How long do planning decisions take near Westwell?

The average planning decision time near Westwell is 78 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Westwell?

The planning approval rate near Westwell is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westwell?

The most common type of planning application near Westwell is amendment applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westwell?

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Westwell, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westwell, Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westwell are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Westwell

Westwell is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles southwest of Burford, a market town in Oxfordshire. As the westernmost village in the county, it lies near the border with Gloucestershire, making it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for developments that may impact this picturesque locale.

Population: 61 (2021)

District: West Oxfordshire

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Area Information

Admin district: West Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Witney
LSOA: West Oxfordshire 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westwell.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westwell.

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 Westwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Westwell.

- 5 Mitford Cottages Westwell Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4JU
Application under Section 171B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use: Domestic Garden Land
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Westwell in Oxfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westwell a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Westwell Gorse SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. 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 Westwell

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Westwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Westwell were amendments (1).

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