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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
25,127Searchable applications
1,680Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 20,916 approved or refused records
1,854Refused applications

19,062 approved · 1,854 refused · 988 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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  1. Application Permitted21/00760/F

    Erection of a replacement garage building following demolition of an existing metal framed barn.

    Leamington Cottage School Lane Wigginton OX15 4JX

    Received 5 Mar 2021
  2. Application Permitted19/00171/DISC

    Discharge conditions 3 (brick sample) and 5 (door and window details) of 16/01131/LB

    2 And 3 Canal Yard Canal Road Thrupp Kidlington OX5 1JZ

    Received 2 May 2019
  3. Prior Approval Not Required20/02151/AGN

    Erection of a barn for storage of agricultural equipment - re-submission of 20/01714/AGN

    OS Parcel 8474 North Of Mead Farm Adjoining Church Lane Yarnton

    Received 7 Aug 2020
  4. Application Permitted22/02730/TCA_5

    FIVE DAY NOTICE T3 x Sycamore - Removal of lower limb, prevents access to the building, the erection of scaffolding and the ability to undertake the building works as per the planning permission.

    Bicester Motion Building 144 Bicester Heritage Buckingham Road Bicester OX26 5HA

    Received 2 Sept 2022
  5. Application Permitted21/03879/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (internal services and service routes) of 21/01421/F

    Cross Hill House Cross Hill Road Adderbury Banbury OX17 3EG

    Received 18 Nov 2021
  6. Application Permitted20/02242/F

    Conversion of existing outbuilding to home office plus construction of timber double garage

    Culverhay Alchester Road Chesterton Bicester OX26 1UN

    Received 12 Aug 2020
  7. Application Permitted25/02053/TCA

    T1 - False Acacia (chicken of the woods at base) - Remove major deadwood, Crown reduce lateral over extended branches up to 2 metres to reduce leaver arm force (due to potential decay) Reduce height where possible by approx 1 metre where suitable live growth exists. T3 - Yew - Trim to shape to retain current formal dimensions T4 - Yew Trim to shape to retain current formal dimensions T5 - Cherry - Reduce by 1.5 metres to form more compact shape.

    The Chantry Church Street Bloxham OX15 4ES

    Received 7 Aug 2025
  8. Application Permitted22/00926/F

    Single storey rear extension

    51 Shearwater Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6YR

    Received 28 Mar 2022
  9. Under Consultation24/02603/TCA

    T1 - Sycamore adjacent to entrance, reduce in height by approximately 50%, retaining young lower branches. Lightly shape remaining lower branches to leave a pleasing appearance. Reduce to a point just above main fork, approximately 50% of canopy. Reason - significant decay at base on root spur adjacent to composting area. Significant dieback in upper canopy. Major dead wood overhanging entrance gate. T4 - Ailanthus situated in southeast corner, lift canopy clear of BT cable and remove major dead wood liable to fall towards access track in front of properties. Reason - large dead wood in lower canopy. Low branches encroaching towards BT cable. T9 - Beech, reduce weight by removing approximately 3 metres end growth to a suitable live point to maintain overall pleasing appearance but reducing weight and risk of large branch collapse. Reason - decay in base. Weight leaning significantly towards garden. Low risk of collapse of tree towards neighbouring access track and neighbouring property. Major dead wood in upper canopy. Significant weight on two large limbs extending over lawn area towards young specimen Oak. Risk of collapse.

    Stonehaven Troy Lane Kirtlington OX5 3HA

    Received 27 Sept 2024
  10. Application Permitted26/01425/F

    Two storey rear extension and new porch to front

    13 Hempton Road Deddington Oxfordshire OX15 0QH

    Received 5 Jun 2026
  11. Application Withdrawn18/01511/F

    Single storey rear extension forming WC, utility, bathroom and sun room

    15 Queens Road Banbury OX16 0EB

    Received 22 Aug 2018
  12. Application Refused22/02090/TCA

    T1 x Sycamore - Remove

    The Old Cemetery Fencott Road Charlton On Otmoor Oxfordshire OX5 2UT

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  13. Application Permitted22/02190/F

    Installation of new vehicular access and access track

    Dewars Farm Ardley Road Middleton Stoney OX25 4AE

    Received 22 Jul 2022
  14. Application Permitted23/02958/F

    Structural alterations and the provision of a new staircase and windows to convert the existing attic into a bedroom

    Shipton Manor Shipton On Cherwell Kidlington OX5 1JL

    Received 23 Oct 2023
  15. Appeal Allowed (Against Non Determination)19/02381/ADV

    Scanlite Digital Electronic LED Full Colour Ticker Display

    10 Banbury Cross Retail Park Lockheed Close Banbury OX16 1LX

    Received 25 Oct 2019
  16. Application Permitted25/03204/F

    Installation of new gates and section of fence (Retrospective). Proposed installation of additional section of fence.

    15 Somerville Drive Bicester OX26 4TU

    Received 9 Dec 2025
  17. Application Permitted22/00120/LB

    Demolition of conservatory, installation of new external doors into existing lounge, erection of single storey rear extension. Demolition and rebuild of timber framed south wing. Internal alterations.

    The Hermitage 8 High Street Bodicote OX15 4BZ

    Received 17 Jan 2022
  18. Application Permitted23/00324/F

    PART RETROSPECTIVE - Ground floor alterations to provide a retail unit (Use Class E) and the upper floors are to be converted to a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO). Remove and replace ground floor facade. New fire exit to serve ground floor (resubmission of 21/00591/F)

    57-58 High Street Banbury OX16 5JJ

    Received 7 Feb 2023
  19. Application Permitted24/00166/F

    Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension to detached dwelling with associated alterations. (revised scheme of 23/03117/F)

    14 Fortescue Drive Chesterton OX26 1UT

    Received 19 Jan 2024
  20. Application Permitted24/01779/LB

    Removal of existing slate tiles, replace battens and insulation and replace tiles. Some new slate tiles will be sourced to match, where in need of replacement.

    1 - 4 Almshouses Church Street Deddington Oxfordshire OX15 0TG

    Received 2 Jul 2024
  21. Application Withdrawn21/00727/ADV

    HGV Trailer with LCD Screen Advertising positioned on a structural steel support stillage with stepped stone gabion basket plinth.

    Unit 5 Chalker Way Banbury OX16 4XD

    Received 2 Mar 2021
  22. Application Permitted19/00958/F

    Change of Use of existing building together with a 2.5 storey high extension to the eastern elevation to facilitate the conversion of the building to 8 No residential units, associated car parking, bin and cycle storage facilities and amenity space provision

    3 West Bar Street Banbury

    Received 24 May 2019
  23. Application Permitted23/03252/F

    Change of Use of existing car store building to mixed use of car store and specialist restoration workshop

    Merton Grounds Farm Langford Lane Merton OX25 2NS

    Received 21 Nov 2023
  24. Application Permitted18/01918/F

    Erection of a two storey, four bedroom dwelling with attached garage. Variations to planning approval 16/02417/F

    Pear Tree Cottage Main Street North Newington Banbury OX15 6AJ

    Received 6 Nov 2018

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cherwell District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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