Swerford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swerford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swerford are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swerford
Swerford is a quaint village and civil parish located on the River Swere in the picturesque Cotswold Hills of Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles northeast of Chipping Norton. The village comprises two main neighbourhoods, Church End and East End, separated by a sparsely populated area known as Between Towns. As of the 2011 census, Swerford had a population of 132, making it a small but charming community for potential planning applications.
Population: 136 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.wospweb.com/site/Swerford/
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swerford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swerford.
- 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 Swerford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Swerford.
- - Bylands East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG
Internal and external alterations to include construction of single storey rear extension, changes to internal layout and roof materials together with associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Bylands East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG
Construction of single storey rear extension and change of roof materials together with associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/01253/LBC - Bylands East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG
Internal and external alterations to include construction of single storey rear extension, changes to internal layout and roof materials together with associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01252/HHD - Bylands East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG
Construction of single storey rear extension and change of roof materials together with associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Discharge of conditions 4 (external windows and doors), 7 (soft landscaping scheme), 8 (Worst-case Scenario Mitigation Strategy for bats), and 9 (biodiversity enhancement scheme) of planning permissio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Old Rectory Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Common beech - Reduce crown canopy by 15%, equivalent to a lateral branch tip reduction of 2-3m (max); equivalent to top canopy branch tip reduction of 1-1.5m (max)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Bylands East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG
Removal of existing car port and shed. Construction of detached garden building with pergola and associated car parking and landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Old Rectory Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
T1- Comon beech: prune back selected branches on the western side of the canopy to reduce the overhang to the neighbouring property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Lands Farm Yard East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG
Erection of single storey extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - The Well House Wigginton Road Swerford Oxfordshire OX7 4BW
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 23/02148/F - Variation of schedule of approved drawings to allow construction of house of alternative design
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - The Well House Wigginton Road Swerford Chipping Norton OX7 4BW
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and garage and erection of replacement dwellinghouse with garage, amenity space, landscaping, and associated works - amendment to approved scheme 22/03832/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Conversion of builders yard storage building to dwelling house and associated alterations and operations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Variation of condition 2 of permission 22/00666/S73 to allow changes to first floor layout and the addition of a window to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - The Old Cottage East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 22/02337/HHD to allow design changes
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Internal and external alterations to convert garage to create additional living space with wine cellar below and first floor extension above. Erection of single and two storey rear extension and const
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Swerford in Oxfordshire
Swerford is a quaint village and civil parish located on the River Swere in the picturesque Cotswold Hills of Oxfordshire, approximately 4 miles northeast of Chipping Norton. The village comprises two main neighbourhoods, Church End and East End, separated by a sparsely populated area known as Between Towns. As of the 2011 census, Swerford had a population of 132, making it a small but charming community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 136 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swerford a particularly low-crime area.
Swerford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swerford. 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 Swerford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Swerford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wospweb.com/site/Swerford/. 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 Swerford
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Swerford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swerford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swerford were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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