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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
19,430Searchable applications
1,559Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 15,991 approved or refused records
1,519Refused applications

14,472 approved · 1,519 refused · 717 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

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 Withdrawn25/01925/LB

    Replacement of existing windows with new to match existing with double glazing. Refurbishment of front door. Replacement of oil boilers with ASHP

    Knapp House The Green Shenington Oxfordshire OX15 6NE

    Received 23 Jul 2025
  2. Application Permitted26/00593/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (water network upgrades and development and infrastructure phasing plan with Thames Water) of 24/02323/F

    HM Prison Bullingdon Patrick Haugh Road Upper Arncott Oxfordshire OX25 1PZ

    Received 5 Mar 2026
  3. Application Permitted21/03912/F

    External and internal refurbishment to the flats

    137-153 The Fairway Banbury OX16 0QZ

    Received 22 Nov 2021
  4. Application Permitted24/00339/F

    Change of Use of upper floors to create 5 no residential units - 3 x 2 bed, 2 x 1 bed flats. New residential entrance door created within High Street shop front with new staircase to first floor. New roof terraces associated with Flats 2, 3, 4 and 5. Replacement single glazing to front elevation sash windows. New double glazed timber sash windows and French doors elsewhere. New rooflights to rear roof slopes of outrigger in association with re-roofing works throughout. New entrance door and staircase to Broad Street entrance

    2 High Street Banbury OX16 5DZ

    Received 7 Feb 2024
  5. Under Consultation24/00413/TCA

    T1 x Acacia - Crown lifting and cutting back of branches including new growth and spurs to the trunk and/or suitable points to provide up to 6-7 metres clearance above ground level over the gardens of Nos. 4, 5 and 6. The maximum diameter of any branches to be removed will be 15 cm. In addition, any dead wood identified following inspection will be removed (if applicable). The works are necessary to allow more light into gardens and windows on the ground floor.

    3 Merrivales Lane Bloxham Banbury OX15 4ER

    Received 14 Feb 2024
  6. Application Permitted24/00589/TPO

    Yew (T1) - Crown lifting of the yew tree along the south boundary to approximately 4 metres above ground level removing secondary growth and not whole limbs; and reducing the entire crown by approximately 2 metres. Yew (G1) - Crown reduction of the 2 No. yew trees along the North boundary by approximately 2 metres in height and spread over the east-west sides of the canopy. (Note: the client wishes to work on the 2 most westerly of the trees in the group of 3).

    Tinkle Cottage The Green Adderbury OX17 3NG

    Received 1 Mar 2024
  7. Application Permitted23/00985/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Schedule of materials), 4 (Biodiversity method statement), 5 (Details of vehicular and pedestrian access tracks and parking area) and 6 (Details of external lighting scheme) of 22/01261/F

    Park Farm Akeman Street Kirtlington OX5 3JQ

    Received 13 Apr 2023
  8. Application Permitted23/00855/TCA

    T1 x Holly - reduce by up to 2.5 metres in height, reducing the sides to suit.

    Stonehaven Church Street Bodicote Banbury OX15 4DW

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  9. Application Permitted23/03059/LB

    Decommission of the Bank by various external and internal changes

    Barclays 36 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AQ

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  10. Under Consultation26/00739/TCA

    T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell

    Beechcroft Burycroft Road Hook Norton OX15 5PW

    Received 19 Mar 2026
  11. Application Permitted21/04280/F

    Demolition of the existing house, demolition of existing out-buildings/structures, and erection of replacement dwelling and new out-building containing garaging, garden store, home office/gym, WC/Shower Room and associated landscaping

    Highway House Park Road Hook Norton OX15 5LR

    Received 24 Dec 2021
  12. Application Permitted20/01942/F

    Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 19/01170/F - change the proposed bus garage drawing in order to change the approved material for the wall cladding to the bus garage

    Wendlebury Village Hall Main Street Wendlebury OX25 2PS

    Received 20 Jul 2020
  13. Application Permitted22/01370/F

    Installation of security and safety netting associated with the emerging golf training facilities

    Part Land South West Of Bicester Golf And Country Club Adjacent To M40 And Akeman Street Chesterton

    Received 9 May 2022
  14. Application Permitted23/00590/F

    Single storey extension & porch to front, extension to side & rear part two storey, loft conversion, and shed for cycles, bins & garden store & gym.

    261 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 2PD

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  15. Application Permitted21/02326/REM

    Reserved matters application to 19/00937/OUT - Plots 136-139

    2-8 Chadwick Place Ambrosden Bicester OX25 2BG

    Received 2 Jul 2021
  16. Application Permitted26/00314/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (planting schedule) of 24/03026/F

    Sibford Park Colony Road Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5RY

    Received 4 Feb 2026
  17. Application Permitted21/03671/ADV

    1 No internally illuminated fascia sign (Including a projecting sign)- re-submission of 21/02426/ADV

    Unit 2B The Hampden Building High Street Kidlington OX5 2FN

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  18. Application Permitted22/02809/F

    Replacement of brick infill extension to the rear; enclosure of an open porch

    Deddington Manor New Street Deddington Banbury OX15 0SS

    Received 14 Sept 2022
  19. Application Permitted24/03007/TPO

    T86 Beech - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. Tree subject to TPO 5/1997.

    Bishops Lodge Mill Street Kidlington OX5 2EE

    Received 8 Nov 2024
  20. Application Refused23/02265/F

    Front extension with flat roof and roof lantern, re-building of existing porch within same dimensions and with stone walls and glazing, addition of conservation rooflights to outbuilding

    The Berries West End Hornton OX15 6DA

    Received 16 Aug 2023
  21. Application Permitted22/00629/LB

    Alterations to existing single storey structure, addition of rooflights, addition of a double glazed timber bi-fold door, to replace a casement window and door, installation of said casement window to the gable end of the kitchen, demolition of derelict outbuilding to be incorporated into a unified limestone stone paving area, replacing the existing concrete paving

    35 Oxford Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AH

    Received 1 Mar 2022
  22. Application Permitted21/04243/F

    Outrigger - raise existing pitched roof to provide 1st floor accommodation together with new pitched roof in lieu of abutting flat roof for additional floor space; demolish existing external porch and erect new single storey parapet entrance in lieu with new integral staircase abutting existing house with new slip-slide roof over - re-submission of 21/01693/F

    The Forge Middle Hill Hook Norton Banbury OX15 5PL

    Received 21 Dec 2021
  23. Application Refused20/02520/F

    Two storey side extension with loft conversion and related works (resubmission of 20/01962/F)

    49 Fergusson Road Banbury OX16 3HH

    Received 14 Sept 2020
  24. Application Permitted24/02443/F

    Single storey front extension

    Launde House Crossing Lane Claydon Oxfordshire OX17 1EX

    Received 11 Sept 2024

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