Osney, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Osney, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Osney
Osney, also referred to as Osney Island, is a vibrant riverside community located in the west of Oxford, England. It encompasses an area known as Osney Town, situated along Botley Road, just west of the city’s main railway station, and is bordered by the River Thames, Osney Ditch, and Osney Stream. This unique location offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Osney.
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 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Osney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Osney.
- 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 Osney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Osney.
- - Cantay House 36 - 39 Park End Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1JD
Removal of 3no. antenna support pole, 2no. vertical Unistrut frame fixed to handrail, installation of 1No. ERS 4486 (700/800/900), 1No. 4020 (1400) ERS, 1No. 4485 (1800/2100/2600) ERS c/w Proposed Gen
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 40 Walton Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JQ
Alterations to existing rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Worcester College Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Works to 1no. Oriental plane tree as specified by Fiona Bradshaw in the Central Conservation Area. T20 oriental plane Where it is necessary to sever roots greater than 25mm in diameter, arboricultural
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Cantay House 36 - 39 Park End Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1JD
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 24 (Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure), 26 (Ecological Enhancements) of planning permission 25/00193/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Site Of 23-42A Hythe Bridge Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2ET
Details submitted in compliance with condition(s) 19 (Archaeology) and 24 (Surface Water Drainage) of planning permission 24/00690/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Site Of 23-42A Hythe Bridge Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2ET
Discharge of clause 1.2 of Part 1 Schedule 3 of the Planning Obligation associated with planning permission 24/00690/FUL (requiring a Community Employment and Procurement Plan (Construction)).
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 40 Walton Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JQ
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 7 (Landscape Plan), 8 (Further Details - Windows and Doors) of planning permission 25/01349/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6DP
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Further Information- Removal Process) of listed building consent 26/00216/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Oxford Railway Station Park End Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1HS
Details submitted in compliance with condition 38 (SUDs) of planning permission 22/01894/VAR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 11 Walton Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JG
Works to 1no. Lime tree as specified by Mr James Jackson in the Jericho Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 8 Swan Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0BJ
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 1(Development begun within time limit), 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns), 3 (Window details), 4(Door details), 5( Brickwork sample), 6 (Time
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 24 St Thomas Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1JJ
Fell 1no. Sycamore Tree as specified by New Leaf Tree Surgery in the Central conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 39 Richmond Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JJ
Details submitted in compliance with condition 4 (Joinery - Further Details) of planning permission 25/00916/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - First Floor Flat B 148 Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HG
Fell 1no Acer pseudoplatanus as specified by Mr Haley in the Central Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Bottom Flat 1 138 Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HQ
Works to 1no Prunus tree as specified by Mr Haley in the Central Conservation area. T1 Prunus sp - Cut back from building to appropriate pruning points to give 1m clearance where possible.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6DP
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Further Details- Large Scale Section) of listed building consent 25/02955/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6DP
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Further Details: Fixing Details) of planning permission 25/01998/LBC .
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Jam Factory 4 Hollybush Row Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1HU
Details submitted in compliance with condition(s) 5 (Further details - new windows and doors), 7 (Further details - flue finish) and 8 (Method statements) of listed building consent 23/02805/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6DP
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 4 (External AC unit finish), 5 (Internal pipe work finish), 6 (Floor mounted AC units) 25/02284/LBC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Site Of 48 And 48A Walton Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire
Fell 1no Ash (as amended 19.11.2025) tree as specified by Applewood Garden Services Limited in the Jericho Conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Osney in Oxfordshire
Osney, also referred to as Osney Island, is a vibrant riverside community located in the west of Oxford, England. It encompasses an area known as Osney Town, situated along Botley Road, just west of the city’s main railway station, and is bordered by the River Thames, Osney Ditch, and Osney Stream. This unique location offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development.
Property prices in Osney 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 Osney a particularly low-crime area.
Osney has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Central (City and University), Binsey, North Hinksey, Jericho, Osney Town, Walton Manor, 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 Osney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common & Green SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Osney 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 Osney
In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near Osney. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Osney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Osney were discharge of conditions (61), tree works (44), full planning applications (14).
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 146 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
18 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (44% 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: 69 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 84 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Walton Manor planning applications
- New Botley planning applications
- Oxford planning applications
- Binsey planning applications
- Grandpont planning applications
- North Hinksey Village planning applications
- Park Town planning applications
- South Hinksey 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.