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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
16,978Searchable applications
1,354Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 14,013 approved or refused records
1,338Refused applications

12,675 approved · 1,338 refused · 589 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Application Permitted23/01287/F

    Single storey side and rear extension, level threshold entrance and the addition of a lift

    1 The Greensward Wardington OX17 1RT

    Received 12 May 2023
  2. Application Permitted23/01859/LB

    Replacement of single glazed windows with slimline double glazed windows

    3 Bletchingdon Park Stables Church End Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DN

    Received 6 Jul 2023
  3. Application Permitted26/00622/F

    Rear, side extension, raised deck with associated internal and external works

    Rosevine 31 Ardley Road Fewcott OX27 7PB

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  4. Application Permitted22/01319/F

    Erection of new garage to front of property

    28 Arbury Close Banbury OX16 9TE

    Received 4 May 2022
  5. Application Permitted26/00473/TPO

    T1 - Mature Horse Chestnut - Reduce overall height of tree to approximately 2 metres Reduce scaffold stem overhanging garage by approximately 4 metres in length; Reduce over-extending lateral branches overhanging road and property by up to 3 metres in length; reduce remaining crown circumference by approximately 2 metres in branch length and remove major deadwood - subject to TPO 8/1988

    Pringle Cottage Rectory Lane Fringford Bicester OX27 8DX

    Received 23 Feb 2026
  6. Application Permitted23/03193/TCA

    T1 x Contorted Willow - Remove

    18 Milton Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9PL

    Received 15 Nov 2023
  7. Application Permitted25/03135/TCA

    Holm Oak: Rear garden: Re-shape by reducing the crown by 3 metres leaving a compact rounded crown that can be trimmed into a ball shape in the future. Swedish Whitebeam: Re-shape the crown by reducing the crown by 2-3 metres leaving a rounded shape.

    Cornbrash House Bletchingdon Road Kirtlington OX5 3HF

    Received 3 Dec 2025
  8. Prior Approval Not Required26/01030/REN56

    Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system

    Units D E And F Beaumont Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 1RH

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  9. Application Refused23/01604/LB

    Wooden sash windows on front elevation - replace rotten casements for 2 windows. Replace all internal fire doors and frames.

    Flat At 6 Southam Road Banbury OX16 2ED

    Received 13 Jun 2023
  10. Application Permitted24/03320/TCA_5

    Reason or specifications for requested removal/pruning: T2034 Western Red Cedar_ collapse due to heave at base in recent storm, next to stone bridge and Rose Garden, to be felled

    Peoples Park Warwick Road Banbury

    Received 10 Dec 2024
  11. Preapp Response Sent24/00393/TEL

    The replacement of 3 no. existing antennas with 3 no. new antennas, the installation of 2 no. 300mm dish antennas, internal cabin works 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

    EE Ltd Telecommunication Mask Kidlington Fire Station Sterling Road Kidlington OX5 2DU

    Received 12 Feb 2024
  12. Application Permitted21/01809/TCA

    T1 x Leylandii, located in close proximity to the neighbouring residence with a partially failed lateral extending towards the nearest corner of the neighbour's roof, reduce the entire crown by approximately 2m removing up to 3m to reshape and maintain the screening provided by the lower crown.

    Hethe Cottage The Green Hethe OX27 8EU

    Received 24 May 2021
  13. Application Permitted24/00687/NMA

    Non-material amendment to 21/03177/F - modification to the approved plans

    Axis J9 Phase 3 Howes Lane Bicester

    Received 12 Mar 2024
  14. Application Permitted21/00530/LB

    Two storey extension to rear to incorporate existing single storey building. Internal alterations + new windows to rear

    Timber Cottage High Street Souldern OX27 7JP

    Received 17 Feb 2021
  15. Application Permitted26/01494/SCH16

    Submission under Schedule 16 of the High-Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Act 2017 for a site restoration scheme at land located to the south-west of Westbury (HB1938 + HB8404).

    Land Located to the South-West of Westbury

    Received 12 Jun 2026
  16. Application Withdrawn22/00308/F

    Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of two storey side and rear extension. (Resubmission of approval Ref: 21/03652/F)

    72 Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AN

    Received 31 Jan 2022
  17. Application Permitted21/01384/F

    Extension and alterations (resubmission of 21/00541/F)

    50 Somerton Road Ardley OX27 7NT

    Received 19 Apr 2021
  18. Application Refused23/01646/F

    Single and two storey extensions and internal modifications to existing dwelling.

    Heyford Lodge Heyford Road Middleton Stoney OX25 4AL

    Received 15 Jun 2023
  19. Application Permitted25/02842/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (stone sample panel) of 25/02142/F

    The Crest Whiteway Mollington Oxfordshire OX17 1BL

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  20. No Objections21/00704/TEL

    3 x no antennas and ancillary equipment. Existing equipment cabin to be upgraded internally.

    OS Parcel 6800 North Of Manor Farm Twyford Road Twyford Adderbury

    Received 2 Mar 2021
  21. Application Permitted21/00369/F

    Change of use of shop to residential use, alterations to rear of property, alterations to front window and two new roof lights (Re-submission of 19/02888/F)

    Kirtlington Post Office Stores 1 Troy Lane Kirtlington OX5 3HA

    Received 2 Feb 2021
  22. Application Permitted21/02716/F

    Removal of existing dormers to be replaced with one larger dormer and installation of a sun tube

    Plum Cottage Main Street North Newington OX15 6AJ

    Received 9 Aug 2021
  23. Under Consultation25/02384/LB

    Demolition of existing utility, erection of replacement utility, renovation and internal works in relation to former bakery including forming new openings and creation of new single storey link joining kitchen to bakery including internal alterations

    Troy Farm Ardley Road Somerton Oxfordshire OX25 6NG

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  24. Application Permitted25/01895/LB

    Replace corrugated asbestos sheet and felt covered sloping roof area over rear bedroom/en-suite with natural slate roof coverings; install light tube in pantry area

    Tudor Cottage 22 Church Street Bicester OX26 6AZ

    Received 21 Jul 2025

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cherwell District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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