Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Heyford are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Heyford
Upper Heyford is a village and civil parish located approximately 6 miles northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 1,295 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The area offers potential for various planning applications due to its proximity to larger towns and its established community.
Population: 355 (2021) · Area: 659.0 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://upperheyford.com/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Heyford.
- 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 Heyford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Heyford.
- - Wykeham House High Street Upper Heyford Bicester OX25 5LE
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for re-roofing on a like-for-like basis using Cardinal slate, with temporary removal and re-installation of existing solar PV panels in identical posi
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Bunny End 22 High Street Upper Heyford OX25 5LE
Ash, Crown reduce by removing 2m in height and 4m in total crown spread, removing up to 4m from extended branches where suitable pruning points are not present and to reshape the crown, the asymmetry
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Bunny Row Cottage 21 High Street Upper Heyford OX25 5LE
Raise chimney height from 1.2m to 1.8m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Land At Camp Road Upper Heyford
Discharge of Condition 6 (noise and odour report) of 23/02827/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Upper Heyford in Oxfordshire
Upper Heyford is a village and civil parish located approximately 6 miles northwest of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 1,295 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The area offers potential for various planning applications due to its proximity to larger towns and its established community. The settlement has a population of approximately 355 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Upper Heyford covers an area of approximately 659.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Heyford a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Heyford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rousham, RAF Upper Heyford, Oxford Canal. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Heyford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://upperheyford.com/. 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 Heyford
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Upper Heyford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Upper Heyford.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Upper Heyford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Heyford were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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