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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
19,940Searchable applications
1,559Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 16,443 approved or refused records
1,549Refused applications

14,894 approved · 1,549 refused · 745 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted22/00819/LB

    Following a fire internally, the property is to be reinstated to its previous condition. The main staircase is to be renewed either in part or its entirety, depending on an assessment of its condition following the fire. A lath and plaster wall, which encloses the main staircase from the utility room is to be reconstructed. 3 no internal timber doors are to be renewed, inclusive of frames and architraves. The ceiling is to be repaired. Timber skirtings are to be repaired. Single glazing above internal door openings are to be replaced as these were destroyed during the fire

    Old Manor House 16 Kings End Bicester OX26 6DT

    Received 18 Mar 2022
  2. Application Permitted21/02335/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (slate sample), 8 (system of ducting), and 10 (biodiversity method statement) of 20/00441/F

    Alkerton Barn Farm Street Through Alkerton Alkerton

    Received 5 Jul 2021
  3. Application Permitted26/01121/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (surfacing and finishing materials for temporary cyclepath) and 5 (Security fencing details) of 25/00312/F

    Heyford Airfield Camp Road Upper Heyford

    Received 6 May 2026
  4. Under Consultation26/01099/PIP

    New infill development for 1no new 3 bed detached house

    56 Freehold Street Lower Heyford OX25 5NT

    Received 30 Apr 2026
  5. Under Consultation20/01729/TCA

    T1 x Oak - Fell to ground level and grind out stump. Replant with 10-12 Holm Oak. Reasons: 2 x Areas of dysfunction at base of tree. Phytophthora or bacterial wet wood. No wound wood present around areas of decay. Foul smelling exudation. Unsightly.

    The Gables 2 Village Farm Court Weston On The Green OX25 3FH

    Received 1 Jul 2020
  6. Application Permitted21/00408/F

    Front entrance porch (revised scheme - new locally sourced dwarf stone walls in lieu of the saddle stones - amendments to 20/03408/F)

    64 Goldings Road Hook Norton OX15 5FG

    Received 8 Feb 2021
  7. Application Permitted21/00689/F

    Conversion of single storey bungalow into a two storey semi-detached house, with a single storey rear extension, and conversion of existing garage into an ancillary building for recreational uses.

    14 Fallowfields Bicester OX26 6QS

    Received 2 Mar 2021
  8. Application Permitted21/02675/F

    Reducing building width, removal of rear doors and blockwork to side and rear (amendments to 19/00784/F)

    69 Daventry Road Banbury OX16 3JS

    Received 3 Aug 2021
  9. Application Permitted24/01844/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (materials schedule) & 5 (joinery details) of 23/01837/LB

    Mead Cottage 2-4 Mead Road Barford St John Oxfordshire OX15 0PW

    Received 9 Jul 2024
  10. Application Permitted23/03207/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Joinery details) of 23/02450/LB

    Manor Farm Barns Street From Oddington To Islip Oddington OX5 2RA

    Received 16 Nov 2023
  11. Application Permitted23/00926/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (joinery details) of 22/02291/LB

    Bainton Manor Street Through Bainton Bainton OX27 8RL

    Received 4 Apr 2023
  12. Observations23/02431/CDISC

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) of planning permission no. (R3.0094/21) - R3.0108/23

    Roundabout At Junction With Banbury Road Southwold Lane Bicester

    Received 4 Sept 2023
  13. Prior Approval Not Required26/02236/AGN

    2x barns for livestock 1x barn for farm storage hay and feed storage

    Oathill Farm Claydon Road Cropredy Oxfordshire OX17 1QA

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  14. Application Refused23/00120/F

    Conversion from 10-bed HMO to 12-bed HMO (Sui Generis)

    67 Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AJ

    Received 17 Jan 2023
  15. Application Permitted22/00063/CLUE

    Certificate of Lawfulness for the Existing Use of a Class E commercial, business and service (formerly B1) site

    Depot Station Road Blackthorn OX25 1TA

    Received 11 Jan 2022
  16. Application Permitted25/01059/F

    Two storey rear extension

    Markhams Street From Middle Aston Lane To Oxford Road Middle Aston OX25 5PZ

    Received 22 Apr 2025
  17. Split Decision21/01288/TCA

    T1, T2 x Magnolias, T3, T4 x Fastigiate Yews, T5 x Noble Fir, T6 x Juniper - Remove. There are far too many trees for the size of the garden that overcrowd and are too close to the property. Garden to be re-landscaped and plan to plant new trees to replace the removed ones that will suit the garden better.

    Ivydene Horn Hill Road Adderbury OX17 3EW

    Received 13 Apr 2021
  18. Prior Approval Not Required23/03440/G56

    Change of Use of first floor from commercial (Class E) space to a one bedroom (2 person) dwelling under class G, Part 3 permitted development rights

    Jaflong Restaurant 51 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AJ

    Received 6 Dec 2023
  19. Application Permitted25/03185/ADV

    4no externally illuminated fascia signs, 2no non-illuminated fascia signs and 1no retaining wall sign

    Formerley The Firs Garage Tadmarton Heath Road Hook Norton OX15 5DD

    Received 8 Dec 2025
  20. Application Permitted23/01832/DISC

    Part discharge of condition 33 (Verification Report) of 18/00825/HYBRID - Phase 10 only

    Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford Bicester OX25 5HD

    Received 3 Jul 2023
  21. Application Permitted22/01667/F

    Extension to and conversion of the existing detached garage to form an annexe ancillary to the main house

    15 Hethe Road Hardwick OX27 8SS

    Received 7 Jun 2022
  22. Application Permitted22/01768/ADV

    1no pole mounted halo illuminated sign

    Bloxham Mill Ltd Bloxham Mill Barford Road Bloxham OX15 4FF

    Received 15 Jun 2022
  23. Application Permitted25/02337/F

    Single storey front extension and conversion of garage to utility and store

    40 Gascoigne Way Bloxham OX15 4TL

    Received 10 Sept 2025
  24. Application Refused25/03108/DISC

    Discharge of condition 3 (waste disposal) of 23/02775/F

    Elm Tree Farm Main Street Wendlebury OX25 2QA

    Received 29 Nov 2025

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