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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
19,367Searchable applications
1,557Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 15,933 approved or refused records
1,514Refused applications

14,419 approved · 1,514 refused · 714 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

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  1. Application Permitted24/02307/TCA

    T1 - Ash Reduction of 3 overextended lateral limbs by approximately 2m (to suitable growth points)

    Ferris Cottage Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5RG

    Received 27 Aug 2024
  2. Application Permitted22/03060/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 21 (Extract and Ventilation) of 21/04233/F

    The Ley Community Sandy Lane Yarnton

    Received 6 Oct 2022
  3. Response Sent20/01753/TEL

    Replacement of 3 no. antenna, internal works to existing equipment cabin, associated ancillary works.

    TMUK And 3 Telecommunications Mast 71299 London Road Bicester OX26 6JH

    Received 3 Jul 2020
  4. Application Permitted23/03335/NMA

    Relocating 3no trees subject of the approved landscaping scheme. Proposed flue to serve the kitchen. (Proposed as non-material amendments to 19/00617/F)

    Bloxham Grove Academy Banbury Road Bloxham Oxfordshire OX15 4UL

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  5. Under Consultation23/03307/OUT

    Outline planning application for the residential development of up to 300 dwellings with associated infrastructure and open space (outline) and new access off the A44 (detailed)

    Former Piggery And Land North Of Woodstock Road Yarnton

    Received 24 Nov 2023
  6. Application Permitted26/01263/F

    Demolition of existing front and rear extensions. Erection of a new front porch, single-storey rear extension, first-floor extension over existing side extension with associated internal alterations.

    Fanville Head Farm Cottage Chipping Norton Road Hook Norton Oxfordshire OX15 5BS

    Received 22 May 2026
  7. Application Permitted21/00422/F

    Addition of dormer windows to front roof slope, box dormer to rear roof slope to faciliate use of roof space as habitable accommodation, single storey rear extension and extension to detached garage, with internal and associated external works

    8 Margaret Road Twyford OX17 3JE

    Received 9 Feb 2021
  8. Application Permitted21/00659/F

    Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 18/01755/F - to amend design and siting of plots 3, 4 and 5 with the provision of garage to plot 1

    Parts Of OS Parcels 1125 And 1621 North And East Of Home Farm Close Ambrosden

    Received 26 Feb 2021
  9. Application Withdrawn25/00203/F

    Change of Use from Class E commercial to Class F2 local community use to provide a Gurdwara Sahib - a place of worship

    Unit 4 Plot 9C Thorpe Close Banbury OX16 4SW

    Received 27 Jan 2025
  10. Application Withdrawn21/02492/REM

    Reserved matters application to 19/00937/OUT - Details of Block F

    Block F Graven Hill Bicester

    Received 19 Jul 2021
  11. Application Permitted20/03281/F

    New roof and alterations to Kiln House and new roof and alterations to garage

    East End Farmhouse East End Hook Norton OX15 5LG

    Received 17 Nov 2020
  12. Application Permitted21/03221/NMA

    Amendments to Condition 2 to allow alternative materials (proposed as non-material amendment to 19/00046/REM)

    Land North Of The Green And Adj To Oak Farm Drive Milcombe

    Received 21 Sept 2021
  13. Application Permitted23/00333/F

    Single storey flat roof rear extension enlarging existing kitchen and creating a sun room

    Glebe Barn Stratford Road A422 Drayton Banbury OX15 6EG

    Received 8 Feb 2023
  14. Application Permitted25/00841/F

    Single storey rear extension to garage

    42 Waller Drive Banbury OX16 9NR

    Received 28 Mar 2025
  15. Application Permitted22/00326/F

    Rear conservatory and veranda

    8 Wenlock Drive Bicester OX26 1FY

    Received 31 Jan 2022
  16. No Objections21/00526/CM

    Submission of further information in relation to extension of area approved for clay extraction (Resubmission of 19/00583/CM) - MW.0026/19

    Finmere Quarry Banbury Road Finmere Buckingham MK18 4AJ

    Received 17 Feb 2021
  17. Application Permitted21/02825/F

    Change of Use of housing plots 532, 533, 534 and 535 to sales area, together with erection of 1 No Sales Building and 2 No Show Homes with associated visitor parking area and landscaping

    Heyford Park Camp Road Heyford Park OX25 5HD

    Received 16 Aug 2021
  18. Application Permitted22/00638/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 18 (turning area specification) and 20 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of 18/00803/OUT

    Begbroke Science Park Begbroke Hill Begbroke Oxfordshire OX5 1PF

    Received 2 Mar 2022
  19. Prior Approval Not Required23/00504/HPA

    Proposed rear orangery (existing conservatory to be removed). Materials to match property (length 3.30m, maximum height 3.55m, height to eaves 2.90m)

    40 Church View Banbury OX16 9NB

    Received 24 Feb 2023
  20. Application Permitted24/00962/TCA

    T2 x Birch - remove T3 x F. Maple - remove

    The Old Dairy High Street Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UQ

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  21. Application Permitted23/03197/F

    Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey side and rear extension

    10 Chestnut Close Chesterton Oxfordshire OX26 1XD

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  22. Application Permitted23/02890/F

    Erection of garden office outbuilding and greenhouse

    Tysul House 3 Church Terrace Church Street Bicester OX26 6BA

    Received 17 Oct 2023
  23. Application Withdrawn21/00013/F

    Erection of a replacement dwelling

    112 Evans Lane Kidlington OX5 2JB

    Received 4 Jan 2021
  24. Application Permitted22/01267/LB

    Internal alterations to basement comprising removal of sanitary fittings and partition walls, and tanking of walls and floor.

    49 Oxford Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AH

    Received 28 Apr 2022

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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.

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