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Oxford planning applications

7,060 applications. 93% approved. 37 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 7,060 planning applications from Oxford. 1,481 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,481
Decided 12 months to September 2026
2,552
New applications 12 months to September 2026
1,110
Awaiting decision

Oxford takes a median of 41 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/02230/CAT Awaiting decision

    38 Richmond Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JJ

    Fell 1no Smoke Tree as specified by Future Tree Services Ltd in the Jericho Conservation area.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/02213/CAT Decided

    Land Opposite Combe Road Canal Side Oxford Oxfordshire

    To cut back various trees on the western bank of Castle Mill Stream to the boundary of Network Rail land in the Jericho Conservation Area.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/02191/ENT Decided

    St Anne's College Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6HS

    Fell 1no. dead Deodar cedar tree in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/02164/FUL Awaiting decision

    17 Lincoln Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4TB

    Removal of garden shed and erection of a single storey garden room to rear for office use and storage space.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02157/FUL Awaiting decision

    155 Campbell Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3NX

    Erection of a part single, part two-storey rear extension. Erection of front porch.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02156/FUL Awaiting decision

    2 Church Lane Wolvercote Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AS

    Demolition of existing porch/conservatory and erection of garden room extension to south-west elevation. Erection of single storey extension to north west elevation. Alterations to north-east and south-east ground floor fenestrations. Installation of timber framed double glazing to all windows, removal of paintwork to elevations to expose brick work and re-pointing of brickwork. Alterations and replacement of rainwater goods.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02161/ENT Granted

    14 St Andrew's Lane Oxford Oxfordshire

    Fell 1no. dead Cherry tree as specified by Oxford Tree Co in the Old Headington Conservation Area.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/02162/ENT Granted

    Rye St Antony School Pullens Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0BY

    Fell 1no. Oak tree (map T1735) as specified by Complete Tree Services (UK) Ltd in the Headington Hill Conservation Area.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/02154/LBC Awaiting decision

    Drinking Fountain Walton Well Road Oxford Oxfordshire

    Repair works including metalwork and masonry to the drinking fountain.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02144/FUL Decided

    Site Of 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15 And 16 King Edward Street Oxford Oxfordshire

    Insertion of Oriel College logo to ground floor windows of no's 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15 and 16 King Edward Street.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02147/LBC Awaiting decision

    Jesus College Turl Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3DW

    Repairs and alterations to staircase XVI as well as stone repairs to Tower.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02140/CEU Awaiting decision

    14 Rewley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2RD

    Application to certify that the existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) is lawful development.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026
  • 25/01927/NMA Awaiting decision

    Wootten House 5 Wootten Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4DS

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/01927/FUL to substitute the previously approved roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels with an integrated solar slate tile system, to be installed flush as an integral part of the roof covering.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02150/CAT Awaiting decision

    Grantham House 6 - 10 Cranham Street Oxford Oxfordshire

    Works to 1no London Plane as specified by Complete Tree Services UK LTD in the Jericho Conservation Area. T1 London Plane reduce to give 2 m clearance from client's property, Crown lift over highway to statutory clearance at 5.5 m. Reduce to give 2 m clearance from neighbouring property

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 24/02892/CND3 Awaiting decision

    19 Between Towns Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3LX

    Details submitted in compliance with conditions 6 (Travel plan), 7 (Clause restricting car ownership), 8 (Cycle parking), 21(Landscape plan), 23 (landscape management plan), 24 (Student Accommodation Management Plan), 31(waste management strategy), 33 (Student Accommodation Management Plan) planning permission 24/02892/VAR.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02131/FUL Awaiting decision

    St Marys Church Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EG

    Erection of a detached accessible WC building within the churchyard.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02132/LBC Awaiting decision

    St Marys Church Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EG

    Erection of a detached accessible WC building within the churchyard.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02125/TPO Awaiting decision

    40 Latimer Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7PF

    Works to 1no Silver Birch tree as identified by TreeScape in the Oxford City Council - Latimer Road (No.2) Tree Preservation Order. T2, Silver Birch - Reduce height by up 3.5m and reduce lateral spread/branch extension over road by up to 2.5m.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 25/01942/CND Awaiting decision

    44 Jack Straw's Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0DW

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Materials - samples) of planning permission 25/01942/FUL

