Witney, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Witney, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
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: £398,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 008I
Crime Statistics
116 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 50
- shoplifting: 17
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- other-theft: 11
- public-order: 10
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- other-crime: 4
- burglary: 3
- drugs: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
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
36 planning applications found near Witney.
- - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08
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 - - 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 - - Witney Service Station Welch Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6JL
Erection of D6 digital internally illuminated advertisement display.
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 - - 16 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AW
Internal and external alterations to include the addition of a dormer to the north roof pitch of the second floor rear bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 16 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AW
Erection of rear dormer window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Flat 1 Weavers Barn 21 Waine Rush View Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4WU
Internal and external alterations to replace existing windows in rear and front elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 13 Market Square Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AB
External window and roof repairs, with rear elevation facade remedial works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - McDonalds Ducklington Lane Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4JF
Non compliance of condition 1 of permission 12/0119/P/S73 to enable the restaurant to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Street Record St Marys Mead Witney Oxfordshire
Please refer to attached third party duty of care survey for tree numbers and specifications. (Duty of Care Tree Survey Page 2 + Duty of Care Tree Survey Page 3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 3 Applegarth Court Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6PE
Conversion of part of car port to create store and installation of cladding to side elevation. (Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 9 Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AZ
Discharge of conditions 4 (bird/bat features), 5 (landscape scheme), 6 (lighting design strategy for biodiversity), 7 (detailed specification), 9 (water consumption, 10 (cycle/bin storage), for planni
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 7 Highworth Place Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4AB
Certificate of Lawfulness (erection of two storey rear extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Charter Place Church Green Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4BR
G5. Fastigiated Hornbeam - Car park Group x 4 trees - Raise crown heights to approximately 3.5 metres high. Trim crown symmetries by up to 1 metre to contain and shape. T8. Multi-stemmed Sycamore - Re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 46A Market Square Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6AL
Internal and external alterations to convert the existing office building to a dwelling with works to include erection of a two storey extension with single storey glazed link
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Windrush Leisure Centre Witan Way Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4YA
Installation of solar panel PV system to flat roof areas of leisure centre
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
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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 £398,839, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Witney area recorded 116 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Witney. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 51 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 (30), tree works (10), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.