Woodstock, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Woodstock are administered by West Oxfordshire District Council. View the full West Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodstock
Woodstock is a charming market town and civil parish located 8 miles northwest of Oxford in West Oxfordshire, England. According to the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 3,521, reflecting growth from 3,100 in 2011. This vibrant community offers a rich historical context, making it an important area for potential planning applications.
Population: 3,521 (2021)
District: West Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.woodstock-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £587,957 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: West Oxfordshire 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodstock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodstock.
- 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 Woodstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Woodstock.
- - 11 Park Street Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SJ
Internal alterations to include changes to the layout, including replacement of modern internal doors (one historic door retained and reused) and replacement of flooring. Infilling of two orangery win
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/01434/LBC · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 11 Park Street Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SJ
Internal alterations to include changes to the layout, including replacement of modern internal doors (one historic door retained and reused) and replacement of flooring. Infilling of two orangery win
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/01435/S73 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 11 Park Street Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SJ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of 25/03131/HHD to allow for the infilling of 2no. windows on the orangery, and alterations to narrow the opening between the kitchen and dining room
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 11 Park Street Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SJ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of 25/03131/HHD to allow for the infilling of 2no. windows on the orangery, and alterations to narrow the opening between the kitchen and dining room
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/01471/CND · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 19 Park Lane Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1UD
Discharge of conditions 4 (materials) & 7 (construction method statement) of planning permission 23/02619/HHD
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 19 Park Lane Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1UD
Discharge of conditions 4 (materials) & 7 (construction method statement) of planning permission 23/02619/HHD
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 2 Chaucers Lane Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SR
Internal and external alterations to repair and replace five existing failed window units, four in the West elevation and one in the East elevation together with the removal of existing ground floor i
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 18 Cockpit Close Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1UH
1. Sycamore/Rose ? Front of property Remove & systemically treat the remaining stumps with eco-plug max Glyphosate herbicide to avoid regrowth 2. Yew tree - Remove & systemically treat the remaining s
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - 26/01310/TCA - 18 Cockpit Close Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1UH
1. Sycamore/Rose ? Front of property Remove & systemically treat the remaining stumps with eco-plug max Glyphosate herbicide to avoid regrowth 2. Yew tree - Remove & systemically treat the remaining s
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - - 1 Chaucers Lane Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SR
T1 Apple Tree - Reduce crown by up to 2.5 metres all round, leaving a rounded naturalistic form. Remove large deadwood sections. T2 Prunus - Fell in sections to ground level and remove from site.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01306/TCA - 1 Chaucers Lane Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SR
T1 Apple Tree - Reduce crown by up to 2.5 metres all round, leaving a rounded naturalistic form. Remove large deadwood sections. T2 Prunus - Fell in sections to ground level and remove from site.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - The Star 22 Market Place Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1TA
Refurbishment of existing, externally illuminated public house name lettering, replacement of internally illuminated hanging sign and bracket together with replacement of fascia sign to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - The Star 22 Market Place Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1TA
Refurbishment of existing, externally illuminated public house name lettering, replacement of internally illuminated hanging sign and bracket together with replacement of fascia sign to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 29 Bear Close Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1JU
Erection of a single storey rear extension, and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - 26/01191/HHD - 29 Bear Close Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1JU
Erection of a single storey rear extension, and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/01228/TCA - 46 Brook Hill Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1XH
T1 Apple - fell to ground level and ecoplug
Status: Undecided | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 18 Park Street Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1SP
Alterations to front entrance to include replacement of existing canopy and brackets and the addition of timber architrave surround to new door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 30 Bear Close Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1JU
Erection of front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 18 - 20 Market Place Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1TA
Alterations to front elevation to replace 2no. bay windows and external door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 12 High Street Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1TF
Yews (x2) cut back from neighbours gardens as indicated in photos
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Woodstock in Oxfordshire
Woodstock is a charming market town and civil parish located 8 miles northwest of Oxford in West Oxfordshire, England. According to the 2021 census, the parish has a population of 3,521, reflecting growth from 3,100 in 2011. This vibrant community offers a rich historical context, making it an important area for potential planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 3,521 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Woodstock show an average sale price of £587,957, 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 Woodstock a particularly low-crime area.
Woodstock has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bladon, Woodstock. 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 Woodstock includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blenheim Park 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, Woodstock planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woodstock-tc.gov.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 Woodstock
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Woodstock. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Woodstock maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodstock were full planning applications (20), listed building and heritage (10), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 24 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.