Upper Wolvercote, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Wolvercote, Oxfordshire.
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Planning applications in Upper Wolvercote are administered by Oxford City Council. View the full Oxford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Wolvercote
Upper Wolvercote is a village located within the Oxford district of Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Oxford city centre. Nestled on the northern edge of Wolvercote Common, it lies close to Port Meadow and the River Thames, making it a picturesque area that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.
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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 West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Oxford 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Wolvercote.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Wolvercote.
- 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 Wolvercote based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Upper Wolvercote.
- 26/01608/FUL - 64 Blenheim Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8DQ
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. Erection of a first floor extension. Conversion of garage into a habitable space and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-07-07 - - St Peters Church Rooms Parish Church Of St Peter First Turn Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AQ
Fell 1no Western Red Cedar tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Wolvercote With Godstow Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 364 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AE
Application to certify that the proposed removal of existing dormer, addition of new dormer, internal changes to suit is lawful development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Old Church House Church Lane Wolvercote Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AS
Works to 2no. Yew trees, 1no. Apple tree and 1no. Holm Oak tree as specified by Andrew Clayton in the Wolvercote With Godstow Conservation Area. Yew Tree 1: cut 1.5 metre of the height and 2m of the d
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 23 Elmthorpe Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8PA
Details submitted in compliance with condition 4 (Flood resilience and resistance), 5 (Sustainable drainage) of planning permission 25/01198/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oxford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Birchdale Church Lane Wolvercote Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AS
Works to 1no Silver Birch as specified by Mr Sam Greenwood in the Wolvercote With Godstow Conservation area. Silver Birch: Rear Garden: Reduce the height down by 4 metres and the sides back by 3 metre
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 17 Wolvercote Green Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8BD
Works to 1no. Bay tree as specified by Total Tree Care in the Wolvercote With Godstow Conservation Area. T1 Bay tree. Reduce crown to gutter height, cut back face to fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 11 Wolvercote Green Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8BD
Works to 1no Willow Tree (T1) as specified by Helen King in the Wolvercote With Godstow Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Oxford | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 15 Rowland Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8PW
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 19/02380/FUL to allow the addition of timber brise-soleil and alterations to balustrade material from glass to timber and steel.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Street Record Godstow Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Installation of 1no. Light Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Oxford | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Upper Wolvercote in Oxfordshire
Upper Wolvercote is a village located within the Oxford district of Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Oxford city centre. Nestled on the northern edge of Wolvercote Common, it lies close to Port Meadow and the River Thames, making it a picturesque area that may be of interest for local planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Upper Wolvercote 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 Upper Wolvercote a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Wolvercote has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wolvercote with Godstow, Binsey, Oxford Canal, North Oxford Victorian Suburb. 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 Upper Wolvercote includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds SSSI, Pixey and Yarnton Meads SSSI, Port Meadow with Wolvercote Common & Green SSSI and 1 more; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Oxford Meadows. 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 Wolvercote 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 Wolvercote
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Upper Wolvercote. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Wolvercote.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Upper Wolvercote slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Wolvercote were tree works (12), discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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