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Cherwell District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cherwell District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
16,770Searchable applications
1,335Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 13,851 approved or refused records
1,324Refused applications

12,527 approved · 1,324 refused · 581 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas60 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Application Permitted25/02080/F

    Single/two storey side extension to existing dwelling extending into an area of hard surfaced land currently occupied by a shed

    38 Winston Drive Banbury Oxfordshire OX17 1GG

    Received 12 Aug 2025
  2. Application Permitted25/00873/F

    Two storey side extension and single storey side extension, part single storey rear extension

    Bedfield Bicester Road Launton Bicester OX26 5DP

    Received 31 Mar 2025
  3. Application Permitted21/01193/F

    Variation of condition 2 (plans) of 20/02692/F

    Yeomans Main Street Upper Tadmarton OX15 5SJ

    Received 6 Apr 2021
  4. Prior Approval Granted21/02359/TEL

    The proposed upgrade consists of 3 No. antennas to be replaced and ancillary works thereto. This option has been chosen as it utilises an existing installation which will improve coverage with minimal changes to the equipment, reducing the visual impact on the surrounding area as far as technically possible.

    Vodafone Telecommunciations Mast Hornton Hill Farm Quarry Road Hornton Banbury OX15 6DF

    Received 7 Jul 2021
  5. Application Permitted25/02380/F

    Part single storey part two storey rear extension, new porch and internal alterations

    12 Newcombe Close Milcombe OX15 4RN

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  6. Application Permitted21/01361/F

    Two storey rear extension; side lean to extension; new entrance porch.

    Meadowbank Somerton Road Ardley OX27 7NS

    Received 16 Apr 2021
  7. Under Consultation25/02128/M106

    Modification of Section 106 to Deed of Variation dated 18 December 2023 in relation to land off Blackthorn Road, Ambrosden and pursuant to the Outline Planning Permission reference: 22/01976/OUT We wish to make the following amends: -To the MIP clause so it is suitable to meet current lender requirements for charging at MVST; -To the enforceability clause at 9.2 and 11.6 so that an RP is also excluded from compliance with the non-affordable housing provisions; -To insert a specific provision allowing the rents to be increased in accordance with the Government’s Rent Standard and Guidance; and -Remove the provisions in relation to the nominations rights at schedule 2 paragraph 5 referring to HTB Agent as this is no longer in existence

    Os Parcel 3489 Adjoining And South West Of B4011 Allectus Avenue Ambrosden

    Received 15 Aug 2025
  8. Observations25/03065/TEL

    Installation of 13 x 10M medium wooden poles

    Street Record Woodfield Banbury

    Received 25 Nov 2025
  9. Application Permitted21/02106/F

    Proposed front extension to form enlarged porch

    98 Mill Street Kidlington OX5 2EF

    Received 16 Jun 2021
  10. Application Permitted23/01126/DISC

    Discharge of condition 3 (access track and means of access details) of 22/02236/F

    Field North East And Adjacent The Old Nursery Brill Road Horton Cum Studley

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  11. Application Permitted26/00528/F

    Woodland creation with associated rides, glades, low-impact equestrian access tracks and tree protection fencing, ancillary to an existing approved equestrian enterprise

    Tadmarton Grove Stables Swalcliffe Road Upper Tadmarton OX15 5TE

    Received 2 Mar 2026
  12. Application Permitted24/01504/TCA

    T1 x Sycamore - Re-pollard to previous points to clear utilities and in addition these works are required to prevent subsidence beneath the house foundation.

    Newstone Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5RG

    Received 29 May 2024
  13. Application Permitted23/02520/F

    Erection of conservatory to rear

    94 Neithrop Avenue Banbury OX16 2NJ

    Received 13 Sept 2023
  14. Application Permitted24/01459/F

    RETROSPECTIVE - Change of Use from C4 HMO to sui generis HMO for 8 persons

    The Bungalow 52A Mill Street Kidlington OX5 2EF

    Received 28 May 2024
  15. Application Permitted23/01258/F

    Farm office building

    Deejay Farm Chestnut Road Mollington Banbury OX17 1BG

    Received 10 May 2023
  16. Application Permitted23/03541/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials and finishes) of 22/02067/LB

    Starveall Barn Quarry Road Hornton Banbury OX15 6DF

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  17. Application Permitted25/01193/TCA

    T1 Weeping Willow Tree in rear garden. Previously high pollarded at 9 metres with 6 metres of regrowth. Carry out crown thinning works by up to 25% of crown volume by removing dead, duplicated, diseased or dysfunctional branches to open up crown and reduce wind loading. Reason for recommended work Health & Safety, to bring back into scale with location and good arboricultural practices

    Manor House 6 Mill Street Islip OX5 2SZ

    Received 9 May 2025
  18. Application Permitted21/03847/TCA

    T1 x Cedar- Crown raise 3.5m over drive. T2 x Cotoneaster- Coppice close to grand. T3 x Holly- Reduce by 2.5m in height. T4 x Maple- Fell out grown location. G1 x Yew -Crown raise 5m over garden and side up to boundary wall.

    4 Mannings Close Sibford Ferris OX15 5RA

    Received 16 Nov 2021
  19. Application Permitted23/00250/TCA

    T1 x Lawson Cypress - Crown reduction of up to 2 metres and trimming of side growth

    Virginia House Church Street Bodicote Banbury OX15 4DW

    Received 2 Feb 2023
  20. Application Permitted23/00450/CLUP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for conversion of existing integral single garage to breakfast room and insertion of widow to side elevation at ground floor level with 1.5m cill height

    18 Eden Way Bicester OX26 2RP

    Received 20 Feb 2023
  21. Application Permitted22/00170/CLUP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for installation of 3 No. rooflights at rear and 3 No. at front of dwelling, in conjunction with loft conversion

    5 Goodwood Close Bicester OX26 1AA

    Received 19 Jan 2022
  22. Application Permitted25/01505/F

    Removal of buildings. Erection of dwelling and associated works including formation of garden - self-build.

    Village Farm The Broadway Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UB

    Received 9 Jun 2025
  23. Case Officer Assigned26/02363/TCA

    T1 Beech - Crown reduce laterally by 3 metres apically and laterally. Crown lift, 6 metres. T2 Beech - Crown reduce laterally by 3 metres apically and laterally up to 3 metres. Crown lift, 6 metres. G1 x 4 Horse Chestnut - Crown lift 6 metres, lifting away from boundary T3 Weeping Willow - Pollard at 12 metres T4 Laburnum sp - Remove two lowest limbs on NW due to crack in the base of the tree. Removal sail weight towards property. T5 Ash - Sectional felling due to Ash dieback disease present. T6 Goat Willow - Fell to ground level T7 Walnut - Crown reduce by 3 metres laterally and apically

    The Red House Street Through Burdrop Burdrop OX15 5RQ

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  24. Application Permitted24/02758/F

    Single storey side extension

    121 Lucerne Avenue Bicester OX26 3EN

    Received 16 Oct 2024

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