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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
19,868Searchable applications
1,559Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 16,379 approved or refused records
1,547Refused applications

14,832 approved · 1,547 refused · 739 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Application Permitted25/02851/ADV

    Erection of illuminated and non-illuminated signs to the exterior of the building and re-decoration of the building

    70 Mill Street Kidlington OX5 2EF

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  2. Application Permitted24/01246/F

    Conversion of existing integral garage to habitable accommodation and associated alterations and erection of new south facing solar PV panels on existing roof

    34 Newport Close Kidlington OX5 1UH

    Received 7 May 2024
  3. Application Refused23/01128/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials and finishes) of 19/02464/F

    7 Spinney Drive Banbury OX16 9TA

    Received 26 Apr 2023
  4. Application Permitted23/01936/LB

    Removal of existing timber boarding to 7 No low level openings to the coach house basement and installation of 7 No new openable windows

    The Manor Country House And Hotel Northampton Road Weston On The Green Oxford OX25 3QL

    Received 13 Jul 2023
  5. Application Permitted23/03223/F

    Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extensions and garage conversion with associated internal and external works

    71 Shannon Road Bicester OX26 2RN

    Received 17 Nov 2023
  6. Application Permitted20/00869/LB

    RETROSPECTIVE demolition of outbuilding and proposed erection of two storey rear extension

    College Cottage Noke OX3 9TX

    Received 25 Mar 2020
  7. No Objections25/01140/TEL

    Install New Pole 1 x 9m Light Pole in softway

    Alchester House Langford Lane Wendlebury Bicester OX25 2NS

    Received 1 May 2025
  8. Application Permitted24/01591/TCA

    We have been asked to cut back the trees away from the church, St John the Evangelist at Milton Churchyard. The details of which are below with pictures showing the positions of trees and which areas are to be trimmed back away from built structures. 1. This picture shows the Crataegus growing next to the lych gate we want to trim these back 1.5 meters away from the lych gate. 2.This picture shows the Crataegus growing next to the porch we want to trim these back 1.5 meters away from the porch. 3.This picture shows the Crataegus growing next to the roof of the church we want to trim these back 1.5 meters away from the roof. 4.This picture shows the Holly growing next to the lych gate we want to trim this tree back 1.5 meters away from the gable end of the church

    St Johns Church Milton Village Street Milton OX15 4HH

    Received 13 Jun 2024
  9. Application Permitted25/02838/F

    Extension of garage premises to provide enhanced car valeting facilities, EV charging and associated works

    93 Woodstock Road Yarnton Oxfordshire OX5 1PT

    Received 29 Oct 2025
  10. Application Permitted26/01597/DISC

    Partial discharge of Condition 4 (Plaster Sample) of 26/00554/LB

    White Lion Cottage Oxford Road Adderbury Oxfordshire OX17 3NF

    Received 25 Jun 2026
  11. Application Refused24/02505/NMA

    Removal of section of wall beneath window in east elevation of 'modern' extension (proposed as non-material amendment to 23/03404/F)

    Village Farm Blackbull Lane Fencott Kidlington OX5 2RD

    Received 17 Sept 2024
  12. Application Permitted25/02554/F

    Internal and external alterations to facilitate the use of Building 113 for office purposes (Class E) and in association with the wider permitted events use (Sui Generis)

    Building 113 Bicester Motion Skimmingdish Lane Launton Bicester OX27 8AL

    Received 29 Sept 2025
  13. Application Permitted21/00554/TCA

    T1 x Contorted Willow; a twin stemmed contorted willow growing rapidly towards an area of the garden which still receives a few hours of light a day - Reduce in height by up to 3.0m to maintain screening from adjacent properties.

    Bunny End 22 High Street Upper Heyford OX25 5LE

    Received 19 Feb 2021
  14. Application Permitted24/00752/LB

    Erection of a fence and gates marking the boundary between Willow Cottage and the neighbouring property of Brookside

    Willow Cottage Main Street Wendlebury OX25 2PW

    Received 19 Mar 2024
  15. Application Permitted23/01104/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 21 (Woodland Management Plan) of 22/01144/F

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

    Received 15 Feb 2023
  16. Application Permitted20/00727/DISC

    Discharge of condition 15a (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of 18/01430/TWAO - Development Stages A1 and A2

    East West Rail Network Phase 2 The Scheme Railway From London Road Bicester To Station Road Launton

    Received 5 Mar 2020
  17. Application Permitted22/03162/F

    Formation of means of access and associated dropped kerb - revised scheme of 22/01213/F

    32 Pinhill Road Banbury OX16 2NQ

    Received 18 Oct 2022
  18. Appeal Allowed (Against Refusal)25/01052/F

    Proposed first floor extension to existing dwelling and cladding of existing external walls with render

    37 Fernhill Road Begbroke Kidlington OX5 1RR

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  19. Application Permitted22/00046/F

    Regularisation for the change of use of the redundant agricultural building to B2 use

    Simms Farm Kirtlington Road Chesterton OX26 1TA

    Received 10 Jan 2022
  20. Application Permitted26/01033/DISC

    Part Discharge of Condition 4 (window details only) of 21/03366/F

    Manor Farmhouse Church Lane Barford St John Oxfordshire OX15 0PS

    Received 27 Apr 2026
  21. Application Permitted21/03306/F

    Proposed extension at first floor level to provide additional bedroom - (Resubmission of 21/01677/F - amended to set back extension on front elevation ).

    23 Windmill Avenue Bicester OX26 3DX

    Received 28 Sept 2021
  22. Application Permitted22/03437/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 14 (arboricultural protection), 17 (landscaping), 18 (landscape management) and 20 (air quality assessment) of 19/00963/OUT (granted consent under appeal Ref: APP/C3105/W/20/3255419)

    OS Parcel 9100 Adjoining And East Of Last House Adjoining And North Of Berry Hill Road Adderbury

    Received 14 Nov 2022
  23. Application Permitted22/03825/F

    Front and side single storey extension to create entrance canopy, cloaks and utility area

    71 Medina Gardens Bicester OX26 2TR

    Received 21 Dec 2022
  24. Under Consultation26/02278/LB

    Regularisation of works not fully in accordance with previously approved applications - alterations, part demolitions and new rear addition with basement to end of terrace stone cottage. Applications 23/00861/F & 23/00862/LB, 24/03186/LB, 25/02540/DISC & 25/02541/DISC, 26/00302/F & 26/00093/LB

    Bullring Cottage Bull Ring Deddington Oxfordshire OX15 0TT

    Received 1 Sept 2026

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