Windows and doors in Oxford
2,763 applications since 2020. 2,170 approved and 259 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 247 | 141 | 20 |
| 2025 | 329 | 271 | 32 |
| 2024 | 409 | 323 | 51 |
| 2023 | 432 | 326 | 49 |
| 2022 | 440 | 341 | 44 |
| 2021 | 509 | 432 | 35 |
| 2020 | 397 | 336 | 28 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherwell | 3,396 | 247 | about 1 in 15 |