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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
30,673Searchable applications
1,752Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 25,613 approved or refused records
2,267Refused applications

23,346 approved · 2,267 refused · 1,277 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jul 2015 to 15 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.

Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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  1. Application Permitted23/02740/F

    Erection of new oak frame 2 bay garage with log store. Single storey and partial two storey extension to existing dwelling. Conversion of existing garage to study

    School House Church Lane Claydon Oxfordshire OX17 1EW

    Received 3 Oct 2023
  2. Application Permitted24/02579/TCA

    T1 – Quince, overall crown reduce by 1.5m, crown thin by up to 15%. T2 – Cherry, Overall crown reduction of up to 3m, Crown thin by 20-30%. T3- Weeping Pear, overall crown reduction by up to 1m. T4 – Norway Maple, crown lift over adjacent Acer to provide a 1.5m clearance, overall crown reduction by up to 2m, thin crown by 15-20%. T5 - Japanese Maple, Suppressed tree, A Symmetrical crown, partial reduction of crown no more than 3m to improve symmetry, formative thin as appropriate no more than 10%. T6 – Silver Birch, crown lift over path to provide a 2.5m clearance, overall crown reduction by up to 2.5m, crown thin by up to 20%.

    Victoria House Horse Fair Deddington OX15 0SH

    Received 24 Sept 2024
  3. Application Permitted26/00916/F

    Erection of a timber boundary structure along the side boundary between the driveways of 19 and 21 Fontwell Road, together with the installation of a garage door to the existing open carport

    21 Fontwell Road Bicester OX26 1BP

    Received 13 Apr 2026
  4. Application Permitted22/00140/F

    Single storey rear extension with replacement roof to rear ground floor extension with insertion of 1 flat roof light. Associated internal alterations.

    43 Kingsway Banbury OX16 9NX

    Received 18 Jan 2022
  5. Screening Opinion Not Requesting EIA18/00052/SO

    Screening Opinion to 18/01158/F - Change of use from B1(a) offices to provide 25 No residential apartments with ancillary parking, bin storage and amenity area.

    The Old Malthouse St Johns Road Banbury

    Received 28 Jun 2018
  6. Application Refused26/00106/F

    11no solar panels to be fitted to rear roof

    Merlins Fir Lane Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SF

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  7. Application Withdrawn23/03563/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 7 (schedule of materials and finishes) of 22/03840/F

    The Little House Clifton Road Deddington Oxfordshire OX15 0TP

    Received 21 Dec 2023
  8. Application Permitted23/02010/F

    Construction of an irrigation pond

    Kirtlington Golf Club Lince Lane Kirtlington Kidlington OX5 3JY

    Received 21 Jul 2023
  9. Application Permitted25/00252/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 6 (foul and surface water drainage), 10 (ventilation and extraction of cooking fumes), 11 (external lighting details), 13 (surface pitch details), 17 (landscaping scheme), 21 (covered cycle parking facilities) and 22 (parking, turning, loading/unloading provision) of 24/02363/F

    Gosford Hill School Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 2NT

    Received 31 Jan 2025
  10. Application Permitted21/01558/DISC

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) and 4 (staged programme of archaeological evaluation and mitigation) of 20/02328/F

    OS Parcel 8975 North Of Middle Farm And West Of Featherbed Lane Mixbury

    Received 30 Apr 2021
  11. Application Permitted26/01810/F

    RETROSPECTIVE - Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and associated external alterations

    6 Covert Close Fritwell Bicester OX27 7AE

    Received 13 Jul 2026
  12. Application Permitted17/00694/F

    Change of use of office/store room to part of Annie's Tea Room (retrospective)

    Annies Tea Room Canal Yard Canal Road Thrupp Kidlington OX5 1JZ

    Received 28 Mar 2017
  13. Application Permitted24/00048/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 12 (interpretation board) of 16/01807/REM

    Site D And E Graven Hill Circular Road Ambrosden

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  14. Application Permitted18/01728/ADV

    9 No illuminated and non-illuminated fascia signs; 2 No illuminated hoarding signs; 1 No illuminated twin leg menu unit

    Proposed Premier Inn And Beefeater Oxford Technology Park Langford Lane Kidlington

    Received 3 Oct 2018
  15. Application Permitted23/03589/F

    Single storey front hallway extension. Two storey side extension with connected single storey extension to side and rear.

    7 Cedar Drive Bicester OX26 4EZ

    Received 22 Dec 2023
  16. Application Permitted25/02968/F

    Single storey rear extension

    66 Cranesbill Drive Bicester OX26 3ZF

    Received 14 Nov 2025
  17. No Objections22/00781/TEL

    The removal and replacement of 1 No. Existing antenna with 1No. Upgraded antenna affixed to the monopole, the installation of 1No. Bowler cabinet, 1 No. 6130 cabinet and 1 No. Alifabs Bob cabinet, the installation of 1No. GPS unit affixed to the monopole and ancillary development thereto

    Orange Telecommunications Mast OXF7002 Addison Road Banbury OX16 9AU

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  18. Application Permitted22/02839/TCA

    T1- T2 x Sycamore- Self sets growing from base of outbuilding causing structural damage, Fell T3 x Yew-Crown raise 2m over outbuilding roof. T4 x Yew-Crown raise 5.5m over side road.

    Bridge House Brick Hill Hook Norton OX15 5PU

    Received 9 Sept 2022
  19. Application Permitted18/00010/DISC

    Discharge of Condition 2 (landscaping scheme) of 15/01962/F

    Little Acres Woodstock Road Yarnton

    Received 8 Jan 2018
  20. Application Permitted19/00707/LB

    New shop signage

    11B Market Place Banbury OX16 5LG

    Received 17 Apr 2019
  21. Application Permitted21/03135/TCA

    T1, T2 x Alder - Dismantle and remove to ground level as growing through crown of more desirable Beech tree. T3 x Pine - Fell as growing through above Beech tree. T4 x Yew - Fell as poor specimen due to previous Conifers overshadowing. Replace with a more suitable specimen.

    The Long House Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5RG

    Received 7 Sept 2021
  22. Application Permitted20/02409/TPO_5

    FIVE DAY NOTICE T1 (Oak) - Badly damaged by storm. Part of the tree is split and branches are hanging on the ground. Remove fallen branches

    Land behind The Old Quarry House Fenway Steeple Aston Bicester OX25 4SS

    Received 3 Sept 2020
  23. Application Permitted20/01977/CLUP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for the erection of an ancillary building incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse in accordance with Schedule 2 Part 1 Class E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

    Pine Trees Berry Hill Road Adderbury OX17 3HF

    Received 22 Jul 2020
  24. Under Consultation22/00503/TCA

    T1-T6 x Ash trees - fell, at risk of damaging building and ash die back

    Holly Tree Farm Hornton Lane Horley Banbury OX15 6BJ

    Received 21 Feb 2022

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