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Headington Ward planning approval rate

Headington Ward ward in Oxford has a 89.9% approval rate based on 347 planning decisions. Oxford overall: 91.5%.

Last updated: August 2026

89.9%
ward approval rate
347
Decisions
312
Approved
35
Refused
91.5%
Oxford average

Headington Ward is broadly in line with the Oxford average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Headington Ward compares

Headington Ward ward (347 decided)
89.9%
Oxford overall (6,203 decided)
91.5%
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Recent decisions in Headington Ward

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing garage and rear extension. Removal of timber to front ele · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
Demolition of existing detached garage. Erection of a two storey rear extension · Mon 03 Aug 2026
Approved
Application to certify that the proposed erection of a single storey rear extens · Thu 16 Jul 2026
Approved
Installation of extraction system to rear elevation and associated works. · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Approved

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