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02133/VAR Awaiting decision

    188 Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NQ

    Variation (or removal) of condition 02 (Develop in accordance with approved plns) of planning permission 22/01182/FUL Demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and erection of 2 x 4 bed dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). Provision of a study, amenity space, car parking and bin stores. Associated landscaping, boundary treatments and ancillary works. (Amended Plans and description) to allow for internal minor alterations and increased internal headroom on the second floor.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02128/VAR Awaiting decision

    10 Park Town Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6SH

    Variation (or removal) of condition 02 (Listed Buildings) of planning permission 25/02642/FUL (Amalgamation and extension of two basement flats to form one flat. Enlargement of front and rear lightwells. Demolition of ground floor rear conservatory and ground floor side lean-to. Erection of a two-storey rear side extension. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestration. Alterations to driveway and associated landscaping and boundary treatments. Provision of bin and cycle storage. (Amended description) (Amended plans) to allow for the alteration to the front lightwell, re-position of the proposed main access to the basement and alteration to the internal layout.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02129/CEU Awaiting decision

    241 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1XG

    Application to certify that the existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) is lawful development.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • 24/03062/CND Awaiting decision

    44 Jack Straw's Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0DW

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Materials - samples) of planning permission 24/03062/FUL

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02117/FUL Awaiting decision

    237 London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JA

    Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a large HMO (Use Class Sui Generis). Erection of single storey rear extension and part single, part two storey rear infill extension. Provision of bin and cycle storage.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02104/CAT Awaiting decision

    79 Kingston Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6RJ

    Works to 1no. Weeping Willow tree and 1no. Silver Birch tree as specified by North Oxford Trees And Gardens in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02285/NMA Awaiting decision

    17 Eden Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0AB

    Non-Material amendment to planning permission 24/02285/FUL to allow for alterations to fenestrations on the first floor which include re-positioning and omission of 1no. window. Alterations to proposed roof over the front porch and rear extension.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 24/00736/CND3 Awaiting decision

    Pembroke College Brewer Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1DW

    Details submitted in compliance with conditions 13 (Further details - dormers), 14 (Further details - New windows) of planning permission 24/00736/FUL

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02108/ENT Granted

    Parish Church Of St Peter First Turn Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8AQ

    Fell 1no. Dead Lawsons cypress 809 on the map in the Wolvercote With Godstow Conservation Area.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 26/02107/CAT Awaiting decision

    34 Quarry High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8JX

    Works to 1no Cherry Tree as specified by Oxford Oak Tree Surgery in the Headington Quarry Conservation Area. Cherry x1 - reduce lateral branches back creating roughly 3m clearance from house/roof.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02113/CAT Awaiting decision

    23 Staverton Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6XH

    Works to 1no Mature Purple Plum as specified by New Leaf Tree Surgery in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area. T1. Mature Purple Plum in the front garden - Reduce overall by 2.5 metres. Prune to a good shape. Crown lift to create a ground clearance of 3 metres.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02100/FUL Awaiting decision

    3 Glebe Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DQ

    Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02097/FUL Awaiting decision

    244 Herschel Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3TZ

    Erection of a single storey rear extension. Alterations to existing fence on boundary line. Formation of a patio and associated landscaping.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02098/H42 Awaiting decision

    35 Chatham Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4UZ

    Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.00m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.00m.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026
  • 26/02093/FUL Awaiting decision

    Dunstan Cottage 3 Dunstan Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9BY

    Removal of 2no. chimneys. Formation of a boundary wall to serve Annexe. Provision of driveway, parking and associated work.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02091/CPU Awaiting decision

    7 The Roundway Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8DH

    Application to certify that the proposed internal subdivision of an existing commercial unit to create two separately occupied commercial areas with a shared corridor and WC, together with the installation of internal partitioning and associated internal alterations is lawful development.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Outline
  • 25/02515/CND2 Awaiting decision

    Land At Marston Ferry Road Oxford Oxfordshire

    Details submitted in compliance with conditions 4 (ctmp), 6 (vehicle restriction), 24 (Dust Management), 25 (Soil Resource Plan), 26 (Landscape Design Tree Roots), 27(Tree Roots Underground Services), 28 (Tree Protection Plan), 29(AMS), 30(AMP) of planning permission 25/02515/VAR

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 25/01481/CND2 Decided

    75 Town Furze Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7EW

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 10 (Lighting strategy) of planning permission 25/01481/FUL

