Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Swalcliffe
Swalcliffe is a charming village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles west of Banbury in Oxfordshire, stretching about 2.5 miles north-south and 1 mile east-west. With a population of 210 recorded in the 2011 Census, Swalcliffe derives its name from Old English, meaning "a slope frequented by swallows." Historically, the parish encompassed a larger area, including the townships of East Shutford, Epwell, Sibford Ferris, Sibford Gower, and West Shutford, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both current and historical developments.
Population: 239 (2021) · Area: 6.8 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.swalcliffevillage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swalcliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swalcliffe.
- 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 Swalcliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Swalcliffe.
- - 1 Old Forge Yard Swalcliffe OX15 5EH
T1 Leylandii - fell, replant with Apple
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Langsat House Main Road Swalcliffe OX15 5EH
T1 Cherry - Crown reduce by 2 metres, crown thin and remove poor pruning cut by 10%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Swalcliffe Park School Main Road Swalcliffe OX15 5EP
G1- Mixed Woodland boundary - crown raise all to 5.5m over neighbouring paddock, and remove major deadwood T1 x Horse chestnut. Fell major stem decay and die back. T2 x Horse Chestnut- monolith at fir
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 2 Brick Row Swalcliffe Oxfordshire OX15 5ER
Discharge of Condition 3 (doors and windows) of 25/02887/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Hill Farm Bakers Lane Swalcliffe Oxfordshire OX15 5EN
Demolition of existing Dutch barn and erection of replacement agricultural building on the same footprint
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 1 The Green Swalcliffe Oxfordshire OX15 5EJ
Re-construction and slight enlargement of existing kitchen extension, re-roofing of outhouse and raising of stone wall and provision of tall chimney pot to meet thatch safety standards
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Swalcliffe Cottage Main Road Swalcliffe OX15 5EH
T1 Walnut - overall crown reduction reducing the height and lateral branching by 2 metres. T2 Beech - crown lift to provide a 3 metre clearance above the roof line of outbuilding only, by removing/red
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 2 Brick Row Swalcliffe Oxfordshire OX15 5ER
Replacement roof and frames to existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Tithings House 6 The Tithings Swalcliffe OX15 5DR
Replacement of blown windows with wooden bi-folds (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of Swalcliffe in Oxfordshire
Swalcliffe is a charming village and civil parish located approximately 5 miles west of Banbury in Oxfordshire, stretching about 2.5 miles north-south and 1 mile east-west. With a population of 210 recorded in the 2011 Census, Swalcliffe derives its name from Old English, meaning "a slope frequented by swallows." Historically, the parish encompassed a larger area, including the townships of East Shutford, Epwell, Sibford Ferris, Sibford Gower, and West Shutford, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both current and historical developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 239 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Swalcliffe covers an area of approximately 6.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Swalcliffe show an average sale price of £362,428, 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 Swalcliffe a particularly low-crime area.
Swalcliffe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swalcliffe. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swalcliffe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.swalcliffevillage.co.uk/. 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 Swalcliffe
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Swalcliffe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swalcliffe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swalcliffe were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wigginton Heath planning applications
- Tadmarton planning applications
- Sibford Gower planning applications
- Burdrop planning applications
- Sibford Ferris planning applications
- Shutford planning applications
- Wigginton planning applications
- Epwell planning applications
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