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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
25,378Searchable applications
1,679Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 21,145 approved or refused records
1,873Refused applications

19,272 approved · 1,873 refused · 995 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Application Permitted25/02081/F

    Demolition of part garage and erection of single storey extensions to side and rear and addition of box dormer to side roof slope

    1 Heathcote Avenue Banbury OX16 9TP

    Received 12 Aug 2025
  2. Under Consultation26/01203/TCA_5

    Emergency works to fell tree at T1. Lost multiple limbs in storm with immediate risk of

    Brook Cottage Well Lane Alkerton OX15 6NL

    Received 14 May 2026
  3. Under Consultation21/02431/TCA

    Five Day Notice. T1 x Southern Beech-Request to remove stem due to apparent root plate heave, significant parting from group.

    The Long House Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5RG

    Received 16 Jul 2021
  4. Application Permitted18/02154/F

    Garage conversion and two Storey Side, Single Storey Rear Extension with Associated Internal and External works

    4 Melbourne Close Banbury OX16 9UQ

    Received 12 Dec 2018
  5. Application Permitted20/00187/F

    Single storey rear extension and single storey front extension

    31 Spruce Drive Bicester OX26 3YF

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  6. Application Refused21/01677/F

    Proposed extension at first floor level to provide additional bedroom

    23 Windmill Avenue Bicester OX26 3DX

    Received 11 May 2021
  7. Application Permitted18/02245/F

    Variation of Condition 2 (plans), 3 (engine shed desk study), 4 (engine shed intrusive investigation), 5 (engine shed scheme of remediation), 7 (site desk study), 8 (site intrusive investigation) and 9 (site scheme of remediation) of 18/01507/F - Minor changes sought to engine shed to include addition of roof lights and alteration to roof pitch to allow for slates and land contamination studies

    Brymbo Bungalow Station Road Hook Norton Banbury OX15 5LS

    Received 27 Dec 2018
  8. Appeal Dismissed (Against Refusal)22/02773/F

    First floor extension above existing lounge; extension to rear of existing garage to provide utility/workshop space with home-working office above and link to main house. New pedestrian access gate to front. PV panels to new south facing roof. New external boiler, oil tank and rainwater harvesting tank

    4 Manor Road Fringford Oxfordshire OX27 8DH

    Received 12 Sept 2022
  9. Application Permitted22/03446/F

    Apply render monocouche sponge finish of a neutral colour to the existing house walls. The application for this render has been approved for the recently built extension. Also the front door and window is to be brought in line with the front house wall and new infill wall built on the front

    Stone Walls Troy Lane Kirtlington Kidlington OX5 3HA

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  10. Application Withdrawn18/01823/F

    Demolition of outbuildings and garage to allow erection of 4 new dwellings and retention of farm shop on land at 89-91 Manor Road Banbury

    89 - 89A Manor Road Banbury

    Received 19 Oct 2018
  11. Appeal Dismissed (Against Refusal)24/02787/F

    Conversion to a single dwellinghouse (Self-Build)

    The Woodyard Bainton Woodyard Bainton Bicester OX27 8RL

    Received 18 Oct 2024
  12. Under Consultation19/00185/TCA

    G1 - Birch,Thuja. Cut back to foilage close to boundary wall taking back to suitable growth points. T1- Sycamore. Crown raise all lower branching to approx 6m and reduce upper crown by 2M

    Jasmine Cottage Street Through Wigginton Wigginton Banbury OX15 4LD

    Received 28 Jun 2019
  13. Application Permitted20/00862/TCA

    T1 x Chamaecyparis- Located adjacent to the drive entrance, causing structural damage to the boundary wall. Fell to a height of 1m to permit stump removal. T2 x Scrub -clearance Located within the garden adjacent to the roadside boundary wall, an area of mixed scrub. Remove to a final height of 0.5m to permit stump removal. T3 x Leylandii Hedge- Located along the Southern boundary, creating a damp dark environment around the house. Fell to near ground level. T4 x Ash- Located on the roadside corner of the property, adjacent to BT lines, asymmetric crown with a potential loss of companion shelter from the removal of the Leylandii Hedge. Fell to near ground level. T5 x Leylandii Hedge- Located to the rear of the property on the Southern Boundary, creating a damp and dark environment around the house. Fell to near ground level. T6 x- Birch -Ivy clad, causing structural damage to the retaining wall for the patio area. Fell to a final height of 1m to permit stump removal.

    Rowley House Allens Lane Upper Heyford OX25 5NQ

    Received 25 Mar 2020
  14. Application Permitted19/02352/TCA

    T1 x Willow- Reduce height to 8.0- 9.0m + shape

    3 Hill Farm Lane Duns Tew OX25 6JH

    Received 21 Oct 2019
  15. Observations23/02009/CM

    Construction of temporary car park, formation of temporary topsoil bund and formation of two vehicular accesses, for a time-limited period in connection with upgrade works to Shutford Sewage Treatment Works. Restoration of the land to agriculture and other existing uses at the end of the permission period - MW.0091/23

    OS Parcels 3000 3485 4790 And 6384 West Of Sewage Works And Adjoining Parish Boundary The Plain Road Shutford

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  16. Application Withdrawn21/01822/LB

    Single storey extension to rear. New French doors

    Bunny End 22 High Street Upper Heyford OX25 5LE

    Received 21 May 2021
  17. Screening Opinion Not Requesting EIA20/00999/SO

    3 No Agricultural Buildings

    Saltway Farm Broughton Road Banbury OX16 9UL

    Received 31 Mar 2020
  18. Application Permitted24/00562/F

    Demolish garage. Erect single storey side & rear extension to open up kitchen and provide downstairs WC

    42 Edinburgh Drive Kidlington OX5 2JG

    Received 28 Feb 2024
  19. Application Permitted22/00406/F

    Conversion of existing roof void to form replacement ancillary staff accommodation

    The Oxfordshire Inn Meadow Walk Heathfield Oxfordshire OX5 3DX

    Received 14 Feb 2022
  20. Application Permitted25/00640/F

    Single storey side and rear extensions and patio

    6 Dashwood Rise Duns Tew OX25 6JQ

    Received 12 Mar 2025
  21. Application Permitted24/02460/TCA

    T1 x Hornbeam - Fell to ground level T2 x Ash - Reduce crown overall by up to 2m. Reduce over-extended limb to south by up to 3m

    Cedars Barn North Side Steeple Aston OX25 4SE

    Received 13 Sept 2024
  22. Appeal Dismissed (Against Refusal)19/00962/F

    Erection of building to form 1-bed dwelling, on the siting of the previously demolished barn, with courtyard garden and dedicated parking space - re-submission of 18/01644/F

    Sycamore House Shepherds Close Weston On The Green Bicester OX25 3RF

    Received 24 May 2019
  23. Application Permitted24/02990/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 3 (gate & garage door details) of 24/01762/LB

    St Josephs High Street Souldern Bicester OX27 7LA

    Received 6 Nov 2024
  24. Under Consultation19/01397/TCA

    Lime (T1) - crown lifting over neighbour barn to the north, 2m clearance by removal of secondary branches

    St Johns Church Milton Village Street Milton OX15 4HH

    Received 25 Jul 2019

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