Salford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Salford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Salford are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Salford
Salford is a village and civil parish located approximately 1.5 miles west of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Salford was recorded at 356 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for local planning applications and developments.
Population: 331 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.wospweb.com/site/Salford-Parish-Council/index.htm
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,581 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Salford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salford.
- 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 Salford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Salford.
- - Land Adj Woodland Cottage Salford
Erection of barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2012-11-01
View full details - - Woodland Cottage Cross Hands Hill Salford
Formation of new access (retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2012-07-06
View full details - - Salford Manor Estate, Cross Hands Hill, Salford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FQ
Continued working of existing quarry to allow for recovery of stone for permitted building works and to reprofile soil and overburden mounds, with restoration to agriculture
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oxfordshire | Date: 2011-04-28
View full details - - Salford Manor Estate, Cross Hands Hill, Salford, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5FQ
Continued working of existing quarry to allow for recovery of stone for permitted building works and to reprofile soil and overburden mounds, with restoration to agriculture
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Oxfordshire | Date: 2011-01-12
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A brief summary of Salford in Oxfordshire
Salford is a village and civil parish located approximately 1.5 miles west of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Salford was recorded at 356 residents, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 331 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Salford show an average sale price of £251,581, 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 Salford a particularly low-crime area.
Salford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Salford includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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, Salford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wospweb.com/site/Salford-Parish-Council/index.htm. 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 Salford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Salford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 130 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Salford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 130 days, decisions near Salford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Salford were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.