Search Steeple Aston planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Steeple Aston · updated daily · Cherwell District Council
- Cedar Court Water Lane Steeple Aston OX25 4SBAwaiting decisionT1 Beech - fell but leave trunk at the same height as beech hedge.Works To Trees In Conservation AreaReceived 3 Nov 202626/02903/TCA
- Westfield Fenway Steeple Aston OX25 4SSAwaiting decisionG001 - Mixed species - Maintenance: crown lift to highways regulations 5.2m over the highway and 3.2m over the path T001 - London plane - Crown clean to remove all hanging branches. Crown lift in line with G001 T003 - Oriental plane - Maintenance: Clear the house by 3m to allow for 5 years growth. Crown clean all deadwood in excess of 25mm diameter. Crown lift to give 2.5-3m access clearance around the property T004 - Cherry - Reduce all over by 2m to re-balance the crownWorks To Trees In Conservation AreaReceived 22 Oct 202626/02796/TCA
- 3 Westfield Farm Mews Fenway Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SSAwaiting decisionRoof extension, alterations to fenestration, installation of rooflights and sun tunnels, and creation of a recessed first-floor veranda with glazed balustradeFull DevelopmentReceived 20 Oct 202626/02711/F
- Cowslip Cottage Cow Lane Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SGAwaiting decisionVariation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of 25/0173/F - To vary the design for a reduced two storey rear extensionFull DevelopmentReceived 13 Oct 202626/02664/F
- Cedars Barn North Side Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SEAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 6 (stone sample panel) of 25/03303/LBDischarge Of ConditionsReceived 11 Oct 202626/02614/DISC
Planning in Steeple Aston
- Approved
- 79%
- 38 of 47 decided
- Decision time
- about 13 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Steeple Aston in the last 24 months, from Cherwell District Council's planning register.
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OX25 173 applications in the last 12 months
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About Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Cherwell District of Oxfordshire, approximately 12 miles north of Oxford and 7 miles west of Bicester. With a population of 947 as recorded in the 2011 Census, the village sits at an elevation of 108 metres above sea level. The River Cherwell and the Oxford Canal are situated just 1 mile to the east, with the river marking the eastern boundary of the parish, while the southern boundary aligns with the district's border with West Oxfordshire. This charming location presents various planning opportunities amidst its picturesque landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 972 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Steeple Aston covers an area of approximately 4.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Steeple Aston 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 Steeple Aston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Steeple Aston has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Steeple Aston 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 http://www.steepleaston.org.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Steeple Aston, 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, 67 planning applications were submitted near Steeple Aston. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (22), tree works (9), listed building and heritage (6).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).