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Cherwell District Council
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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
19,045Searchable applications
1,542Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 15,677 approved or refused records
1,489Refused applications

14,188 approved · 1,489 refused · 695 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 8 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Refused26/01122/F

    Redevelopment of the site (former function hall) to provide 6no. semi-detached dwellings (2no. two bed and 4no. three bed units).

    The Oxfordshire Inn Meadow Walk Heathfield Kidlington OX5 3FG

    Received 6 May 2026
  2. Application Refused21/01132/NMA

    Formation of new garage without ancillary accommodation. Now single storey. Simple 3 bay garage, 2 with doors. Reduced height of structure (proposed as non-material amendment to 16/00065/F)

    The Red Lion Thorpe Road Wardington Oxfordshire OX17 1SR

    Received 30 Mar 2021
  3. Application Permitted21/04205/SCH17

    In accordance with the requirements of paragraph 3 of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017, the nominated undertaker hereby requests approval of PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS relating to the following development authorised by the Act: A4421 Buckingham Road Overbridge, Bridleway 213/7 Overbridge, Bridleway 213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, A421 London Road Overbridge, Barton to Mixbury Cutting (Part of), Earthworks associated with the realignment of the A4421 Buckingham Road, Earthworks associated with the realignment of the A421 London Road, Earthworks associated with the new access roads: Maintenance access road to the drainage pond (off A4421 Buckingham Road West) and bellmouth - Warren Farm Accommodation Access Road, and Earthworks associated with the realignment of Bridleway 213/4; Newton Purcell Culvert (Above Ground Elements Only), Diversion of unnamed watercourse, 2 No. Drainage Ponds, Drainage Ditches, 2 No. Flood Compensation Areas, Noise barriers, The location of vehicle restraint barriers, The location of vehicle restraint bunds, and The location of the permanent (security) fencing.

    Hs2 Ekfb Buckingham Road Overbridge Buckingham Road Newton Purcell MK18 4AU

    Received 17 Dec 2021
  4. Application Permitted23/01710/LB

    Reconstruction of existing dormer windows

    The Old Rectory 4 St Michaels Lane Begbroke Kidlington OX5 1RT

    Received 21 Jun 2023
  5. Under Consultation26/02317/F

    Construction of a single-storey rear extension and associated external works.

    46 Cranesbill Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3WQ

    Received 4 Sept 2026
  6. Application Permitted26/01549/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (access), 4 (parking and manoeuvring), 5 (materials and finishes) and 6 (landscaping) of 25/02205/F

    Horley Cricket Field Lane Close Horley Oxfordshire OX15 6BH

    Received 17 Jun 2026
  7. Application Permitted21/01560/TCA

    T1 x Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Crown reduction by 2m away from nearby swimming pool and to balance the canopy. T2 x Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - Crown reduction by up to 2m and installation of cable bracing to mitigate damage from potential failure. T3 x False Acacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) - Removal of dead specimen to ground level due to close proximity to public highway, neighbouring property and applicant's driveway. T4 x Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Crown lift to allow 3m clearance from nearby roof and to balance the lower canopy over the road. G1 x Conifers - Removal due to poor amenity and ecological value as well as to increase light levels to the surrounding property.

    Manor Farm Fritwell Road Fewcott OX27 7NZ

    Received 4 May 2021
  8. Application Permitted22/00906/F

    Erection of a building to house livestock and associated yardage.

    Land At High Furlong Farm Mollington Banbury OX17 1QE

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  9. Application Permitted24/01760/LB

    Variation of Condition 2 of 22/02163/LB - amendments to rooflights in the barnyard building and stables loft and reconfiguration of stairs to the stable loft, and reduction of the barnyard building footprint and height

    Wardington Manor Thorpe Road Wardington Banbury OX17 1SW

    Received 1 Jul 2024
  10. No Objections25/01419/TEL

    Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - Install 1 x 9m Light wooden pole

    Street Record St Johns Street Bicester

    Received 30 May 2025
  11. Observations21/02457/OCC

    Redevelopment of the existing Banbury Road roundabout at the junction of the B4100 and the A4095. The revised junction will comprise a signalised four arm crossroad junction with three and two lane entries and improved cycle and pedestrian facilities

    Roundabout At Junction With Banbury Road Southwold Lane Bicester

    Received 16 Jul 2021
  12. Application Permitted24/01976/TCA_5

    5 Day Notice T1 x Lawson Cypress Coniferous - Fell as dead

    Sunnybank Main Street Mollington OX17 1BD

    Received 18 Jul 2024
  13. Application Permitted24/02778/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 4 (archaeology) and Condition 10 (rainwater goods) of 23/01280/F

    St Josephs High Street Souldern Bicester OX27 7LA

    Received 17 Oct 2024
  14. Application Permitted21/02777/LB

    Reinstating the stone boundary wall to the south east of the site within the listed building curtilage.

