Temple Cowley, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Temple Cowley, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Temple Cowley are administered by Oxford City Council. View the full Oxford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Temple Cowley
Temple Cowley is a vibrant residential and industrial area located within Oxford, Oxfordshire. Bordered by Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys to the south and Headington to the north, it also shares scenic views with the nearby villages of Horspath and Garsington to the east. Renowned for its automotive heritage, Temple Cowley was historically the site of the Morris car manufacturer, which has since transitioned into the Mini brand. This dynamic locale presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development and industrial expansion.
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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: Oxford
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford East
- LSOA: Oxford 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Temple Cowley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Temple Cowley.
- 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 Temple Cowley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
317 planning applications found near Temple Cowley.
- 26/01562/FUL - 14 Marshall Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2NR
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Insertion of 2no. windows to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 14 Marshall Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2NR
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Insertion of 2no. windows to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/01485/CEU - Flat 1 34 Garsington Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2LG
Application to certify that the existing House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Land Forming The Site Of Arc Oxford Garsington Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2DQ
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 11 (Arch - Implementation of programme), 12 (Drainage Strategy) 15 (Contaminated Land) of planning permission 12/01424/EXT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 76 Temple Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2EZ
Works to various trees as specified by Complete Tree Services UK LTD in the Temple Cowley Conservation area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01341/FUL - 79 Owens Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2GG
Formation of a rear dormer and 3no. rooflights to front roofslope in association with a loft conversion.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 20 Sunnyside Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2NW
Application to certify that the proposed removal of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey mono pitched rear extension is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 150 Hollow Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2NL
Application to certify that the proposed formation of a rear dormer and insertion of 2no. roof lights to front roof slope in association with a loft conversion is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01202/FUL - 27 Fern Hill Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2JN
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Salesian House Crescent Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2PA
Installation of fibre optic infrastructure to provide high-speed broadband services. The proposed works may include Installation of Surface-mounted external cabling on building elevations, small junct
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 17 Havelock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3EP
Application to certify that the proposed demolition of existsing outbuilding and erection of a single storey outbuilding to rear is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 1 Napier Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3HZ
Application to certify that the proposed alterations to hip to gable, formation of 1no. rear dormer in association with a loft conversion and insertion of 3no. rooflights to front elevation is lawful
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 62 Edmund Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3EH
Application to certify that the proposed dismantle of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension on rear elevation is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land Forming The Site Of Bennett Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire
Works to various trees as specified by Ringrose Tree Services as identified in the Oxford City Council Oxford Road, (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1997. T527 Common lime Remove epicormic growth around
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 39 Don Bosco Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2LD
Fell 1no. Field Maple tree as specified by New Leaf Tree Surgery in the Temple Cowley Conservation Area. T1. Mature Field Maple - Fell to ground level. T2. Whitebeam to reduced by 3-4 meters (as amend
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Crescent Hall Crescent Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2NS
Works to 1no. Lime tree as specified by Boward Tree Surgery (Oxford) Ltd as identified in the Oxford City Council Crescent Road (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1998.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land Forming The Site Of Bennett Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire
Works to various trees as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Temple Cowley Conservation area. T501 Wild cherry Crown lift to 2.5m over parking spot for number 11. T502 Wild cherry Crown lift t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 5 St Luke's Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3JD
Erection of a single storey rear extension. Conversion of garage into a habitable space including replacement of garage door with 1no. window to front elevation and formation of pitched roof above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 150 Hollow Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2NL
Application to certify that the proposed formation of a rear dormer and insertion of 2no. roof lights to the front roof slope in association with a loft conversion is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Flat 2 103 Oxford Road Cowley Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2ER
Application to certify that the proposed part use of the existing bedrooms as treatment rooms for a small, appointment-only Thai massage service, with only a maxium of two staff members and clients on
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-01-20
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A brief summary of Temple Cowley in Oxfordshire
Temple Cowley is a vibrant residential and industrial area located within Oxford, Oxfordshire. Bordered by Rose Hill and Blackbird Leys to the south and Headington to the north, it also shares scenic views with the nearby villages of Horspath and Garsington to the east. Renowned for its automotive heritage, Temple Cowley was historically the site of the Morris car manufacturer, which has since transitioned into the Mini brand. This dynamic locale presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential development and industrial expansion.
Property prices in Temple Cowley 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 Temple Cowley a particularly low-crime area.
Temple Cowley has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Headington Hill, Bartlemas, Littlemore, Oxford Stadium, Temple Cowley, Beauchamp Lane. 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 Temple Cowley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lye Valley SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Temple Cowley
In the last 24 months, 205 planning applications were submitted near Temple Cowley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Temple Cowley.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Temple Cowley were full planning applications (44), outline applications (41), discharge of conditions (39). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 27 medium-scale applications, 160 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.
45 planning appeals were lodged, of which 9 were allowed and 35 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 95 applications
- Refused: 18 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 87 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Cowley planning applications
- Blackbird Leys planning applications
- Rose Hill planning applications
- Iffley planning applications
- Headington Hill planning applications
- Littlemore planning applications
- New Headington planning applications
- Kennington planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.