Sandford St Martin, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandford St Martin, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sandford St Martin are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sandford St Martin
Sandford St Martin is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Oxfordshire, approximately 7 miles east of Chipping Norton and 12 miles south of Banbury. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 209 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 209 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://sandfordstmartin.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandford St Martin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandford St Martin.
- 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 Sandford St Martin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Sandford St Martin.
- - The Old Doctors House Manor Road Sandford St Martin Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7AG
T1 - Cedar - Reduce over extended laters driveway and road side by 1.5 metres. T2 - Ginko - Reduce leader by 1 metre to the same height as secondary leeder to reduce force on union. T5 - Silver weepin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Great Barn Manor Road Sandford St Martin Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7AG
Extensions and alterations to existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Southfield House Manor Road Sandford St Martin Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7AG
Erection of a single storey rear extensions, remedial roof works and rear glazing changes. (Amended drawings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Southfield House Manor Road Sandford St Martin Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 7AG
Erection of a single storey rear extensions, remedial roof works and rear glazing changes. (Amended drawings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-07
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A brief summary of Sandford St Martin in Oxfordshire
Sandford St Martin is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Oxfordshire, approximately 7 miles east of Chipping Norton and 12 miles south of Banbury. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 209 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 209 (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 Sandford St Martin a particularly low-crime area.
Sandford St Martin has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ledwell, The Bartons, Sandford St Martin. 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 Sandford St Martin includes 4 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, Sandford St Martin planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://sandfordstmartin.org.uk/. 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 Sandford St Martin
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Sandford St Martin. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sandford St Martin may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sandford St Martin were full planning applications (12), tree works (8), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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