Holywell Ward planning approval rate
Holywell Ward ward in Oxford has a 99.1% approval rate based on 435 planning decisions. Oxford overall: 87.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
99.1%
ward approval rate
435
Decisions
431
Approved
4
Refused
87.5%
Oxford average
Holywell Ward is 11.5 percentage points above the Oxford average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Holywell Ward compares
Holywell Ward ward
99.1%
Oxford overall
87.5%
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Recent decisions in Holywell Ward
Internal alterations to include; removal of partition walls, removal of cash des · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Replacement and insulation of roofs to further include insertion of tile vents a · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Internal refurbishment works including replacement MEP services, installation of · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Internal and external alterations to the Champneys north range buildings to incl · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Extension to Chapel in to the North Chapel Yard with associated facilities and s · Wed 19 Aug 2026
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