Oxford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oxford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · City
Planning applications in Oxford are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oxford
Oxford, the county town of Oxfordshire, is a historic cathedral city known for its prestigious university and vibrant cultural scene. As a non-metropolitan district, it offers a unique blend of architectural heritage and modern amenities, making it a focal point for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £532,965 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oxford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oxford.
- 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 Oxford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
173 planning applications found near Oxford.
- 26/01629/FUL - St Johns College St Giles' Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3JP
Retain existing temporary building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/01617/FUL - Life And Mind Building South Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3EL
Installation of freestanding bronze sculpture.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/01624/ADV - Cowley Business Centre Watlington Road Cowley Oxford Oxfordshire
Display of 3no. non-illuminated fascia signs and 2no. non-illuminated directory signs.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-07-03 - - St Johns College St Giles' Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3JP
Works to 1no. Birch and 1no. Magnolia tree as specified by Sylva Consultancy in the Central Conservation Area. T1: Birch - Prune canopy to provide a 1.5m clearance to the adjacent building. T2: Magnol
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/01500/LBC - Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2PH
Installation of secondary glazing to windows of the basement cafe.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2PH
Installation of secondary glazing to windows of the basement cafe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Site Of 6-25 Pusey Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LF
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 23/00693/FUL to allow for the amendments to the wording of condition 18 (Sustainable design and construction).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Trinity College Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3BH
Replacement of 4no.stone statues, 1no. flagpole and 4no. lights to the west tower
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/01476/LBC - Trinity College Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3BH
Replacement of 4no.stone statues, 1no. flagpole and 4no. lights to the west tower
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-17 - - Exeter College Turl Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3DP
Works to 1no. Lawson Cypress tree as specified by ARB UK in the Central Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/01424/LBC - Taylor Institution Library St Giles' Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3NA
Replacement of 2no. rooflights. Removal of guardrails and ladder and the replacement of gutter flashing.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/01369/FUL - 44 Queen Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1ET
Installation of 1no. defibrillator cabinet and 1no. bleed kit cabinet to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-11 - 26/01433/LBC - 126 High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4DF
Internal alterations including removal of modern partitions and linings at ground-floor and basement level and removal of basement stair (retrospective) following works by previous owner. Insertion of
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Lincoln College Annexe Bear Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EJ
Fell 2no Trachycarpus Fortunei trees as specified by Mike Hawins in the Central Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX
Details submitted in compliance with condition 6 (M&E further details) of listed building consent 25/01181/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/01267/FUL - 14 Ship Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3DA
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to guest house accommodation (Use Class C1).
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/01279/FUL - County Hall New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1ND
Change of use from Office (Use Class E), Council Chambers and Coroners Court (Sui Generis) to Hotel (Use Class C1), Restaurant, caf� and bar and/or drinking establishment (Use Class E(b)). Erection of
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/01280/LBC - County Hall New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1ND
Internal and external alterations to the grade II* County Hall in association with a change of use from 'Office' (Class E) and 'Council Chambers and Coroners Court' (Sui Generis) to 'Hotel' (Class C1)
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/01315/LBC - 50 St John Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LQ
Alterations to existing boundary wall, under croft and fenestration. Internal alterations to kitchen and utility rooms. Installation of a front basement metre cupboard, first and second floor cupboard
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Site Of 6-25 Pusey Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LF
Details submitted in compliance with condition 28 (BNG Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission 23/00693/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-01
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A brief summary of Oxford in Oxfordshire
Oxford, the county town of Oxfordshire, is a historic cathedral city known for its prestigious university and vibrant cultural scene. As a non-metropolitan district, it offers a unique blend of architectural heritage and modern amenities, making it a focal point for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in Oxford show an average sale price of £532,965, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Oxford has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Central (City and University), St Clement's and Iffley Road, 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 Oxford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Magdalen Grove SSSI, New Marston Meadows SSSI; 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, Oxford 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 Oxford
In the last 24 months, 276 planning applications were submitted near Oxford. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oxford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Oxford were discharge of conditions (95), tree works (82), listed building and heritage (24).
In terms of development scale, 17 medium-scale applications, 222 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.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 91 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 182 applications
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