Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Minster Lovell
Minster Lovell is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the River Windrush, approximately 2.5 miles west of Witney in Oxfordshire. With a population of 1,409 recorded in the 2011 Census, the village is divided into three areas: Old Minster, Little Minster, and New Minster. Key landmarks include the historic parish church, Minster Lovell Hall, and the Old Swan Inn, alongside the Charterville Allotments, established by the Chartists in the mid-19th century. This charming village offers a unique blend of history and community, making it a notable location for planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,455 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.minsterlovell-pc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £398,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Minster Lovell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Minster Lovell.
- 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 Minster Lovell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
286 planning applications found near Minster Lovell.
- - 16 Upper Crescent Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RT
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Dellfield 90 Brize Norton Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0SG
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 25/01777/HHD to allow external chimney to side elevation, changes to depth of link (increase of 4sqm) with provision of side access door and additional
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 116 Brize Norton Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0SQ
Erection of a two storey extension to create additional living space, with provision of a commercial hair salon along with construction of a detached carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 49 Brize Norton Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0SG
Change of use of existing first floor office to general storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Lovell Croft Burford Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RZ
Conversion of existing garage and alterations to garage roof from pitched to flat along with the installation of solar panels. Erection of side extension to provide additional living space over two fl
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 3 Ripley Avenue Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RP
Erection of single storey front extension and conversion of garage to create additional living space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Cherry Tree Cottage 11 Upper Crescent Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RT
Reconstruction of existing outbuildings to create self-contained annexe, demolition of existing outbuildings, and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 14 Ripley Avenue Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RP
Erection of two storey side extension, erection of first floor extension over existing garage with conversion of garage to additional living space, with associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Land North Of 7 St Kenelms Close Minster Lovell Oxfordshire
Erection of one new dwelling house and detached garage with associated works including provision of access and car parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Cherry Tree Cottage 11 Upper Crescent Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RT
Conversion of existing outbuildings comprising garaging/store and glass house to create family self contained annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Dellfield 90 Brize Norton Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0SG
Erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch and two storey front extension, including a loft conversion, facade upgrade and associated works including an extended dropped kerb and installa
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Land North Of 7 St Kenelms Close Minster Lovell Oxfordshire
Erection of dwelling with detached garage and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Japonica Burford Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RZ
New vehicular access (part retrospective) (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - The Chestnuts Burford Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RA
Erection of a single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - The Chestnuts Burford Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RA
Erection of replacement garage (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - 59 Wenrisc Drive Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RG
Variation of condition 3 of permission 21/03610/HHD to allow change of material of side elevation of two storey extension from brick to block and render
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - The Chestnuts Burford Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0RA
Erection of replacement garage (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - 15 Charterville Close Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0SL
Add dropped kerb and create driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - The Croft 81 Brize Norton Road Minster Lovell Witney Oxfordshire OX29 0SG
Demolition of existing structures and buildings and the erection of replacement buildings comprising a tractor barn, an apple shed and a self-contained residential annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 11 Upper Crescent Minster Lovell Oxfordshire
Discharge of condition 4 (surface water drainage scheme) of Planning Permission 23/02925/FUL (amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-11-07
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A brief summary of Minster Lovell in Oxfordshire
Minster Lovell is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the River Windrush, approximately 2.5 miles west of Witney in Oxfordshire. With a population of 1,409 recorded in the 2011 Census, the village is divided into three areas: Old Minster, Little Minster, and New Minster. Key landmarks include the historic parish church, Minster Lovell Hall, and the Old Swan Inn, alongside the Charterville Allotments, established by the Chartists in the mid-19th century. This charming village offers a unique blend of history and community, making it a notable location for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,455 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Minster Lovell show an average sale price of £398,839, 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 Minster Lovell a particularly low-crime area.
Minster Lovell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Minster Lovell. 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 Minster Lovell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Worsham Lane SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Minster Lovell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.minsterlovell-pc.gov.uk/. 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 Minster Lovell
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Minster Lovell. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Minster Lovell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Minster Lovell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Minster Lovell were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (42% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
Nearby Towns
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