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Cherwell District Council
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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
20,619Searchable applications
1,589Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 17,018 approved or refused records
1,602Refused applications

15,416 approved · 1,602 refused · 777 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted25/03026/F

    Demolition of existing rear extension, side extension, porch, garage and outbuilding. Two storey and single storey rear and side extensions. Canopy to front elevation

    4 Twyford Gardens Twyford Oxfordshire OX17 3JA

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  2. Application Permitted21/01487/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (joinery), 4 (drainage details), 8 (fireplace opening method statement) and 9 (paint removal method statement) of 20/02674/LB

    Souldern House Souldern OX27 7LA

    Received 26 Apr 2021
  3. Application Permitted24/00993/F

    Change of use from agricultural land to domestic land as a hardstanding parking area for 2 dwellings

    8 Gravel Pits Lane Yarnton OX5 1PX

    Received 11 Apr 2024
  4. Application Permitted20/02968/F

    Replace existing three pane 20th century casement window on west elevation with french doors

    Mill House Mill End Kidlington OX5 2EG

    Received 21 Oct 2020
  5. Under Consultation26/00521/LB

    RETROSPECTIVE - Structural works; re-pointing of all masonry including chimneys 1 and 2; repair works to chimney 2 (north side of building); re-roof of Block 5 including installation of new bat access arrangements, new flashing arrangement around skylight window, repairs to dormer on internal roof slope (south east side), repairs to dormer on east roof slope on north side of main roof, re-installation of existing ventilation extract on north east elevation and replace late 20th century SVP with concealed uPVC pipe and terminate through a discreet roof vent; timber/joinery works and internal works

    Horton General Hospital Oxford Road Banbury OX16 9AL

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  6. Application Withdrawn22/01485/LB

    Single storey rear extension

    The Keys Fritwell Road Fewcott OX27 7NZ

    Received 19 May 2022
  7. Application Permitted24/00037/LB

    Replace 1 no. Projecting sign with new 600mm sign. Retain heritage bracket. Replace 1 no. Fascia signage and Lozenge logo with new 150mm White Heritage Site Logo height. Allow to make good and decorate fascia to match existing. Replace 1 no. ATM surround with bespoke and decals with new.

    18-19 Market Place Banbury OX16 5PQ

    Received 5 Jan 2024
  8. Application Permitted21/02521/F

    Demolition of the 1970's extensions and replacement with a new entrance link building between the garage and the main house and a new rear extension. Works to insulate the existing garage and wood store to convert to a home office and downstairs bathroom, respectively. Works to insulate the main roof and rebuild dormers in the loft bedroom.

    51 Church Street Kidlington OX5 2BA

    Received 21 Jul 2021
  9. Application Withdrawn20/03469/F

    Erection of 473.6 sq m detached, flat roofed timber framed building with link connection to non-listed building for D1 educational use on school site, with associated parking

    Swalcliffe Park School Main Road Swalcliffe Banbury OX15 5EP

    Received 2 Dec 2020
  10. Application Permitted22/01276/F

    Removal of condition 2 (use of dwelling) of 98/00682/F - The condition was imposed limiting occupation of the dwelling to persons employed at the site as the home was proposed without a dedicated garden or parking area, consequently, 4 Barton Hill Cottages was reliant on the grounds of the larger property to meet amenity standards. Amendment of Condition 3 (parking) to reflect new parking arrangement

    4 Barton Hill Cottages Church Lane Shutford OX15 6PG

    Received 28 Apr 2022
  11. Application Permitted22/02728/CLUP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a single storey rear extension

    1 Police Houses Hempton Road Deddington Banbury OX15 0QQ

    Received 5 Sept 2022
  12. Application Permitted22/01528/LB

    Alterations to and conversion of upper floors to apartments. New access in front facade

    14 & 15 High Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5EE

    Received 23 May 2022
  13. Application Permitted21/00286/F

    Conversion of barn into one dwelling (part retrospective in relation to the previously approved access) - re-submission of 20/03447/F

    Epwell Grounds Farm Field Barn Shutford Road Epwell OX15 6HF

    Received 27 Jan 2021
  14. Application Permitted20/00758/TCA

    T1 x Willow - Fell. H1 x Lawson - Reduce by up to 4.0m.

    Mayford Brick Hill Hook Norton OX15 5QA

    Received 13 Mar 2020
  15. Under Consultation26/02554/F

    RETROSPECTIVE - Use of and for the siting of up to 15 mobile homes and re-location and Change of Use of day room to residential Use

    Stable Block Farnborough Road Mollington Oxfordshire OX17 1ND

    Received 1 Oct 2026
  16. Application Permitted25/03016/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 4 (retail unit floor space) of 21/00271/F

    Unit 142 and 143 Bicester Village Pingle Drive Bicester OX26 6WA

    Received 19 Nov 2025
  17. Not Proceeded With23/01666/LB

    Single storey 3-bay garage detached outbuilding

    Rill House Heyford Road Somerton Bicester OX25 6LW

    Received 16 Jun 2023
  18. Application Permitted23/01482/F

    Conversion of existing stone barn to form single dwelling

    Home Farm Street Through Wigginton Wigginton Banbury OX15 4JZ

    Received 1 Jun 2023
  19. Application Permitted23/01065/LB

    Removal of facade to existing outbuilding to create open-fronted covered storage area and minor alterations to boundary enclosure; removal of existing corrugated asbestos canopy over front door to dwelling with associated alterations to support post

    84 Church Street Kidlington OX5 2BB

    Received 21 Apr 2023
  20. Application Permitted23/03087/LB

    • Repairs to staircase – first floor to second floor. • Repairs to floor structure of second floor • New fire doors to 1st and 2nd floor level

    Tess Brilliant Bakes 59 Parsons Street Banbury OX16 5NB

    Received 6 Nov 2023
  21. No Objections21/00487/TEL

    Removal and replacement of 3no antennas, internal upgrade of existing equipment cabin and associated ancillary works thereto

    O2 Telecommunications Mast 2605 Kidlington Fire Station Sterling Road Kidlington OX5 2DU

    Received 11 Feb 2021
  22. Application Refused26/00312/CLUP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a single storey rear/side extension

    236 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1EB

    Received 4 Feb 2026
  23. Application Permitted22/01550/F

    Alterations and refurbishment to updated office use. This will comprise as follows - Ensure the Grade II Listed building's Heritage is preserved; re-paint the outside of the building sympathetically but to follow business branding; minor internal alterations to improve layout and to make good use of office space; replace internal finishes accommodating office use and be presentable to clients; re-fit and tile the existing tired WC’s; adapt existing store to provide office staff kitchen facilities and replacement of store room doors; removal of partition wall to first floor; replace street facing entrance door; replace existing gates and re-surface driveway; demolition of 3 outbuildings and well to the rear

    Kings End Antiques Kings End Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 2AA

    Received 25 May 2022
  24. Application Permitted25/00610/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 2 (stone sample), 3 (brick sample) and 5 (roof tile/slate sample) of 24/01045/REM

    Land North Of Railway House Station Road Hook Norton

    Received 10 Mar 2025

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