Stonesfield, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stonesfield, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Stonesfield
Stonesfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles north of Witney and 10 miles northwest of Oxford, perched on an escarpment. The area is characterized by its Cotswold stone architecture, including the historic 13th-century church of St James the Great and the nearby Methodist chapel, set against a backdrop of gentle hills that descend to the River Glyme. Known for its unique Stonesfield slate, the village also blends traditional charm with modern development, making it an intriguing area for planning applications, as evidenced by ongoing construction projects. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 1,527.
Population: 1,664 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://stonesfield.info
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £398,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stonesfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stonesfield.
- 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 Stonesfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Stonesfield.
- - Woodland View Churchfields Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8PP
T1 Horse chestnut - To reduce to a high pollard frame work and manage as a pollard form on 3-5 year basis. Keeping the tree within a manageable scale in relation to the neighbouring property. T2 Ash -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Hillside Boot Street Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8PX
Refurbishment of existing conservatory replacing existing timber roof with tiles and timber frame, windows and doors with UPVC.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 Wootton End Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EP
Erection of timber framed carport to replace existing carport
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 2 Busby Close Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EU
The construction of a detached garden building to be used as an office and garden/tv room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Austins Farm High Street Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8PU
Internal and external alterations to replace two existing dormer windows on rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 7A Greenfield Road Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EQ
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and a two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Muffities The Ridings Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EA
T1 - Coniferous Specimen - Fell - Poor form, recently cut back from adjacent property - no long term potential - providing little amenity value - replanting with a Rowan and/or crab apple along with P
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 14 Pumbro Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8QF
Loft conversion to create additional bedroom and ensuite shower room with roof lights to front elevation and gable fronted dormer and roof light to rear. Installation of Photovoltaics to front roof. E
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 10 Wootton End Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EP
Construction of carport on the side of the property. (Retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Land West Of Combe Road Stonesfield Oxfordshire
Outline planning application with some matters reserved for erection of 20 dwellings within a nature enhancement scheme.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 16 Pumbro Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8QF
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension together with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Land North Of 1 Davis Close Stonesfield Oxfordshire
Discharge of conditions 10 (biodiversity enhancements) and 11 (landscaping scheme) of Planning Permission 25/02837/S73 (amended description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Land North Of 1 Davis Close Stonesfield Oxfordshire
Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain details required by Planning Permission 25/02837/S73 (amended description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 15 Greenfield Crescent Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EH
Certificate of Lawfulness (conversion of existing loft to create first floor habitable space including insertion of rooflights and dormer windows).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Deeplands The Ridings Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EA
Proposed single-storey side and two-storey rear extension and erection of detached hobbies room. (amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 25 Greenfield Road Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8EQ
Demolition of conservatory and rear extension, erection of single storey rear extension, proposed pitch roof over existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 16 Combe Road Stonesfield Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8QD
Erection of two semi-detached dwellings and associated works (Non Material Amendment to add solar panels, 2 velux rooflights and bird and bat boxes)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Stonesfield in Oxfordshire
Stonesfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles north of Witney and 10 miles northwest of Oxford, perched on an escarpment. The area is characterized by its Cotswold stone architecture, including the historic 13th-century church of St James the Great and the nearby Methodist chapel, set against a backdrop of gentle hills that descend to the River Glyme. Known for its unique Stonesfield slate, the village also blends traditional charm with modern development, making it an intriguing area for planning applications, as evidenced by ongoing construction projects. According to the 2011 Census, the parish has a population of 1,527. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,664 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Stonesfield show an average sale price of £398,839, 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 Stonesfield a particularly low-crime area.
Stonesfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stonesfield. 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 Stonesfield includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Salt Way, Ditchley SSSI, Stonesfield Slate Mines SSSI, Stonesfield Common, Bottoms & Banks SSSI; 8 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, Stonesfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://stonesfield.info. 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 Stonesfield
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Stonesfield. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stonesfield.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stonesfield were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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