Upper Arncott, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Arncott, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Arncott are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Arncott
Upper Arncott is a village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Bicester in Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 1,738, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £426,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Arncott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Arncott.
- 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 Upper Arncott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Arncott.
- - Street Record Murcott Road Upper Arncott
Installation of 1 x 10M light wooden poles
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Street Record Woodpiece Road Upper Arncott
Installation of 4 x 10M medium wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 30 Green Lane Upper Arncott Bicester OX25 1PA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Building G5 MoD Bicester Palmer Avenue Lower Arncott OX25 1QS
Prior approval for demolition - The proposed demolition is required as the building is old, not in use and in a poor state of repair
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Upper Arncott in Oxfordshire
Upper Arncott is a village and civil parish located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Bicester in Oxfordshire. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 1,738, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Upper Arncott show an average sale price of £426,421, 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 Upper Arncott a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upper Arncott includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arncott Bridge Meadows SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Upper Arncott 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 Upper Arncott
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Upper Arncott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Arncott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Arncott were telecoms (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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