The free appeal record
Planning appeals in West Oxfordshire, 2026
37 appeals decided in 2026, 15% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed29 October 2026· householder60149902 Viner Close, Witney, OX28 1EP
a two storey front extension
- Allowed13 October 2026· major6004776Land South of Ramsden, Akeman Street, Ramsden, OX7 3AY
the installation of a ground mounted solar PV, battery energy storage system (BESS), together with associated infrastructure, security fencing, CCTV, access track, associated cable route, landscaping and onsite biodiversity net gain (Re - submission)
- Notice varied and upheld18 September 2026· minor3358009Chalford Paddocks, Oxford Road, Old Chalford Chipping Norton, OX7 5QR
- Allowed9 September 2026· minor6007705Forge Garage, Church Road, Churchill, OX7 6NJ
Erection of 2 No dwellings and associated works following demolition of existing buildings
- Dismissed2 September 2026· other600910346 Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AL
Change of use of an existing single storey building (Long Barn) from commercial use to a single dwelling and side extension
- Dismissed2 September 2026· minor600910146, Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AL
Change of use of an existing single storey building (Long Barn) from commercial use to a single dwelling and side extension
- Dismissed19 August 2026· minor3355154Windy Hill Farm, Swerford, Chipping Norton, OX7 4AS
- Dismissed6 August 2026601007310 Hangar Close, Witney, OX29 7BN
change of use of amenity space to enlarge domestic garden, and erection of 1.8 metre fence (retrospective)
- Dismissed7 July 2026· minor3341167Field House, South Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6XG
- Allowed7 July 2026· ldc3338014Field House, South Leigh, Witney, OX29 6XG
change of use of agricultural land to domestic curtilage, erection of a 4 bay oak-framed garage, creation of gravel driveway, turning and parking area and ecological and landscaping enhancement measures. Summary
- Dismissed30 June 2026· minor6005283Land West of The Nursery, 6 Oxford Road, Eynsham, OX29 4HG
the erection of 1 self-build dwelling and garage
- Dismissed24 June 2026· minor6007978Plot 5 and 6, Hyne Jones Field, Church Enstone, OX7 4NL
proposed development comprises the construction of eight affordable residential dwellings on Plots 5 and 6, off Cling Clang Lane, Church Enstone, West Oxfordshire. The combined plot area is 0.2 hectares, and the development is intended to meet identified local housing needs through the Rural Exception Site policy framework. The housing mix includes: 4 x 3-bedroom homes, 4 x 2-bedroom homes. Each dwelling will be provided with two allocated parking spaces, and the layout will be designed to reflect the rural character of the area, with consideration for scale, massing and integration into the surrounding landscape
- Dismissed23 June 2026· other6002752Folly Bridge, Street Through Bladon, Bladon, OX20 1LE
a single storey rear extension (93 sq.m); alterations to existing garage extension; improvements to landscape around house
- Dismissed23 June 2026· householder6002746Folly Bridge, Street Through Bladon, Bladon, OX20 1LE
a single storey rear extension (93 sq.m); alterations to existing garage extension; improvements to landscape around house
- Quashed On Legal Grounds18 June 2026· enforcement33732285 Thorpes Field, Alvescot, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2QF
Breach of planning conditions relating to the landscaping and enclosure of an approved garden extension and paddock area
- Dismissed15 June 2026· minor6003634Land Lying to the West of Home Farm, Grafton, Bampton, Homeleaze Farm, Grafton, OX18 2RY
Conversion of existing steel frame agricultural barn under Permitted Development Class Q Transitional Arrangements to a single dwelling of 464 square metres
- Dismissed9 June 2026· ldc3376663Little Willow, Oxford Road, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4BT
Engineering operation to raise the level of the land from 59.5m to 61.3m to provide an area of hardstanding
- Quashed On Legal Grounds9 June 2026· enforcement3370962Croftpool , Croftlane, Standlake, Oxfordshire, OX29 7QL
Without planning permission: (i) A material change of use of the island to residential use; and (ii) Operational development consisting of the construction of a dwelling, a further building ("the storage building"), a toilet shed ("the shed") and a canopied structure ("the structure")
- Notice upheld22 May 2026· enforcement3368176The Bell, Church Street, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, OX7 3PP
Erection of a stone wall enclosure to the front of, and attached to, the Listed Building
- Dismissed18 May 2026· householder600502054 Abingdon Road, Standlake, Witney, Oxon, OX29 7RQ
described on the application form as, “Proposed garage and log store
- Dismissed5 May 2026· minor6002714Land at Main Road, Alvescot, West Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU
the erection of a single dwelling and timber car port
- Dismissed28 April 2026· minor6001930Land at Drive to Butlers Farm Road, Alvescot, Alvescot, Oxfordshire, OX18 2PU
erection of two dwellings
- Dismissed9 April 2026· householder6001739Protestant House, The Cross, Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, OX29 8PT
rear extension to main house to provide additional living area. Conversion and extension of barns to create a family annexe
- Allowed27 March 2026· minor6003371The Woodman Inn, New Yatt Road, North Leigh, OX29 6TT
the change of use from a public house to a single family home
- Unknown26 March 2026· minor3371755Land West of Colt House, Aston Road, Bampton, OX18 2BW
- Allowed26 March 2026· minor3371724Land West of Colt House, Aston Road, Bampton, OX18 2BW
Erection of six single storey age restricted dwellings (55 years) for older people with access, landscaping, and associated infrastructure (Appeal A); erection of three single storey age restricted dwellings (55 years) for older people with access, landscaping, and associated infrastructure (Appeal B)
- Dismissed26 March 2026· householder3365155Church Farm House, Road Through Lew A4095, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2AZ
the conversion of existing single storey, vaulted height garage and outbuildings to single-storey living accommodation; and a proposed small rear extension, in-filling a portion of the area between a neighbouring agricultural barn and the main house
- Dismissed26 March 2026· other3365154Church Farm House, Road Through Lew A4095, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2AZ
- Dismissed20 March 2026· householder6002655Maple House, 9 Witney Road, Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxon, OX29 8BH
erection of shed (part retrospective)
- Dismissed20 March 2026· householder6001702Pinewood, 89 Lower End, Leafield, Oxfordshire, OX29 9QG
Erection of fence above dry stone wall (retrospective)
- Dismissed19 March 2026· minor6000925Home Farm, Mount Skippet, Chipping Norton, OX7 3AP
permission in principle for the construction of up to four dwellings
- Dismissed16 March 2026· householder600315349 Frethern Close, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4NS
erection of a garage in the front garden and associated works
- Dismissed18 February 2026· minor6000849Land Adjacent to Meadow View, Churchill, Oxfordshire, OX7 6PD
Permission in principle of the erection of 1 self -build/custom build dwelling
- Dismissed17 February 2026· minor6001780Building to South East of Mill House, Eynsham Road, Cassington, OX29 4DB
described on the application form as, “Adaptation and change of use of building to form dwelling and related works
- Dismissed10 February 2026· minor6000890Land North East of Witney Road, Finstock, Oxon, OX7 3DF
for the erection of two dwellings and associated works and landscaping (Permission in Principle)
- Dismissed10 February 2026· other3372721Feathers Hotel, 16-20 Market Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1SX
2X flag poles and flags added as signage for the hotel above the main entrance to facilitate locating the entrance and the hotel. To be attached by Chem fixed M20 x 250mm through bolts into the building face/substructure, 4 fixings per flag
- Dismissed5 February 2026· minor6000968Land South of 19 Fox Lane, Middle Barton, Oxfordshire, OX7 7DN
erection of a detached dwelling with associated parking and landscape enhancements
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