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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
20,635Searchable applications
1,589Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 17,032 approved or refused records
1,602Refused applications

15,430 approved · 1,602 refused · 777 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted21/04173/F

    Demolition of existing garage and erection of new single-storey extension to the rear and side of the property.

    24 Forsythia Close Bicester OX26 3GA

    Received 16 Dec 2021
  2. Application Permitted26/00852/F

    Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and first floor extension to side

    4 Fiveacres Murcott OX5 2RP

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  3. Application Permitted20/02077/TCA

    G1 x leylandii nos 13 - The boundary to the rear of the property currently has 13 Laylandii trees that are overbearing, causing excessive shading and low amenity value. They block light and prevent nearly half of the garden lawn growing. The trees will be replanted with a reduced number of tall shrubs such as evergreen red robin.

    Netherby The Ridgeway Bloxham OX15 4NF

    Received 31 Jul 2020
  4. Application Permitted20/02117/F

    Whole house refurbishment including a two-storey rear extension and further conversion of existing log store into habitable accommodation

    Manor Farm High Street Souldern OX27 7JL

    Received 5 Aug 2020
  5. Application Permitted21/01322/F

    Proposed porch to front and 1st floor side landing window.

    9 Medina Gardens Bicester OX26 2XD

    Received 14 Apr 2021
  6. Application Permitted22/00752/F

    Conversion of external store to living accommodation, new bi-fold doors to rear and loft conversion to include addition of rooflights

    Mulberry Cottage Milton OX15 4HH

    Received 15 Mar 2022
  7. Application Withdrawn21/03154/CLUP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a loft conversion with box dormer. Side annexe

    87 Hampden Drive Kidlington OX5 2LT

    Received 14 Sept 2021
  8. Application Withdrawn23/03231/F

    Erection of agricultural barn for animal food storage, animal welfare, farm machinery storage and security

    Hawthorn Hart Land Wroxton Lane Horley OX15 6BB

    Received 20 Nov 2023
  9. Application Permitted25/00959/LB

    Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 24/01482/LB - The following document previously provided under the consent (Outline Schedule of Proposals by Solid Engineering, revision date 30/05/2024) is sought to be replaced with a revised copy (Outline Schedule of Proposals by Solid Engineering, revision date 01/04/2025). Within this document, under point 10.1, reference to Welsh slate tiling to the roof has been removed, as the existing slate on the roof before the fire is not understood to have been Welsh slate

    Hook Norton Brewery Brewery Lane Hook Norton OX15 5NY

    Received 8 Apr 2025
  10. Application Permitted21/02967/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 22 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) of 20/03467/F

    Land Adjoining And West Of Stonecroft House Clifton Road Deddington

    Received 31 Aug 2021
  11. Application Permitted20/01970/F

    Two storey rear extension

    191 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 2NU

    Received 22 Jul 2020
  12. Application Permitted21/02409/F

    Variation of condition 2 (plans) of 20/02545/F - substitute the revised drawings, with minor material amendments to the consented scheme relating to adapting the internal layout of the main barns, amendments to landscape taking account of a prior approval permission to demolish a small, freestanding brick building under permitted development rights (not actioned yet).

    Mawles Farm Main Street Sibford Gower OX15 5RW

    Received 14 Jul 2021
  13. Application Permitted20/00899/F

    Erection of a single storey extension to the existing village hall and insertion of patio doors to the existing West elevation

    Finmere Village Hall Water Stratford Road Finmere MK18 4AT

    Received 31 Mar 2020
  14. Application Permitted21/03676/F

    Demolition of redundant post war boiler shed to rear elevation. Introduction of new doors to archway of porch. Opening up and widening of former door opening to vestry to form fire escape. Replacement of existing uneven paths with self binding gravel suitable for wheelchair access. New below ground drainage.

    Hook Norton Baptist Church Netting Street Hook Norton OX15 5NJ

    Received 28 Oct 2021
  15. Application Permitted24/01537/F

    Installation of a domestic air-source heat pump in the back garden, at the side of the property, adjacent to the boundary fence

    9 Hatch Way Kirtlington Kidlington OX5 3JS

    Received 7 Jun 2024
  16. Under Consultation26/00912/LB

    Variation of Conditions 2 (plans), 4 (doors and windows) and 5 (1:20 Cross Section) of 22/00120/LB. Condition 2, Approved drawings, slight design changes resulting in revised drawings). Condition 4, Details of doors and windows, condition to be removed by way of discharging the condition. Condition 5, 1:20 Cross Section, condition to be removed by way of discharging the condition.

    The Hermitage 8 High Street Bodicote Oxfordshire OX15 4BZ

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  17. Application Permitted20/00832/F

    Variation of condition 1 (plans) of 20/00842/F - to allow for external alterations to Building 141

    Building 141 Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road Bicester OX27 8AL

    Received 19 Mar 2020
  18. Application Withdrawn23/02102/F

    To replace 2 x doors/windows (glazed panels) of existing converted 2 bay garage with bespoke matching double doors with side windows

    Stone Holt Kenhill Road Shenington Banbury OX15 6NQ

    Received 1 Aug 2023
  19. Application Permitted21/03420/TCA

    S2 x Cotoneaster - Cut back to create 1.0m clearance. T3 x Plum, T5 x Silver Birch - Fell to reduce long tern cost of retention. H4 x Leylandii - Reduce up to 4.0m and complete annual trim from garden side only. S6 x Laurel 'Otto Lykens' - Reduce to 2.0m. S7 x Portuguese Laurel - Reduce in height to 3.0m and create a 0.5m clearance from the boundary. As per tree schedule.

    6 Tinkers Lane Bicester OX26 6ES

    Received 6 Oct 2021
  20. Prior Approval Not Required20/03115/HPA

    Proposed rear extension - depth 6m, height to eaves 2.7m and overall height 3.425m

    61 Delapre Drive Banbury OX16 3WS

    Received 3 Nov 2020
  21. Application Permitted20/00997/F

    Proposed side and rear extension, carport with associated internal and external works.

    Garters Stocking Lane Shenington OX15 6NF

    Received 14 Apr 2020
  22. Application Permitted24/02792/F

    Extension to existing porch and two storey side extension. Replace existing tile hanging with brickwork to gable end

    14 Queens Avenue Kidlington OX5 2JH

    Received 18 Oct 2024
  23. Application Refused23/00863/CLUE

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development of a building and Use as a dwellinghouse

    Log Cabin Bainton Woodyard Bainton Bicester OX27 8RL

    Received 30 Mar 2023
  24. No Objections23/02232/ADJ

    Reserved matters approval of scale, layout, landscaping and appearance for the erection of commercial building, erection freestanding service pavilion for storage of associated waste and gas bottle storage and provision of landscaping (Plot B). The original application was EIA development. (Amended plans)

    Oxford North Northern Gateway Land Adjacent A44 A40 A34 And Wolvercote Roundabout A40 Section From Cherwell District Council Boundary To Wolvercote Roundabout Oxford *Outside of area*

    Received 10 Aug 2023

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