Cherwell is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #239 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Cherwell decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #55 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #72 of 292

49%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #239 of 292

48%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #210 of 292

79%

Minor dwellings approved

117 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

20 decided (10+ homes)

93%

Change of use approved

44 decided

1,082

Total decisions

73 refused in 2025

Nearby applications

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See attached schedule

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26/00803/DISC - 20 Apr 2026

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T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell T2 Lawson Cypress - Fell T3 Apple - Reduce crown by 1...

26/00959/TCA - 15 Apr 2026

32 Bridge Street Banbury OX16 5PN

Repairs to existing pitched roof and replacement of flat roof areas

26/00549/LB - 15 Apr 2026

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26/00508/CDC - 13 Apr 2026