Headington Ward planning approval rate
Headington Ward ward in Oxford has a 89.6% approval rate based on 357 planning decisions. Oxford overall: 87.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.6%
ward approval rate
357
Decisions
320
Approved
37
Refused
87.5%
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
89.6%
Oxford overall
87.5%
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Recent decisions in Headington Ward
Demolition of existing bungalow. Erection of a three storey building containing · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing garage and rear extension. Removal of timber to front ele · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing detached garage. Erection of a two storey rear extension · Mon 03 Aug 2026
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