Yarnton, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yarnton, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Yarnton
Yarnton is a charming village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, approximately 1 mile southwest of Kidlington and 4 miles northwest of Oxford. With a population of 2,545 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a blend of rural character and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Population: 3,226 (2021) · Area: 712.5 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.yarnton-village.org.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 019A
Crime Statistics
22 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 16
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- public-order: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- shoplifting: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yarnton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yarnton.
- 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 Yarnton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Yarnton.
- - 51 Aysgarth Road Yarnton OX5 1ND
Single storey rear extension and pitched roof over exsiting garage linking to main dwelling. Exterior to be clad and rendered.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Street Record Aysgarth Road Yarnton
Installation of 1 x 10M light, 1 x 10M medium and 1 x 11M medium wooden poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 49 The Garth Yarnton OX5 1NA
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development to render the walls of the house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - The Paddock 192 Cassington Road Yarnton OX5 1QD
Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development to demonstrate that planning permission 22/01283/F has lawfully commenced through installation of below-ground foul drainage
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 93 Woodstock Road Yarnton Oxfordshire OX5 1PT
Extension of garage premises to provide enhanced car valeting facilities, EV charging and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Yarnton Village Hall The Paddocks Yarnton OX5 1TE
Replace existing asphalt roof covering with profile metal insulated roof panels and installation of surface mounted photovoltaic panels on front and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 6 Field Close Yarnton OX5 1NE
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for single storey rear and side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 17 Aysgarth Road Yarnton OX5 1ND
RETROSPECTIVE - single storey rear extension and box dormer to roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 25 Dashwood Avenue Yarnton Kidlington OX5 1NJ
Reconfigure openings, single storey rear extension, remove chimney and re-roof of dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 35 Merton Way Yarnton Kidlington OX5 1NN
Erection of a part single storey, part two storey side extension and two storey rear extension following the dmolition of the conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 8 Gravel Pits Lane Yarnton Kidlington OX5 1PX
Discharge of condition 4 (Biodiversity Method Statement) and 5 (Construction Environment Management Plan) of 21/04248/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 52 Merton Way Yarnton Kidlington OX5 1NW
Erection of a three bedroom dwelling house on land to the side of 52 Merton Way with associated parking and garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Yarnton in Oxfordshire
Yarnton is a charming village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, approximately 1 mile southwest of Kidlington and 4 miles northwest of Oxford. With a population of 2,545 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a blend of rural character and proximity to urban amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,226 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Yarnton covers an area of approximately 712.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
The Yarnton area recorded 22 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.
Yarnton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oxford Canal, Begbroke. 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 Yarnton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rushy Meadows SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Yarnton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.yarnton-village.org.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 Yarnton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Yarnton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Yarnton.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Yarnton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Yarnton were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.