How long do planning decisions take near Whistlow?

The average planning decision time near Whistlow is 31 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 Whistlow?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Whistlow?

The most common type of planning application near Whistlow is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whistlow?

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Whistlow, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whistlow, Oxfordshire.

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Area Information

Admin district: Cherwell
Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
LSOA: Cherwell 011H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whistlow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
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Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
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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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Whistlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Whistlow.

- Home Farmhouse Steeple Barton Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 4QN
Discharge of condition 4 (external windows and doors) of planning permission 25/00109/HHD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-19
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- Home Farmhouse Steeple Barton Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 4QN
Discharge of condition 3 (external windows and doors) of planning permission 25/00110/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-19
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A brief summary of Whistlow in Oxfordshire

Whistlow is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Whistlow includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Middle Barton Fen SSSI, Horsehay Quarries SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Whistlow

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Whistlow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

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

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Whistlow were discharge of conditions (2).

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