Cowley Marsh Ward planning approval rate
Cowley Marsh Ward ward in Oxford has a 81.4% approval rate based on 140 planning decisions. Oxford overall: 87.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
Cowley Marsh Ward is 6.1 percentage points below the Oxford average, placing it among the stricter wards in Oxford. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Cowley Marsh Ward compares
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Recent decisions in Cowley Marsh Ward
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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