcote Barton Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7AA
Certificate of Lawfulness (Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Barton View 12 Church Lane Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BX
Erection of single storey front and rear extenisions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - The Fox Inn 27 Enstone Road Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BL
Internal alterations to include the opening up of existing doorway and works to the inglenook fireplace. (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Fox Inn 27 Enstone Road Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BL
Internal and external refurbishment works to include removal of front entrance porch, replacement windows and front door. (Part retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - St Edwards Church Enstone Road Westcote Barton Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7AA
T1. Horse Chestnut- Reduce crown by 2-3m. T2. Horse Chestnut- -2m reduction & 20% thin on over extended south bound limb over Gravestones. T3. Beech- Reduce main stem by 2m & reduce lesser stem by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 3 South Street Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BU
Widening of existing dropped kerb and removal of grass verge to extend access to driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Village Farm House 23 Church Lane Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BX
Conversion of agricultural barn to ancillary domestic accommodation comprising games room and study. Replacement of existing metal corrugated roof, new glazing, and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 33 North Street Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BH
Erection of rear extensions to provide additional ground and first floor living space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Herons Reach Fox Lane Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BS
T1, T3, T4, T5 x Common Alder ? 30% Crown reduction T2 x Sycamore - 25% Crown reduction T6 x Weeping willow - 15% Crown reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Laurel Mount 4 North Street Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BJ
Weeping Willow - pollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 8 Fleming Drive Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7HH
Erection of a single storey extension (3.5m x 3m, height to eaves/4m maximum height)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Land South Of 19 Fox Lane Middle Barton Oxfordshire
Erection of a detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Highfield 17 Church Lane Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7BX
Construction of rear dormer (Amended drawings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 74 Holliers Crescent Middle Barton Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7HN
Erection of two storey and first floor rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Middle Barton in Oxfordshire
Middle Barton is a vibrant village located in the civil parish of Steeple Barton, situated along the River Dorn in West Oxfordshire. Approximately 8.5 miles east of Chipping Norton and 9 miles south of Banbury, it is home to a population of 1,523 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The area is characterized by its scenic boundaries, including the A4260 road, which historically served as a turnpike between Oxford and Banbury, and offers potential for various planning applications within this picturesque rural setting.
Property prices in Middle Barton show an average sale price of £735,503, 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 Barton a particularly low-crime area.
Middle Barton has one conservation area within its boundaries: The Bartons. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Middle Barton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Middle Barton Fen SSSI. 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 Middle Barton
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Middle Barton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middle Barton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 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 Middle Barton were full planning applications (10), tree works (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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