Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) Evenlode Crescent Kidlington OX5 1GN Data via plota.co.uk

Case Officer Assigned 26/01402/CROWN
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
OX5 1GN

Description

Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the expansion of Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre comprising the development of new accommodation blocks and ancillary supporting accommodation, the conversion of existing site infrastructure, demolition of existing structures, creation of additional car parking, landscaping and associated site infrastructure. Data via plota.co.uk

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