North Aston, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Aston, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About North Aston
North Aston is a picturesque village and civil parish situated approximately 7.5 miles south of Banbury and 10 miles north of Oxford. Nestled on a ridge at an elevation of 460 feet, the parish spans nearly 2 miles east-west and 1.5 miles north-south, encompassing an area of 1,288 acres. Bordered by the River Cherwell to the east and the A4260 road to the west, North Aston offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 186 (2021) · Area: 8.8 km²
District: Cherwell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £391,250 (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 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Aston.
- 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 North Aston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near North Aston.
- - 7 Somerton Road North Aston OX25 6HP
G1, G2 x Leyland Cypress, T3 x White Spruce, G5 x Leyland Cypress, T6 x Leyland Cypress - Fell to ground level. T4 x Cherry - Crown reduction; reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.5 m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2020-04-07
View full details - - 3 Somerton Road North Aston Oxfordshire OX25 6HP
T1 x Eucalyptus - Fell to ground level and replace with native species more suited to the location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2018-11-28
View full details - - 1 Somerton Road North Aston Oxfordshire OX25 6HP
Change of use for approximately 163 sq m residential garden land and erection of a Single Storey Energy Centre Plant Store. Installation of a localised District Heating System to serve multiple dwelli
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2018-10-01
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A brief summary of North Aston in Oxfordshire
North Aston is a picturesque village and civil parish situated approximately 7.5 miles south of Banbury and 10 miles north of Oxford. Nestled on a ridge at an elevation of 460 feet, the parish spans nearly 2 miles east-west and 1.5 miles north-south, encompassing an area of 1,288 acres. Bordered by the River Cherwell to the east and the A4260 road to the west, North Aston offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 186 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
North Aston covers an area of approximately 8.8 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 North Aston show an average sale price of £391,250, 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 North Aston a particularly low-crime area.
North Aston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Aston, Deddington. 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 North Aston includes 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, North Aston 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 North Aston
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near North Aston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Aston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near North Aston were full planning applications (8), tree works (8), listed building and heritage (6). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Green planning applications
- Deddington planning applications
- Clifton planning applications
- Middle Aston planning applications
- Somerton planning applications
- Duns Tew planning applications
- Steeple Aston planning applications
- Hopcroft's Holt planning applications
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.