Search Cherwell District Council planning applications

Search current and historic planning applications published by Cherwell District Council - 450 applications in the last 90 days across 68 towns and areas and 13 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Cherwell District Council decided 1,091 planning applications and approved 92%; 47% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 days ago Case Officer Assigned 26/02246/F

1 Rose Cottage Main Street Hanwell Banbury OX17 1HW

Single-storey rear extension, internal alterations and reordering, alterations to fenestration, installation of two rooflights and Juliet balcony, alt...

Full Development Cherwell
2 days ago Under Consultation 26/02197/F

Barn North Of Austin Grounds Farm Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris OX15 5QR

Alterations to and conversion of barn to form one dwelling and formation of associated hardstanding

Full Development Cherwell
2 days ago Valid Applicaton Received 26/02179/F

Village Farm Oxford Road Bletchingdon

Erection of agricultural building together with associated farm track to provide access to grazing fields

Full Development Cherwell
10 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02209/F

Easton House Manor Road Adderbury Oxfordshire OX17 3EL

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two storey side/rear extension

Full Development Cherwell
10 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02312/DISC

White Lion Cottage Oxford Road Adderbury Oxfordshire OX17 3NF

Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone panel), 4 (plaster/render) and 5 (windows/doors) of 26/00554/LB

Discharge Of Conditions Cherwell
10 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02132/DISC

White Lion Cottage Oxford Road Adderbury Oxfordshire OX17 3NF

Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone panel), 4 (plaster/render) and 5 (windows/doors) of 25/01776/F (26/00546/NMA).

Discharge Of Conditions Cherwell
9 Sept 2026 Valid Applicaton Received 26/01561/F

Os Parcel 7400 Sw Of River Cherwell Adj Part Of A34 By Hampton Gay And Poyle Hampton Gay And Poyle

Retention of one storage container and one mobile home for purposes ancillary to the agricultural use of the land.

Full Development Cherwell
9 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02177/F

18 Robins Close Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RP

Installation of home EV charger

Full Development Cherwell
9 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02043/LB

Northfield Farmhouse Water Eaton Lane Gosford OX5 2PU

Construction of pool house on site of collapsed structure, refurbishment of swimming pool and associated external works

Listed Building Cherwell
9 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02042/F

Northfield Farmhouse Water Eaton Lane Gosford OX5 2PU

Erection of pool house on site of collapsed structure, refurbishment of swimming pool and associated external works

Full Development Cherwell
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02101/F

Tomwell Farm Hempton OX15 0QB

Erection of 30 ground mounted solar panels for personal use

Full Development Cherwell
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02184/LB

Banbury Butchers 27 Bridge Street Banbury OX16 5PN

Alterations to 4no dormer windows to form 50% area of glazed to enable permanent ventilation to cold roof space.

Listed Building Cherwell
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/01222/OUT

Barford Road Farm Barford Road South Newington OX15 4JJ

10 new dwellings, including 3 affordable dwellings and associated garages, on previously developed land.

Outline Application Cherwell
7 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 24/03002/F

9 Lambs Crescent Banbury OX16 9BZ

Alterations to and conversion of approved garage building to a 1 bedroom dwelling

Full Development Cherwell
4 Sept 2026 Valid Applicaton Received 26/01624/M106

Land East Of Warwick Road Drayton Warwick Road Banbury

Modification of Section 106 - variation to remove reference to ‘Local Connection’ for marketing shared ownership units.

Application to Modify a Section 106 Cherwell
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/01843/F

Blessed George Napier Roman Catholic School Addison Road Banbury OX16 9DG

Erection of approximately 280m of 2.4m high fencing.

Full Development Cherwell
3 Sept 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/01997/CCE

22 Blackwell Drive Banbury OX16 9PF

Confirmation of Compliance that all planning conditions have been complied with for 15/01326/OUT and 19/00895/REM

Compliance with Conditions Cherwell
3 Sept 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02256/TCA

The Nook The Green Barford St Michael OX15 0RN

T1 and T2 - Fagus Grandifolia We require an overcrown reduction by 25% of the canopy (2.5 metres)Light thinning and crown lift of the canopy Update 03...

