North Leigh, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Leigh, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in North Leigh are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About North Leigh
North Leigh is a village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles northeast of Witney in Oxfordshire. The parish encompasses the hamlet of East End and, since 1932, has also included Wilcote. According to the 2011 Census, North Leigh has a population of 1,929, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 2,127 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.northleigh.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Leigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Leigh.
- 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 Leigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near North Leigh.
- - 36 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RA
Discharge of conditions 4 (Access to Highway) 6 (drainage) 7 (construction working hours) 8 (bat and bird boxes) 9 (Water consumption) and 11(Landscaping) of permission 24/01616/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01473/CND · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 36 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RA
Discharge of conditions 4 (Access to Highway) 6 (drainage) 7 (construction working hours) 8 (bat and bird boxes) 9 (Water consumption) and 11(Landscaping) of permission 24/01616/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - 26/01474/CONBGP · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 36 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RA
Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain details required by Planning Permission 24/01616/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 36 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RA
Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain details required by Planning Permission 24/01616/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Everards Washhouse 1A Chapel Lane North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6SD
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials) and 6 (window and door details) of planning permission 25/00926/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Land (E) 438738 (N) 212506 Witney Road North Leigh Oxfordshire
Discharge of condition 4 (construction traffic management plan) of planning permission 22/02498/OUT.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 75 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RE
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, erection of front porch, and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 40 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RB
Erection of a single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 44 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RB
Request to modify planning obligation, to amend the Unilateral Agreement (UU) dated 11.11.22 attached to planning permission 21/03720/FUL and any subsequent S73 approval to include an amended Affordab
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 25 Windmill Heights North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6ZD
Replacement of conservatory glazed roof with insulated tiled roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 28 Common Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RA
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 23/03342/HHD to allow for design changes and reduction in the size of rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Greenacres 32 Park Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6RX
Erection of a single storey rear and two storey side extension and a front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Belclose Cottage Witney Road North Leigh Witney Oxfordshire OX29 6PL
Erection of a single storey rear and two storey rear and side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of North Leigh in Oxfordshire
North Leigh is a village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles northeast of Witney in Oxfordshire. The parish encompasses the hamlet of East End and, since 1932, has also included Wilcote. According to the 2011 Census, North Leigh has a population of 1,929, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,127 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes North Leigh a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around North Leigh includes 6 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 Leigh planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.northleigh.org/. 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 Leigh
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near North Leigh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Leigh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near North Leigh slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near North Leigh were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (6).
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