    Manor Farm Noke OX3 9TU

    Received 12 Aug 2021
  15. Application Permitted22/01086/TPO

    T1 - Birch, Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level. Reduce two branches mid canopy N/W by up to 2m - subject to TPO 02/2010

    35 Kings End Bicester OX26 6DU

    Received 11 Apr 2022
  16. Application Permitted21/01407/OUT

    Amendment to the Approved Plans (Condition 4) and Removal of condition 24 (use of units) of 16/02366/OUT

    Land Adjacent To The Oxford Canal Spiceball Park Road Banbury

    Received 20 Apr 2021
  17. Application Permitted21/00945/DISC

    Partial discharge of Condition 5 (retained trees) of 20/01148/F

    Haffoty Stud Tadmarton Heath Road Hook Norton OX15 5BU

    Received 18 Mar 2021
  18. Application Permitted21/03501/CC

    3 storey family home - plot 321 - Community Street

    7 Cherry Walk Graven Hill Ambrosden Bicester OX25 2BZ

    Received 13 Oct 2021
  19. Application Permitted21/01418/F

    Rear entrance reconfiguration

    Paines Hill House Paines Hill Steeple Aston Bicester OX25 4SQ

    Received 22 Apr 2021
  20. Application Permitted22/02847/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 6 (parking and manoeuvring areas) and 8 (verification report) of 19/00446/F

    Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford OX25 5HD

    Received 16 Sept 2022
  21. Application Permitted23/01238/DISC

    Discharge of condition 6 (car parking landscaping) of 22/02204/LB

    Hook Norton Brewery Brewery Lane Hook Norton Oxfordshire OX15 5NY

    Received 9 May 2023
  22. Under Consultation24/02214/TCA

    T1 x Purple prunus - Fell. This Prunus tree is infected with root fungus. Around 60% of the canopy has died. Reducing it back to the remaining growth will take away the natural form so we would like to fell the tree. There are lower lying plants and shrubs which should flourish in it's absence G2 x Row of Maples and Ash - Reduce height by approximately 4m from tips. These trees have become very leggy and my clients park their cars underneath. We would like to reduce them to reduce risk of damage to vehicles. Fell end maple (furthest north) as this causes excessive shading on greenhouses below.

    Red Lion Cottage Thorpe Road Wardington OX17 1SR

    Received 14 Aug 2024
  23. No Objections25/03344/ADJ

    Hybrid Planning application comprising: (1) Full Planning Application incorporating: i) removal of existing runways; ii) construction of a single new runway and associated taxiways; and iii) construction of a covered viewing area for the refurbished and enhanced airfield café; (2) Outline Planning Application (all matters reserved) for: (a) the remainder of the airfield-related development incorporating: i) up to 3,000 sq.m of new aircraft hangarage; ii) up to 1,000 sq.m of new tenant modular buildings; iii) up to 1.67 ha of hardstanding of grasscrete or similar aircraft parking; iv) up to 3.43 ha of grass aircraft parking; v) enhanced airfield drainage; vi) installation of roof-mounted photovoltaics on existing airfield buildings; vii) installation of electric charging infrastructure and charging unit(s) to provide aircraft charging; viii) removal and replacement of two existing single storey modular buildings (581 sq.m); and ix) associated works; (b) for the creation of up to 2,300 sq.m of research and development flight industrial floorspace (Use Class E(g) (ii f iii)) and associated works (access, earthworks, strategic landscaping and other infrastructure); (c) for a phased employment development of up to 165,000 sq.m of general industrial (Use Class B2), storage or distribution (Use Class B8), and light industrial (Use Class E(g)(iii)) floors pace and ancillary office accommodation, and associated works (access, drainage, earthworks, strategic landscaping and other infrastructure).

    Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9EU *outside of area*

    Received 24 Dec 2025
  24. Application Withdrawn21/02708/F

    Two storey side extension, internal alterations and porch extension

    1 Meadow View Kidlington OX5 2XY

    Received 6 Aug 2021

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