New Botley, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Botley, Oxfordshire.
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About New Botley
Botley is a residential village located in the civil parish of Botley and North Hinksey, within the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England, just west of Oxford city. Historically part of Berkshire, the village is situated along the Seacourt Stream, which flows into the River Thames. It lies north of the intersection of the A34 and A420, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £507,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Oxford 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Botley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Botley.
- 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 New Botley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near New Botley.
- - 25 Helen Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DF
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.6m, for which the maximum height would be 3.4m, an
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 33 Duke Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0HX
Application to certify that the proposed formation of a rear and side dormer and insertion of 1no. rooflight to the front roofslope in association with a loft conversion is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 202 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0HW
Part-demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Removal of 1no. chimney. Alterations to roof to form hip to gable, formation of 1no. rear dormer with Juliet bal
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 202 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0HW
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.7m, an
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 135 - 137 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission 22/03076/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 135 - 137 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Details submitted in compliance with condition 21 (Air Quality CEMP) of planning permission 22/03076/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 56 Helen Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DE
Application to certify that the proposed formation of 1no. rear dormer and insertion of 2no. rooflights to front roofslope in association with a loft conversion is lawful development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Botley West Oxfordshire
Consultation under Section 42 of the Planning Act 2008 (the 2008 Act) Proposed application for a development consent order
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Aylesbury Vale | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - 135 - 137 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Details submitted in compliance with condition 14 (Construction Traffic Management Plan), 21 (Air Quality - CEMP) and 31 (Biodiversity - CEMP) of planning permission 22/03076/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 19 Binsey Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0EX
Formation of a pitched roof to existing rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 207 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0HG
Application to certify that the existing House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) is lawful development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 135 - 137 Botley Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Demolition of existing buildings and replacement with new building comprising R&D, office and cafe space (Use Class E), including external lighting, hard and soft landscaping, ramped access, service b
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2022-12-28
View full details - - 10 Henry Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DG
Application to certify that the proposed formation of 1no. rear dormer in association with a loft conversion and insertion of 1no. rooflight to front elevation roofslope is lawful development. (Amende
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of New Botley in Oxfordshire
Botley is a residential village located in the civil parish of Botley and North Hinksey, within the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England, just west of Oxford city. Historically part of Berkshire, the village is situated along the Seacourt Stream, which flows into the River Thames. It lies north of the intersection of the A34 and A420, making it a notable area for potential planning applications.
Property prices in New Botley show an average sale price of £507,860, 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 New Botley a particularly low-crime area.
New Botley has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Central (City and University), Binsey, North Hinksey, Jericho, Osney Town, North Oxford Victorian Suburb. 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 New Botley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common & Green SSSI, Wytham Woods SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Oxford Meadows. 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, New Botley 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 New Botley
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near New Botley. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Botley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near New Botley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near New Botley were full planning applications (18), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 29% 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (50% 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: 32 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- North Hinksey Village planning applications
- Binsey planning applications
- Osney planning applications
- Walton Manor planning applications
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- South Hinksey planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.