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • 26/02088/TPO Awaiting decision

    3 Krebs Gardens Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4GZ

    Works to 1no Beech tree as identified by Bicester Tree Services Ltd in the Oxford City Council Abberbury Road (No.3) Tree Preservation Order 1983. Beech, Crown reduce by removing 2m from the entire crown area removing no more than 2.5m from any one branch, to maintain size/crown spread and shading cast across the property.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02096/CAT Awaiting decision

    38 Richmond Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JJ

    Works to 1no. smoke tree as specified by Mr Peter Boys in the Jericho Conservation Area. T3 - Smoke Tree Fell the tree in the front garden to ground level and stump grind the remaining stump and roots.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • 26/02092/FUL Awaiting decision

    72 Glebelands Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7EN

    Demolition of existing side greenhouse. Erection of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension. Formation of a front porch. Formation of a side terrace with balcony. Formation of a terrace with balcony to first floor. Replacement of garage doors to front. Installation of solar panels to roof

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02082/FUL Awaiting decision

    90 Herschel Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3TU

    Demolition of existing rear extension and existing garage. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Erection of a single storey side extension. Formation of a front porch. Provision of car parking.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02084/CAT Granted

    Main Building St Hughs College St Margaret's Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6LE

    Works to various trees as specified by Boward Tree Surgery (Oxford) Ltd in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area. T1793 Rose Acacia Crown reduce 2m height and spread T1577 Yew Fell T2003 Common Holly Fell T1887 Magnolia Crown reduce upto 3m from height and spread T1835 Japanise Maple Fell

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 26/02085/CEU Awaiting decision

    270A Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7NW

    Application to certify that the existing planning permission 17/03070/FUL has been lawfully implemented and is therefore lawful development.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026
  • 26/02083/CAT Awaiting decision

    36 Feilden Grove Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0DU

    Works to various trees as specified by Fiona Bradshaw in the Headington Hill Conservation Area. Area 1: Mixed species (including x2 yew trees and misc. shrubs). To prune and shape the vegetation fronting Feilden Grove to form a hedge. To reduce height up to 1.5m and lateral spread by up to 1m. Thereafter to be maintained as a hedge feature. Please refer to the Area 1 location plan for the location of the vegetation.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Trees
  • 26/02081/FUL Awaiting decision

    36 Kennett Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7BJ

    Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02074/FUL Awaiting decision

    87 Victoria Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7QG

    Removal of 1no. dormer window to rear roofslope and 1no. dormer window to front roofslope. Alterations to roof to form hip to gable and formation of 1no. rear dormer in association with a loft conversion. Insertion of 2no. rooflights to front roofslope and 1no. window to side elevation.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02073/LBC Awaiting decision

    14A Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AS

    Subdivision of existing 1 x 4 bedroom flat (Use Class C3) to create 3 x 1 bed flats (Use Class C3). Provision bin and bike stores. Internal alterations to layout

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02072/FUL Awaiting decision

    14A Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AS

    Subdivision of existing 1 x 4 bedroom flat (Use Class C3) to create 3 x 1 bed flats (Use Class C3). Provision of bin and bike stores.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02075/FUL Awaiting decision

    Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6DP

    Installation of air conditioning units and associated works.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02068/LBC Awaiting decision

    Exeter College Turl Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3DP

    Internal alterations to include; installation of insulation, replacement of doors to fire doors. Upgrade to mechanical and electrical services. Alterations to fenestration.

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/01554/CEU Granted

    10 Morris Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3ED

    Application to certify that the existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) is lawful development.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/01804/FUL Granted

    Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6DP

    Installation of 2no. EV charging points to the G Wing car park.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01443/FUL Granted

    Denny Gardens Allotment Site Denny Gardens Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4QG

    Erection of a detached open sided timber framed gazebo and provision of water butts. (amended description)(amended address)

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02096/CAT Awaiting decision

    38 Richmond Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JJ

    Works to 1no. smoke tree as specified by Mr Peter Boys in the Jericho Conservation Area. T3 - Smoke Tree Fell the tree in the front garden to ground level and stump grind the remaining stump and roots.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01348/ADV Granted

    185 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT

    Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/01647/FUL Refused

    22 Binsey Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0EX

    Formation of a rear dormer loft extension.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01661/CPU Granted

    14 Colwell Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8XD

    Application to certify that the proposed formation of a rear dormer and insertion of 1no. rooflight to front roofslope in association with a loft conversion, and replacement of rear guttering is lawful development. (Amended Plans and Description)

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/02161/ENT Granted

    14 St Andrew's Lane Oxford Oxfordshire

    Fell 1no. dead Cherry tree as specified by Oxford Tree Co in the Old Headington Conservation Area.

