North Hinksey Village, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Hinksey Village, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Hinksey Village are administered by Oxford City Council. View the full Oxford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Hinksey Village
North Hinksey is a charming village located in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, situated directly across the Thames floodplain from Oxford. It is part of the civil parish that includes the larger settlement of Botley, which serves as a suburb of Oxford linked by the Botley Road. Historically part of Berkshire, North Hinksey features notable landmarks such as a manor house, a traditional public house called The Fishes, and the 12th-century St. Lawrence's Church, alongside a Church of England primary school. The village’s picturesque older houses, some with thatched roofs, contribute to its unique character, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Oxford 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Hinksey Village.
- 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 Hinksey Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near North Hinksey Village.
- P26/V2250/HH - 89 Southern Bypass
Botley
OX2 0LJ
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-06-11 - P26/V0783/HH - 27 North Hinksey Lane
Oxford
OX2 0NA
The construction of a pitched roof metal-covered extension to the first floor at rear of house, to house a staircase. Alter the existing grass driveway to the side of the house to create a gravelled
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-05-12 - P26/V0757/FUL - Lothlorien
Harcourt Hill
Oxford
OX2 9AS
Demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of a new single self-build replacement dwelling with revised access and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-21 - P26/V0334/FUL - Oxford Rugby Football Club, North Hinksey Lane, North Hinksey Village, Oxford, OX2 0NA
Development of 3 x padel courts with canopies and lighting, formalisation of car park to permanent and new pavilion. (as amended by plans and information received 7 April 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-18 - - Oxford Rugby Football Club North Hinksey Lane North Hinksey Village Oxford OX2 0NA
Development of 3 x padel courts with canopies and lighting, formalisation of car park to permanent and new pavilion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 22 North Hinksey Lane North Hinksey Village Oxford OX2 0NA
Erection of a close boarded fence of no more than 2m in height on line shown on plan DB2.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - P26/V0138/LDP - 22 North Hinksey Lane, North Hinksey Village, Oxford, OX2 0NA
Erection of a close boarded fence of no more than 2m in height on line shown on plan DB2.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-16 - P26/V0014/FUL - St Lawrence House, North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, OX2 0NB
Erection of 2no. outbuildings (gym & sauna). Retrospective.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-14 - - St Lawrence House North Hinksey Lane Oxford OX2 0NB
Erection of 2no. outbuildings (gym & sauna). Retrospective.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - P25/V2713/HH - 14 Yarnells Road, Oxford, OX2 0JY
Single storey rear extension and separate side extension to include the removal of existing conservatory and garage structures.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-23 - - Land at Yarnells Hill Botley Oxford
Erection of four detached self build dwellings, including access and landscaping and other works and operations (as amended by updated phasing plan received 9 February 2026).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 14 Yarnells Road Oxford OX2 0JY
Single storey rear extension and separate side extension to include the removal of existing conservatory and garage structures.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 22 North Hinksey Village Oxford OX2 0NA
1 x 10M Medium Wooden pole 449698, 205319
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Manor Farm North Hinksey Lane North Hinksey Village Oxford OX2 0NA
Discharge of condition 4 (Construction Method Statement for protected species (bats and nesting birds)) on application P24/V2578/FUL To carry out alterations and sub-division of farmhouse to create tw
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Cedar House Harcourt Hill Oxford OX2 9AS
New single open car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Oxford Sports Club Southern Bypass Oxford OX2 0NA
The installation of 3 no. sports canopies over existing Padel courts.(as amended by plans and information received 4 March 2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - Unit 2 Kings Meadow Ferry Hinksey Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DP
Application for prior approval for the installation of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roof of non-domestic building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Oxford RFC North Hinksey Lane OXFORD OX2 0NA
Proposed development of new radio mast.
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Southfield Harcourt Hill Oxford OX2 9AS
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 164 Westminster Way Oxford OX2 0LR
Change of use of property from a 3 bedroom dwellinghouse (Class C3) to an 8-person HMO (Sui Generis) (Amended plan received 13 November 2023 for update to frontage and parking layout)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of North Hinksey Village in Oxfordshire
North Hinksey is a charming village located in the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire, situated directly across the Thames floodplain from Oxford. It is part of the civil parish that includes the larger settlement of Botley, which serves as a suburb of Oxford linked by the Botley Road. Historically part of Berkshire, North Hinksey features notable landmarks such as a manor house, a traditional public house called The Fishes, and the 12th-century St. Lawrence's Church, alongside a Church of England primary school. The village’s picturesque older houses, some with thatched roofs, contribute to its unique character, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in North Hinksey Village show an average sale price of £532,965, 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 Hinksey Village a particularly low-crime area.
North Hinksey Village has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Central (City and University), North Hinksey, Jericho, Osney Town. 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 Hinksey Village includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wytham Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in North Hinksey Village
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near North Hinksey Village. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Hinksey Village may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near North Hinksey Village slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Hinksey Village were full planning applications (25), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Botley planning applications
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- Harcourt Hill planning applications
- Osney 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.