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02097/DISC

Oak Park Part Of A34 By Hampton Gay And Poyle Hampton Gay And Poyle Kidlington OX5 2GJ

Discharge of Conditions 9 (Lighting), 10 (Drainage), 11 (Floor Levels), 12 (Ecology Landcsape) and 13 (Landscaping Scheme) of Planning Permission 22/0...

Discharge Of Conditions Cherwell
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02167/CLUP

40 Longfellow Road Banbury OX16 9LB

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a single storey rear extension

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Cherwell
3 Sept 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02252/TCA

Castle End House Castle Street Deddington OX15 0TE

Original sent on the 26/07/26 Not recieved T1 ~ Horse Chestnut ~ Fell ~ Tree in server decline with Phytophthora present and active. Dead wood and tip...

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02072/F

16 Park Rise Ambrosden OX25 2LY

Erection of two-storey rear and side extensions with loft conversion and associated changes to fenestration

Full Development Cherwell
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02023/F

Land North And South Of Pingle Drive Bicester

Installation of a switchboard and transformer to serve Bicester Village

Full Development Cherwell
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/01833/CROWN

Bicester Garrison Site A Street From Blackthorn Bridge To Arncott Piddington

Full planning permission for the temporary change of use of the former defence storage & distribution centre site (MOD Bicester A - site) in connectio...

Crown Development Application Cherwell
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02151/DISC

14 Begbroke Lane Begbroke Kidlington OX5 1RN

Discharge of Conditions 3 (render sample), 4 (roof tile sample), 6 (biodiversity method statement) & Biodiversity Net Gain condition of 26/00838/F

Discharge Of Conditions Cherwell
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02147/F

71 Powys Grove Banbury OX16 0UG

Single storey rear extension. Demolition of existing conservatory, internal alterations and all associated works.

Full Development Cherwell
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02085/LB

Jeffcoates The Lane Hempton OX15 0QX

Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of replacement single-storey rear extension with associated new terrace and changes t...

Listed Building Cherwell
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02084/F

Jeffcoates The Lane Hempton OX15 0QX

Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of replacement single-storey rear extension with associated new terrace and changes t...

Full Development Cherwell
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02079/F

22 Nickling Road Banbury OX16 1AR

Alterations and extension to garage and its conversion to habitable accommodation

Full Development Cherwell
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/01368/CDC

Sainsburys Pioneer Square Bure Place Bicester OX26 6FA

The installation of marine plyboards for public art murals use on the side of the building

Deemed Regs 3 Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02248/TCA

Spring House Back Lane Souldern OX27 7JF

T1 Walnut - crown reduce by removing 2 metres from the entire crown area.

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02014/F

Mahindra Racing Unit 2 Wildmere Court Banbury OX16 3AD

Removal of existing aluminium framed glazed window and replacement with new glazed sectional shutter door to match the appearance of the existing glaz...

Full Development Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02146/F

45 Queens Road Banbury OX16 0EB

Erection of single storey rear extension with 6 skylights and associated changes to fenestration

Full Development Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02242/TCA

29 North Street Banbury OX16 3LH

A crab apple tree situated within the small front garden. The tree has become overgrown and disproportionately large for the confined garden area, wit...

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02155/F

1 Blackwood Place Bodicote Oxfordshire OX15 4BD

Single storey front extension with associated internal and external works

Full Development Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02078/F

Eden House West End Lane Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NG

Single storey side infill extension and conversion of existing garage/office building to ancillary residential accommodation

Full Development Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02227/F

The Old Vicarage Church Lane Kirtlington OX5 3HJ

Removal and like-for-like replacement of Cotswold stone slate roof to annexe within the grounds of the Grade II listed Old Vicarage

Full Development Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02153/CLUP

49 Bailey Road Banbury OX16 1HW

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for loft conversion with roof extension

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/02044/F

The Bungalow 22 Greenway Caulcott Oxfordshire OX25 4NF

Erection of a detached barn-style dwelling with detached garage, associated access, parking, landscaping and residential curtilage.

