Sunnymead, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sunnymead, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sunnymead are administered by Vale Of White Horse District Council. View the full Vale Of White Horse District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £532,965 (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 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
38 planning applications found near Sunnymead.
- 26/01570/ADV - 254 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NW
Display of 1no. internally illuminated sign.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 254 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NW
Display of 1no. internally illuminated sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 312 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7ED
Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Insertion of 2no. rooflights to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/01506/FUL - 312 Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7ED
Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Insertion of 2no. rooflights to rear.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 4 Upland Park Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7RU
Demolition of 1no. bay window to ground floor rear elevation. Replacement of glazed roof with tiled roof to 1no. ground floor rear elevation bay window. Erection of single storey rear extension. Erect
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01501/FUL - 4 Upland Park Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7RU
Demolition of 1no. bay window to ground floor rear elevation. Replacement of glazed roof with tiled roof to 1no. ground floor rear elevation bay window. Erection of single storey rear extension. Erect
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/01342/FUL - 310 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NR
Change of use of the ground floor from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to NHS Dental Practice (Sui Generis). Reconfiguration of upper two floors to create 3 x 1 bed flats (Use Class C3). Erection of a pa
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/01264/FUL - 15 Salisbury Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7TJ
Erection of a part single, part two storey side extension. Formation of boundary fence. Provision of car parking space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/01256/FUL - Land Adjacent To 1A Blenheim Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NY
Removal of 2no. sheds. Erection of a 1 x 2 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Provision of bin and bike stores. Associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 29A Rogers Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7JS
Variation (or removal) of condition 02 (Develop in accordance with approved plns) of planning permission 25/03413/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plans) of planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01220/VAR - 29A Rogers Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7JS
Variation (or removal) of condition 02 (Develop in accordance with approved plns) of planning permission 25/03413/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plans) of planning
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 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 - - 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 - 26/00983/FUL - 23A Islip Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7SN
Demolition of existing porch, Formation of 1no. front dormer in association with a loft conversion. Insertion of 2no. rooflights to front roofslope and 2no. rooflights the rear roofslope. Insertion of
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 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 - - 2 Blenheim Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8DG
Works to various trees as identified by Mr Sam Greenwood in the Oxford City Council - Blenheim Drive (No.1) TPO, 2004. 4 x Stemmed Holm Oaks: Reduce the two stems overhanging No 6 back by 2-3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-13
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
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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 £532,965, 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.
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Planning Activity in Sunnymead
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Sunnymead. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sunnymead.
The average decision time of 44 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 (17), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (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, 2 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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