Shipton under Wychwood, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shipton under Wychwood, Oxfordshire.
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Planning applications in Shipton under Wychwood are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shipton under Wychwood
Shipton-under-Wychwood is a charming village and civil parish located in the Evenlode valley, approximately 4 miles north of Burford in West Oxfordshire. Named after the ancient Wychwood Forest, it is one of three villages in the area, alongside Milton-under-Wychwood and Ascott-under-Wychwood. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Shipton-under-Wychwood was recorded at 1,244, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,244
District: Shipton-under-Wychwood
Website: http://www.shiptonunderwychwood.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shipton under Wychwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shipton under Wychwood.
- 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 Shipton under Wychwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Shipton under Wychwood.
- - 16 Court Close Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DY
T1 Cotoneaster- Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 18 Court Close Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DY
T2 Plum- Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 1 Fairview Cottages High Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BA
Internal and external alterations to convert the cottage to holiday let, to include changes to floor layouts and existing windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/01402/LBC · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 1 Fairview Cottages High Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BA
Internal and external alterations to convert the cottage to holiday let, to include changes to floor layouts and existing windows
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/01509/CND · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Cedar Lodge Church Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BP
Discharge of condition 8 (full surface water drainage strategy) of planning permission 24/03255/FUL).
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Cedar Lodge Church Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BP
Discharge of condition 8 (full surface water drainage strategy) of planning permission 24/03255/FUL).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Cedar House Church Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BP
Discharge of condition 4 (full surface water drainage strategy) of planning permission 24/02952/FUL).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01510/CND · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Cedar House Church Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BP
Discharge of condition 4 (full surface water drainage strategy) of planning permission 24/02952/FUL).
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Licence Cottage Church Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BP
Erection of a detached single storey garden room in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - The Limes 5 Courtlands Road Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DF
T1 - Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01338/TCA - The Limes 5 Courtlands Road Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DF
T1 - Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/01338/TCA · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - The Limes 5 Courtlands Road Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DF
T1 - Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 9 High Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DG
Renovation and restoration works to include reinstatement of front entrance porch and door and central first floor sash window together with other replacement and new windows. Demolition of existing l
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 9 High Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DG
Internal and external alterations to renovate and restore property to include reinstatement of front entrance porch and door and central first floor sash window together with other replacement and new
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/01211/CND - Cedar Lodge Church Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BP
Discharge of condition 10 (Bat monitoring strategy) of permission 24/03255/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/01210/CND - Cedar House Church Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BP
Discharge of condition 5 of permission 24/02952/FUL (Written Scheme of Investigation)
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - The Dower House Plum Lane Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DZ
T1 - Field Maple - Fell due to close proximity to wall, BT lines and roadside. Tree is also suppressing trees nearby. T2 - Hornbeam - Reduce by up to 1.5 metres all round to balance shape.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Shipton Lodge High Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DG
External alterations to include replacement of main house roof, renewing of leadwork, replacement of rainwater goods, addition of rooflight, and installation of solar PV slate panels on the south elev
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Shipton Lodge High Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DG
External alterations to include replacement of main house roof, renewing of leadwork, replacement of rainwater goods, addition of rooflight, and installation of solar PV slate panels on the south elev
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 4 Tothill Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BX
G1 four leylandii trees - reduction of approximately 10ft. T1 Fir tree - reduction of approximately 10ft.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Shipton under Wychwood in Oxfordshire
Shipton-under-Wychwood is a charming village and civil parish located in the Evenlode valley, approximately 4 miles north of Burford in West Oxfordshire. Named after the ancient Wychwood Forest, it is one of three villages in the area, alongside Milton-under-Wychwood and Ascott-under-Wychwood. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Shipton-under-Wychwood was recorded at 1,244, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,244. It sits within the Shipton-under-Wychwood district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shipton under Wychwood a particularly low-crime area.
Shipton under Wychwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shipton under Wychwood. 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 Shipton under Wychwood includes 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, Shipton under Wychwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.shiptonunderwychwood.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 Shipton under Wychwood
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Shipton under Wychwood. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Shipton under Wychwood.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Shipton under Wychwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shipton under Wychwood were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
Nearby Towns
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