LocationRosies Cottage Lower Street Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RH

Validated 09/02/2026 Reference No. 26/00269/LB
Council
Date received
6 Feb 2026
Date validated
6 Feb 2026
Postcode
OX15 0RH

Description

Proposal/ DescriptionUpgrading of current household central heating and water heating system with an air source heat pump and compatible domestic hot water cylinder and installation of PV solar (roof mounted) panel system together with battery power storage

Cherwell
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#191 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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