Witney, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Witney, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Witney are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Witney
Witney is a vibrant market town located on the banks of the River Windrush in West Oxfordshire, England, approximately 12 miles west of Oxford. Known for its rich history and local amenities, Witney presents a variety of planning opportunities amidst its picturesque setting.
Population: 29,629 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £408,117 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Witney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Witney.
- 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 Witney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
604 planning applications found near Witney.
- 26/01565/ADV · Validated: Mon 29 Jun 2026 - 52 High Street Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6HQ
Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign together with window graphics, applied internally and externally to existing glazing and non-illuminated signage and two internal poster frames to fr
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 52 High Street Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6HQ
Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign together with window graphics, applied internally and externally to existing glazing and non-illuminated signage and two internal poster frames to fr
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/01440/LBC · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 15 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AZ
Internal and external works to install solar panels on first floor roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 15 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AZ
Installation of solar panels on first floor roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/01437/HHD · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 15 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AZ
Installation of solar panels on first floor roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 15 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AZ
Internal and external works to install solar panels on first floor roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/01479/TCA · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - Swinbrook Court 70 Langdale Gate Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6FN
T1-T3 Amalanchier Formative Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the trees by up to 1 metre. Remove any deadwood, crossing branches etc. All final cuts to be made at suitable points of
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 11 Market Square Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AB
Erection of non illuminated fascia signage and one hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Swinbrook Court 70 Langdale Gate Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6FN
T1-T3 Amalanchier Formative Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the trees by up to 1 metre. Remove any deadwood, crossing branches etc. All final cuts to be made at suitable points of
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 4 Saxon Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4ER
Erection of a single storey rear extension, addition of an open front porch, conversion of detached rear garage to gym, addition of cladding to outbuilding, and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 26/01138/TCA - 59 Corn Street Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6BT
T1 Purple leaf plum - Reduce overhanging branches by up to 1.5 metres (to approximately 0.25 metres from boundary wall). Reduce remaining crown by up to 1.75 metres (approximately previous points) to
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 11 Market Square Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AB
Installation of new shopfront and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 11 Market Square Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AB
Removal of existing shopfront and existing internal wall. Installation of new shopfront and non-illuminated signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 36 Orchard Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4EW
Discharge of condition 5 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 25/02798/HHD.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Witney Service Station Welch Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6JL
Erection of D6 digital internally illuminated advertisement display.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Mulberry House 9 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AZ
Variation of condition 4 (to allow bird and bat boxes to be attached to the fabric of the wall and be surrounded by stone slips, giving them a 60mm ingress into the external face of the wall) and disc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 2 Willowbank Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4DQ
Addition of windows to the side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Surgery 1 Farm Mill Lane Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4BJ
Internal alterations to include removal of a wall between two storage areas and installation of new wall and door to create a WC
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 81 - 83 Corn Street Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AS
Non-material amendment to change the description of works to read 'Conversion of ground floor retail unit to provide additional residential living space at ground floor level in connection with the ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 112 Langdale Gate Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6EY
T1 Conifer - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Witney in Oxfordshire
Witney is a vibrant market town located on the banks of the River Windrush in West Oxfordshire, England, approximately 12 miles west of Oxford. Known for its rich history and local amenities, Witney presents a variety of planning opportunities amidst its picturesque setting. The Town has a population of approximately 29,629 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Witney show an average sale price of £408,117, 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 Witney a particularly low-crime area.
Witney has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Witney and Cogges, Ducklington. 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 Witney includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ducklington Mead SSSI. 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, Witney 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 Witney
In the last 24 months, 200 planning applications were submitted near Witney. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Witney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Witney were full planning applications (73), tree works (37), listed building and heritage (24). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 188 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
36 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 29 were dismissed (19% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 150 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
Nearby Towns
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