Mollington, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mollington, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mollington are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mollington
Mollington is a village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles north of Banbury in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 479 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled in the northernmost part of the county, it shares a border with Warwickshire, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 502 (2021) · Area: 5.9 km²
District: Cherwell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Stratford-on-Avon
- Parliamentary constituency: Kenilworth and Southam
- LSOA: Stratford-on-Avon 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mollington.
- 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 Mollington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Mollington.
- - Ivy House Ivy Lane Mollington Oxfordshire OX17 1FF
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development for installation of solar panels, flue and air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Yews Southam Road Mollington Oxfordshire OX17 1AZ
General purpose agricultural building for use of storage of equipment, feed and animals
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Mollington in Oxfordshire
Mollington is a village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles north of Banbury in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 479 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Nestled in the northernmost part of the county, it shares a border with Warwickshire, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 502 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Mollington covers an area of approximately 5.9 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 Mollington show an average sale price of £382,909, 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 Mollington a particularly low-crime area.
Mollington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Mollington. 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, Mollington 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 Mollington
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Mollington. Of these, 100% 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 Mollington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Mollington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mollington were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1).
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