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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
25,756Searchable applications
1,681Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 21,473 approved or refused records
1,890Refused applications

19,583 approved · 1,890 refused · 1,010 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Permitted22/02555/F

    Single storey side extension

    78 Neithrop Avenue Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 2NG

    Received 22 Aug 2022
  2. Application Permitted24/00440/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 5 (Ecological Enhancement Plan) of 23/01845/F

    Moors House Station Road Hook Norton Oxfordshire OX15 5LS

    Received 19 Feb 2024
  3. Application Permitted21/01600/F

    Single storey extension to provide a Benefice Office, located on the east elevation / gable end of the existing property.

    The Rectory Troy Lane Kirtlington OX5 3HA

    Received 5 May 2021
  4. No Objections22/02642/TEL

    Intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus - 1 x 10m medium pole and 1 x 11m medium pole

    Street Record Birch Road Ambrosden

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  5. Application Refused21/01241/F

    Formation of means of access and associated dropped kerb for access to previously approved new dwelling (ref. 18/01184/F)

    5 and 5A Queens Avenue Kidlington OX5 2JQ

    Received 8 Apr 2021
  6. Application Permitted26/01073/NMA

    Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans list) to supersede 23981-0330 Rev P-16 with 23981-0330 Rev P-21. (proposed as non material amendment)

    Proposed Surgery Community Hall Nursery Residential Longford Park Phase 2 Longford Park Road Banbury

    Received 28 Apr 2026
  7. Observations24/00744/CDISC

    Details pursuant to Condition 10 (Ecological monitoring and management plan) of planning permission no. (R3.0004/23) 23/00128/OCC - R3.0031/24

    Bloxham Church Of England Primary School Tadmarton Road Bloxham Oxfordshire OX15 4HP

    Received 18 Mar 2024
  8. Application Permitted24/02752/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 6 (ironstone sample) of 22/03840/F

    The Little House Clifton Road Deddington Oxfordshire OX15 0TP

    Received 15 Oct 2024
  9. Application Permitted22/02627/LB

    Alterations to facilitate the conversion of the existing building into an office (use class E)

    Stores Rear Of 51 Parsons Street South Side Of Bolton Road Banbury OX16 5UL

    Received 26 Aug 2022
  10. Application Permitted23/03279/F

    Removal of existing and provision of glazed French double doors to provide access and light to sitting room

    Hardwick House Southam Road Banbury OX16 1SU

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  11. Application Permitted20/00830/TPO

    T1 x Red Cedar (is actually Lawson Cypress but identified as Cedar on TPO document). Fell to ground level. This tree is impeding the customers access through his gates. T2 x Willow. Fell to ground level. This tree is a poor species for its location. We will replant with a tulip tree and a holm oak. - Subject to TPO12/2019

    5 Chapmans Lane Deddington OX15 0SU

    Received 19 Mar 2020
  12. Screening Opinion Not Requesting EIA19/00039/SO

    Development of a ground mounted solar park incorporating the installation of solar PV panels, associated infrastructure and new access

    Photovoltaic Installation And Premises Woodstock Road Yarnton Oxford OX5 1PQ

    Received 5 Jun 2019
  13. Application Permitted20/01694/F

    Proposed construction of detached garage outbuilding

    Bee Cottage Somerton Road North Aston OX25 6HX

    Received 26 Jun 2020
  14. Application Permitted25/02291/F

    First floor wraparound extension at side and front elevations, insertion of new window openings

    10 Oak Close Bicester OX26 3XD

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  15. Application Permitted25/01965/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 16 (Construction Method Statement) of 22/03513/F

    Land North And South Of Pingle Drive Bicester

    Received 29 Jul 2025
  16. Application Permitted23/00581/NMA

    1. Reduction in height to the two flanks of the main hotel building by 654mm. 2. Reduction in height of the central lobby part of the hotel building by 990mm. 3. End facades pushed out on end/corner guestrooms by 52mm. 4. Six additional guestrooms (from 498 to 504) within the consented envelope of the building. 5. Extension to the flat roof of the waterpark support building (the “bunker”) over the pitched section to form a dormer-like structure. 6. Updates to external window and door positions. 7. Removal of the Substation West (at the northern perimeter of the carpark) and minor alterations to the substations at the southern end of the car park within the landscape. 8. Additional doors on the flat roofs to facilitate safer means of emergency egress. 9. Rationalisation of window heights. 10. Addition of windows to the ballroom to improve natural daylight. 11. Relocation of access / maintenance entrances to provide more discreet, efficient and safer means of access. 12. Minor alterations to rainwater goods location setting out on the building to provide more efficient surface water collection. 13. Removal of the chimney at the ridge of the pitched roof over the lobby (no longer required). 14. Revised ventilation strategy and removal of flue on green roof (proposed as non-material amendments to 21/04158/F)

    Great Wolf Lodge Oxfordshire Kirtlington Road Chesterton Bicester OX26 1TE

    Received 3 Mar 2023
  17. Application Permitted19/01336/DISC

    Partial Discharge of Conditions 3 (brick sample - buildings) and 4 (brick sample - boundary wall) - Full Discharge of Conditions 6 (roof slate), 7 (window/door detailing) of 16/02155/LB

    Car Park Edmunds House 40 South Bar Street Banbury OX16 9AE

    Received 16 Jul 2019
  18. Prior Approval Not Required25/02911/REN56

    Installation of solar PV panels on roof of Resource Centre

    North Oxfordshire Resource Centre Unit 1 Ambulance Station Trinity Way Adderbury Oxfordshire OX17 3FG

    Received 7 Nov 2025
  19. Application Permitted22/03778/F

    Replace existing chimney pot with larger clay roll top pot to meet regulation distance from thatch. Remove existing faux stone surround and heater. Replace with new wood burning stove and associated flexible flue liner to existing chimney.

    Horse And Groom Lower Heyford Road Caulcott Bicester OX25 4ND

    Received 16 Dec 2022
  20. Application Refused22/03144/F

    Two storey rear extension

    6 Ruscote Avenue Banbury OX16 2NW

    Received 13 Oct 2022
  21. Application Permitted19/00521/O56

    Change of Use from offices (Use Class B1) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)

    27 - 31 High Street Kidlington

    Received 21 Mar 2019
  22. Application Permitted19/02855/DISC

    Discharge of condition 18 (Framework Travel Plan) of 19/01088/OUT

    Bicester Shopping Park Kelso Road Bicester

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  23. Application Permitted21/04162/F

    Creation of farm access and installation of 2 no x 15ft gates

    Oak Tree Farm Tadmarton Road Bloxham OX15 4JA

    Received 15 Dec 2021
  24. Under Consultation26/02084/F

    Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of replacement single-storey rear extension with associated new terrace and changes to fenestration. Removal of existing cement mortar to full extent of all existing elevations and re-point with lime mortar. Replace existing oil fired boiler with an air source heat pump. Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement detached garage.

    Jeffcoates The Lane Hempton OX15 0QX

    Received 10 Aug 2026

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