Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Middleton Stoney are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Middleton Stoney
Middleton Stoney is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles west of Bicester in Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the population stands at 331, making it a small yet vibrant community, which may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 303 (2021) · Area: 7.5 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://middletonstoney.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £426,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 011H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleton Stoney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleton Stoney.
- 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 Middleton Stoney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Middleton Stoney.
- - Middleton Stoney House Oxford Road Middleton Stoney Bicester OX25 4TE
T1 Chestnut - remove and replace with 3 Silver Birches *Property is Grade II Listed but not in a conservation area – emailed tree enquiries *
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Stable Lodge Middleton Stoney House Oxford Road Middleton Stoney Bicester OX25 4TE
Conversion of north wing of existing house/stables to form ancillary annex accommodation with associated internal and external works. Erection of new stable building to accommodate removed features fr
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Tinkers Bicester Road Middleton Stoney Bicester OX25 4TD
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for removal of the existing garage building and improvements including the enlargement of the existing parking court, erection of railings to front an
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - Villiers Park House School Lane Middleton Stoney Bicester OX25 4AW
Detached garage with one bedroom Annexe in roof space for the incidental use of the property owner.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Middleton Stoney in Oxfordshire
Middleton Stoney is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles west of Bicester in Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the population stands at 331, making it a small yet vibrant community, which may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 303 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Middleton Stoney covers an area of approximately 7.5 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 Middleton Stoney show an average sale price of £426,421, 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 Middleton Stoney a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Middleton Stoney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ardley Trackways 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Middleton Stoney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://middletonstoney.com/. 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 Middleton Stoney
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Middleton Stoney. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Middleton Stoney.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middleton Stoney were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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