    Decided 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/02162/ENT Granted

    Rye St Antony School Pullens Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0BY

    Fell 1no. Oak tree (map T1735) as specified by Complete Tree Services (UK) Ltd in the Headington Hill Conservation Area.

    Decided 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/02084/CAT Granted

    Main Building St Hughs College St Margaret's Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6LE

    Works to various trees as specified by Boward Tree Surgery (Oxford) Ltd in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area. T1793 Rose Acacia Crown reduce 2m height and spread T1577 Yew Fell T2003 Common Holly Fell T1887 Magnolia Crown reduce upto 3m from height and spread T1835 Japanise Maple Fell

    Decided 3 Sep 2026

The full record

Decisions between 2019 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 5,720 decisions from Oxford between 2019 and 2026, part of 7,060 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 4,779 granted against 467 refused. The busiest single year was 2019, with 2,456 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 19/00113/ENT Granted

    Headington House 52 Old High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9HU

    Works to 1no. lime (05EE) and 1no. sycamore (05EA) as specified by Daniel Holden in the Old Headington Conservation Area

    Decided 16 Jan 2019 Trees
  • 18/00668/CND4 Granted

    120-122 High Street Oxford OX1 4DF

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 11b (Further details - internal works) of listed building consent 18/00668/LBC.

    Decided 30 Jan 2019 Conditions
  • 19/00039/CAT Granted

    Fair Close Community Farm Godstow Road Oxford Oxfordshire

    Works to 21no Willow trees as specified by S Lowry in the Wolvercote With Godstow conservation area.

    Decided 31 Jan 2019 Trees
  • 19/00047/CAT Granted

    101 Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6HL

    Works to 1no Sycamore as specified by Joe Bridson Tree & Wood Services in the Walton Manor conservation area.

    Decided 31 Jan 2019 Trees
  • 19/00031/TPO Granted

    13A Abberbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4ET

    Works to 1no. Chestnut tree as specified by Branching Out as identified in the City of Oxford Abberbury Road (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1981

    Decided 31 Jan 2019 Trees
  • 19/00029/CAT Granted

    124 Kingston Road Oxford OX2 6RW

    Works to 1no Yew Tree and 1no Bay Tree as specified by Kurt Drickamer in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb conservation area.

    Decided 31 Jan 2019 Trees
  • 19/00026/CAT Granted

    Christ Church Meadow St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire

    Works to 1no. Horse Chestnut as specified by Mr John James in the Central Conservation Area.

    Decided 31 Jan 2019 Trees
  • 19/00282/PDT Granted

    43 Plowman Tower Westlands Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9RA

    Installation of a 600mm dish at a height of 42.5 metres and bearing 232 degrees.

    Decided 1 Feb 2019 Telecoms
  • 19/00304/PDT Granted

    Mayfield House Banbury Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7DE

    Installation of 1no. 300mm transmission link dish to the existing pole.

    Decided 4 Feb 2019 Telecoms
  • 16/03209/CND5 Granted

    18-21 Longwall Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SX

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 7 (V91178 - phsed risk assessment) of planning permission 16/03209/FUL.

    Decided 4 Feb 2019 Conditions

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,081 73%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 328 22%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 72 5%

Planning agents in Oxford

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Savills Limited 93% granted overall 6
  2. JPPC Chartered Town Planners 90% granted overall 4
  3. Pope Ingram Associates 43% granted overall 4
  4. Riach Architects Ltd 91% granted overall 3
  5. Pegasus Group Ltd 88% granted overall 2
  6. Bidwells LLP 91% granted overall 2

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Oxford decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Oxford decided 1481 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Oxford?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 37 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Oxford decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1481 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 73% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 95% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Oxford decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 5720 decisions from Oxford between 2019 and 2026, out of 7,060 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Oxford?

October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 289 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Oxford's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Oxford: 7,060 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,481 decided, 93% approved, median 37 days to a decision. 2,552 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 5,720 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.