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Planning in Spelsbury

Only 7 decisions near Spelsbury in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Spelsbury in the last 24 months, from West Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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About Spelsbury

Spelsbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 1.5 miles north of Charlbury and 4 miles southeast of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. Nestled on a narrow hill between Coldron and Taston brooks, it offers scenic views of the River Evenlode and the historic Wychwood Forest. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Dean and Taston, as well as Ditchley Park, and had a population of 305 according to the 2011 census, making it a quaint yet vibrant community for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 299 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Spelsbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Spelsbury a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Spelsbury has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spelsbury 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://spelsbury.org.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Spelsbury, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Spelsbury.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Spelsbury?
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Spelsbury.
What types of planning applications are most common near Spelsbury?
The most common type of planning application near Spelsbury is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Spelsbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Spelsbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.