Sunnymead, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sunnymead, Oxfordshire.
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About Sunnymead
Sunnymead is a northern suburb of Oxford, located just south of the Oxford Ring Road (A40). It is bordered by Cutteslowe to the north, Summertown to the south, and Upper Wolvercote to the west, while the River Cherwell lies to the east, flowing towards central Oxford. This strategic location makes Sunnymead an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £507,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sunnymead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sunnymead.
- 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 Sunnymead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Sunnymead.
- - 5 Field House Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NT
Works to 1no Walnut tree as identified by Mr Shapour Sabbaghi-Sarabi in the Oxford City Council - Field House Drive (No.4) TPO, 2005
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - D'Overbroek's 333 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7PL
Works to various trees as identified by Christopher Rea in the Oxford City Council - Banbury Road (No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 2005
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - The Lodge 304 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NR
Works to various trees as identified by Centaur Tree Services Ltd in the Oxford City Council Woodstock Road/Richards Lane/Middle Way (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1994
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 6 Blenheim Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8DG
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 4 (Tree Protection Plan), 5 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 6(Landscape Surface Design), 7 (Underground Surfaces - Tree Roots), 8 (SuDS), 12(Cycle St
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 2 Jackson Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7TR
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.60m,
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 24 Blenheim Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8DG
Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns) of planning permission 25/02078/FUL (Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension and two storey side extension. Conversi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 19 Buckler Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7TE
Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.35m & 3.32m, for which the maximum height would be
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 14 Upland Park Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7RU
Erection of an outbuilding at the rear of garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 23 Capel Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7LA
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 25/02065/VAR to allow amendments to the list of approved plans.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - D'Overbroek's 333 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7PL
Works to various trees as identified by Mr Chris Rea in the Oxford City Council - Banbury Road (No.2) Tree Preservation Order, 2005.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 16 Upland Park Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7RU
Relocation of appoximate 2m of existing 9m pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 274 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7DY
Application for prior approval for the change of use of the first, second, third and fourth floors from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to create 4 x 1-bed, 6 x 2 -bed and 2 x 3-bed dwe
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 28 Bishop Kirk Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7HJ
Variation of condition 2 (Deemed in accordance with approved plns) of planning permission 22/02344/FUL (Erection of single storey side and rear extension. Conversion of garage to habitable space. Repl
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 28 Bishop Kirk Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7HJ
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/02344/FUL to allow alterations to the size of the proposed flue to increase by 900mm and alterations to 1no window to the first floor rear elevation (R
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - 20 Summerhill Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7JY
Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns) of planning permission 23/01266/FUL (Demolition of existing side garage. Erection of a two storey side extension and a part single p
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 39 Hamilton Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7PY
Application to certify that the proposed alterations to roof to form hip to gable, formation of 1no dormer to rear roofslope and insertion of 3no rooflight to front roofslope in association with loft
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 26 Lonsdale Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7EW
Erection of a single storey rear extension (amended plans).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 34 Davenant Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8BY
Details submitted in compliance with condition 10 (Drainage) and 13 (CTMP) of planning permission 23/00897/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - Mayfield House 256 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7DE
Work's to 1no European Lime tree as specidied by Scofell Landscapes as identified in the Oxford City Council - Banbury Road (No. 3) - Tree Preservation Order, 2004.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - 30 Davenant Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8BY
Variation of condition 18 (Parking Permits) of planning permission 23/02370/FUL (Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and garage. Erection of 2 x 4 bed dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). Provision of car
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2023-12-28
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A brief summary of Sunnymead in Oxfordshire
Sunnymead is a northern suburb of Oxford, located just south of the Oxford Ring Road (A40). It is bordered by Cutteslowe to the north, Summertown to the south, and Upper Wolvercote to the west, while the River Cherwell lies to the east, flowing towards central Oxford. This strategic location makes Sunnymead an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Sunnymead show an average sale price of £507,860, 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 Sunnymead a particularly low-crime area.
Sunnymead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wolvercote with Godstow, North Oxford Victorian Suburb. 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 Sunnymead includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds SSSI, Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common & Green SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Oxford Meadows. 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, Sunnymead 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.
Planning Activity in Sunnymead
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Sunnymead. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sunnymead.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sunnymead were tree works (13), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 42 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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