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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
19,777Searchable applications
1,559Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 16,298 approved or refused records
1,542Refused applications

14,756 approved · 1,542 refused · 734 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Application Permitted22/01668/F

    Single storey flat roofed extension to rear

    Wishing Well Barn Merton Road Ambrosden OX25 2LZ

    Received 7 Jun 2022
  2. Application Permitted24/00407/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 16 (details - purpose-built tree pits/above ground features) and 17 (details - tree pits located within soft landscaped areas) of 21/02893/REM

    OS Parcel 4300 North Of Shortlands And South Of High Rock Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris

    Received 13 Feb 2024
  3. Application Permitted22/02595/F

    New double garage with studio and shower-room above (Amended siting and rear wall finish to 21/02730/F)

    Hill View Cottage Barn School Lane Wigginton OX15 4JX

    Received 24 Aug 2022
  4. Application Permitted23/01383/LB

    Provision of secondary glazing units to the inside face of the existing sash and case windows consisting of aluminium frame with single glazed pane of glass. Secondary glazing unit to be side hinged to allow opening for ventilation and cleaning

    27 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AE

    Received 22 May 2023
  5. Application Permitted25/00908/NMA

    Amendments to the wording of Condition 2 (proposed as Non-material amendment to 22/01144/F)

    OS Parcel 5700 South West Of Grange Farm Street Through Little Chesterton Chesterton

    Received 2 Apr 2025
  6. Application Permitted23/03222/NMA

    Changing Plot 196 brick from Ibstock Leicester Multi Red Stock to Ibstock Hardwicke Minster Sandstone and tile from Sandtoft 20/20 Clay (Red) to Etex Thruton textured slate 600x300m (proposed as non-material amendment to 19/02225/REM)

    1 Wisbech Road Bicester OX26 1FX

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  7. Application Permitted25/03161/F

    Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 24/02804/F - Extend the palisade fencing around the consented external plant by ca. 3.5m to ensure that it can provide protection and security to two existing condenser units fixed on the external wall

    Thomas House Langford Locks Kidlington OX5 1HR

    Received 5 Dec 2025
  8. Application Withdrawn21/02387/M106

    Modification of Section 106 (14/02121/OUT) to amend the mortgagee exclusion clause in Schedule 9, deletion of definition of chargee and to exclude the RP's Lender and the RP itself from liability for the estate wide contributions and obligations

    Proposed Himley Village North West Bicester Middleton Stoney Road Bicester

    Received 9 Jul 2021
  9. Application Permitted23/03092/NMA

    Variation of condition 2 (plans) 15 (bat, bird and invertebrate boxes) 19 (landscaping scheme) 25 (external materials) of APP/C3105/W/20/3265278 - 19/00934/F - amendment to wording of conditions - as stated in covering letter dated 04 November 2023.

    Bicester Sports Association The Tudor Jones Building Akeman Street Chesterton Bicester OX26 1TH

    Received 6 Nov 2023
  10. Prior Approval Not Required24/01626/HPA

    Prior notification application under Part 1 Class A to enlarge the existing dwelling with an 8 metre deep rear extension - Length 8m, overall height 2.58m, height to eaves 2.58m

    The Bungalow Clue Hill Farm Arncott HP18 9UZ

    Received 17 Jun 2024
  11. No Objections20/00891/CDISC

    Discharge of Condition 4 (External Lighting Scheme) of 19/00642/OCC (R3.0034/19)

    Land of Southam Road Banbury OX16 1ST

    Received 26 Mar 2020
  12. Application Permitted25/02440/F

    Single storey rear extension

    53 Villiers Road Bicester OX26 2BD

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  13. Application Permitted25/01937/CLUP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development to demolish/remove existing conservatory and erect a single storey rear extension

    3 Wellington Avenue Banbury OX16 3QL

    Received 25 Jul 2025
  14. Application Permitted23/01400/LB

    Conversion of an existing barn and existing covered passage into living space. Relocation of existing oil tank. Replacement of front end rear entrance glazing of existing dwelling, front entrance approach improvements with associated landscaping

    Oak Tree Barn The Green Shutford Oxfordshire OX15 6PJ

    Received 24 May 2023
  15. Application Permitted26/00613/TCA

    Holly (Ilex) fell and remove debris from site. Completely remove dying tree. There is a holly blight that has affected other holly trees nearby causing them to drop their leaves and not regrown new ones. it is unsightly and dead the leaves cause a nuisance in the garden. No plan to replace the tree as the ground soil is not good. Garden would benefit from more light.

    The Steps Main Street Wroxton OX15 6PT

    Received 4 Mar 2026
  16. Application Permitted22/03122/DISC

    Discharge of condition 5 (doors & windows) of 20/00044/F

    Home Farm House Islip Road Bletchingdon Kidlington OX5 3DP

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  17. Under Consultation25/02641/PIP

    Permission in principle - Erection of a minimum of six and a maximum of nine dwellings

    Land adjoining 73 Buchanan Road Upper Arncott OX25 1PE

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  18. Application Permitted26/01437/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 North-East of Mixbury Road at Tibbett's Farm (HB2111 + HB6476).

    Land Located to the North East of Mixbury Road at Tibbett's Farm

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  19. Prior Approval Not Required24/00845/HPA

    Single storey rear extension and flat roof with parapet and flat rooflights - height to eaves 3m, length 6m, overall height 3.2m (revised scheme of 24/00320/HPA)

    26 The Rise Twyford Oxfordshire OX17 3HU

    Received 26 Mar 2024
  20. Application Permitted20/03105/TCA

    T1 x Prunus Avium Flore Plena - Fell. Replacement to be planted further up in the mini arboretum.

    Kralingen Fenway Steeple Aston OX25 4SP

    Received 26 Oct 2020
  21. Application Permitted25/00369/F

    Single-storey ground floor, flat-roofed, extension to the bedroom at the rear of the property. This will add a approximately 1.9 metres in depth

    The Fold Back Lane Sibford Ferris Oxfordshire OX15 5QN

    Received 13 Feb 2025
  22. Application Permitted21/02019/F

    Erection of new 4 bedroom infill dwelling in village using existing vehicular access (revised submission following withdrawal of 20/03588/F)

    Land Access Of Back Lane Epwell OX15 6LF

    Received 9 Jun 2021
  23. Under Consultation24/02541/OUT

    Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for primary means of vehicular access from the A361) for the residential development of up to 130 dwellings, alongside associated access, green and blue infrastructure (including public open space, a play area, and drainage), required ground remodelling and supporting infrastructure

    Land South Of 3 To 5 Hartshill Close Bloxham

    Received 20 Sept 2024
  24. Application Permitted20/02326/DISC

    Discharge of condition 9 (car parking areas) of 17/02395/F

    Cropredy Marina Claydon Road Cropredy OX17 1JP

    Received 24 Aug 2020

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