Full Development Cherwell
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation 26/01968/CDC

Whitelands Farm Sports Ground Whitelands Way Bicester OX26 1AJ

Creation of a synthetic turf pitch including fencing, floodlighting, storage container, pathways, spectator areas and ancillary equipment

Deemed Regs 3 Cherwell
31 Aug 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02244/TCA

Weydale Main Street Upper Tadmarton OX15 5SQ

T1 Norway Spruce - Fell

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
31 Aug 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02243/TCA

Marick Down End Hook Norton OX15 5LL

T1 Goat Willow - Re pollard back to previous points. T2 Juniper - Fell poor condition T3 Apple - Reduce 1.5 metres T4 Apple ~ Reduce 1 metre

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
31 Aug 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02241/TCA

Elmridge Farm House Main Street Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5RT

T1 Ash - Crown reduce by 4 metres in height and 2 metres on laterals to relieve end weight major basil and stem decay. T2 Ash - Multi stemmed with mai...

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
30 Aug 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02240/TCA

Church Of St Mary Magdalene Main Street Duns Tew OX25 6JL

T1 - Oak Crown reduction by 3-4 metres (depending on which section of the canopy)

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
28 Aug 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02239/TCA

Gable Cottage 11 High Street Upper Heyford OX25 5LE

T1 Holly - tree has two main trunks, one of which is to be cut back to a single trunk. Tree to be pollarded at a height of 3 metres. The regrowth at 3...

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation 26/01812/F

Apple Blossom Main Street Hanwell Oxfordshire OX17 1HL

Variation of Condition 2 of 22/01537/F - to increase the pitch of the roof

Full Development Cherwell
28 Aug 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02174/AGN

Swifts House Farm Street From Baynards Green To Bucknell Stoke Lyne

Proposal is for two polytunnels and two water storage tanks. The polytunnels are 9.1m wide x 27.4m deep x 3.7m height. The water storage tanks are mad...

Agricultural Notification Cherwell
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation 26/02046/LB

3 Daisy Hill Duns Tew OX25 6LB

Removal of two first floor windows to the rear elevation and insertion of two Conservation-style rooflights to the rear roof slope

Listed Building Cherwell
28 Aug 2026 Under Consultation 26/02025/CLUE

Manor Farmhouse Church Lane Barford St John OX15 0PS

Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development for re-instatement of the approved window opening and installation of the approved timber window to ...

Certificate of Lawful Use Existing Cherwell
27 Aug 2026 Case Officer Assigned 26/02238/TCA

The Old Vicarage Church Street Bicester OX26 6AY

T1 Beech - cut back to create 1.5 metres clearance from the residence and 3.5 metres clearance above ground level G2 Lime group - Crown raise to 2.4 m...

Works To Trees In Conservation Area Cherwell
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Decisions in Cherwell Full decision record →

66daysmedian to decide14 days slower than UK
39%decided within 8 weeks34 pts below UK
93%approved4 pts above UK
230of 339UK rank for speedup 26 places on last year

1,239 decisions in the 12 months to April 2026. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cherwell District Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 1,239 applications Cherwell District Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 66 days, and 39% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Cherwell District Council approve?
93% of the applications Cherwell District Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Cherwell District Council's public planning register (planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Cherwell District Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 12 Sept 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Cherwell District Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 1,623 current planning applications from Cherwell District Council, received since 2 Jan 2026, 450 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 32,102 earlier applications from Cherwell District Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 12 Sept 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Cherwell: 11 Sept 2026. We check the council's portal daily.