LocationUrsuline Convent 4-6 Kings End Bicester OX26 6DT

Validated 10/03/2026 Reference No. 26/00617/LB
Council
Date received
7 Mar 2026
Date validated
7 Mar 2026
Postcode
OX26 6DT

Description

Proposal/ DescriptionBoundary Wall - The work involves carefully removing sections of loose base stones and masonry in short sections of no more than 500mm long, cleaning the areas to remove loose debris, and rebuilding to match existing in a lime mortar. Also looking to deep rake and repoint the mortar joints on the exposed face complete with a lime mortar, replacing any missing bricks or stones with new to match the existing.

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
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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