Summertown planning approval rate
Summertown ward in Oxford has a 96.2% approval rate based on 213 planning decisions. Oxford overall: 91.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
96.2%
ward approval rate
213
Decisions
205
Approved
8
Refused
91.5%
Oxford average
Summertown sits slightly above the Oxford average, with a 4.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Summertown compares
Summertown ward
96.2%
Oxford overall
91.5%
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Recent decisions in Summertown
Works to 1no. Field Maple tree as specified by North Oxford Trees And Gardens in · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Formation of a rear dormer and insertion of 2no. roof lights to side elevation i · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Erection of a single storey front and side extension. Erection of first floor ex · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Replacement of 1no. window with french doors to north elevation. Formation of a · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Demolition of existing detached garage. Provision of cycle storage. Replacement · Tue 21 Jul 2026
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