Mount Skippett, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mount Skippett, Oxfordshire.

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About Mount Skippett

Ramsden is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles north of Witney in West Oxfordshire, with a population of 342 as recorded in the 2011 census. Its rural charm and proximity to larger towns make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.

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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: Witney
• LSOA: West Oxfordshire 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mount Skippett.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mount Skippett.

• 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 Mount Skippett based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Mount Skippett.

1. - Cotswold Edge Lower End Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AZ
   Construction of a new single-storey pool house with associated lap pool and plant facilities, and formation of new opening in existing dwelling wall to provide internal access to the pool house.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-29
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2. - Pond Farmhouse Witney Road Finstock Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3DE
   Erection of a single storey front extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-15
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3. - Royal Oak High Street Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AU
   Alterations to stables building to include addition of roof and ridge beam to sit above historic roof structure, raising of existing eaves and ridge, repairing of historic roof timbers, and alteration
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
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4. - Royal Oak High Street Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AU
   Alterations to stables building to include addition of roof and ridge beam to sit above historic roof structure, raising of existing eaves and ridge, repairing of historic roof timbers, and alteration
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
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5. - Akeman Barn High Street Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AU
   Norway Maple T1 - Fell
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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6. - Handcroft Farm Lower End Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AZ
   Pine (T1). Fell.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
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7. - 73 High Street Finstock Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3DA
   Works to include single-storey extensions to the main house together with conversion of loft to provide additional living space and a garage. Construction of a new outbuilding comprising office, wc an
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-17
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8. - Royal Oak High Street Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AU
   Discharge of conditions 6 (Schedule of Materials) 11 (Surface water drainage strategy) and 13 (Green roof construction and management strategy) of planning permission 25/00085/FUL and condition 2 (sch
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
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9. - Royal Oak High Street Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AU
   Discharge of BNG condition of planning permission 25/00085/FUL
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
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10. - Heath Rise Witney Road Finstock Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3DE
    Removal of condition 16 of Planning Permission 05/2135/P/FP, to allow for the conversion of the garage to a playroom (retrospective)
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-01
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11. - Home Farm Mount Skippett Ramsden Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 3AP
    Certificate of Lawfulness (to allow the continued use as repair and sale of motor vehicles)
    Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Mount Skippett in Oxfordshire

Ramsden is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles north of Witney in West Oxfordshire, with a population of 342 as recorded in the 2011 census. Its rural charm and proximity to larger towns make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Mount Skippett 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 Mount Skippett a particularly low-crime area.

Mount Skippett has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ramsden, Finstock. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mount Skippett includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wychwood SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Mount Skippett 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 Mount Skippett

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Mount Skippett. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mount Skippett may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 98 days, decisions near Mount Skippett take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Mount Skippett were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (6), tree works (4).

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Ramsden planning applications
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• Finstock planning applications
• Delly End planning applications
• Hailey planning applications
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• New Yatt planning applications
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• 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.