Wendlebury, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wendlebury, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wendlebury are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wendlebury
Wendlebury is a village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles southwest of Bicester, Oxfordshire. Strategically positioned near Junction 9 of the M40, where the A34 and A41 roads converge, it serves as a key access point for transport and development in the area. This connectivity makes Wendlebury a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and local development projects.
Population: 400 (2021) · Area: 4.7 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.wendlebury.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £391,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wendlebury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wendlebury.
- 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 Wendlebury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Wendlebury.
- - Park Farm House St Giles Close Wendlebury Bicester OX25 2PW
Proposed demolition of collapsed stone wall and re-building and extension to existing garage (re-submission of lapsed 14/00617/F)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage St Giles Close Wendlebury OX25 2PZ
Removal of glazed roof and side windows, build up flank wall in stone and form new tiled roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 15 Rectory Close Wendlebury Oxfordshire OX25 2PG
Single storey rear extension. Conversion of garage and porch extension with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Elm Tree Farm Main Street Wendlebury OX25 2QA
Discharge of condition 3 (waste disposal) of 23/02775/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-29
View full details - - Park Farm Cottage St Giles Close Wendlebury Bicester OX25 2PZ
To replace 2 No bedroom windows on gable end at front of house; to replace the French doors at the back of the house, facing the garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - College Farm Main Street Wendlebury Bicester OX25 2PR
Extension of an existing agricultural building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Wendlebury in Oxfordshire
Wendlebury is a village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles southwest of Bicester, Oxfordshire. Strategically positioned near Junction 9 of the M40, where the A34 and A41 roads converge, it serves as a key access point for transport and development in the area. This connectivity makes Wendlebury a noteworthy consideration for planning applications and local development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 400 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Wendlebury covers an area of approximately 4.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Wendlebury show an average sale price of £391,250, 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 Wendlebury a particularly low-crime area.
Wendlebury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chesterton. 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 Wendlebury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wendlebury Meads and Mansmoor Closes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wendlebury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wendlebury.org.uk/. 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 Wendlebury
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wendlebury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wendlebury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wendlebury were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Chesterton planning applications
- Chesterton planning applications
- Merton planning applications
- Weston-on-the-Green planning applications
- Fencott planning applications
- King's End planning applications
- Bicester planning applications
- Ambrosden 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.