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Cherwell planning applications
4,167 applications. 93% approved. 57 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 4,167 planning applications from Cherwell. 2,050 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Cherwell takes a median of 57 days to decide a planning application, ranking 98 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/02363/TCA Awaiting decision
The Red House Street Through Burdrop Burdrop OX15 5RQ
T1 Beech - Crown reduce laterally by 3 metres apically and laterally. Crown lift, 6 metres. T2 Beech - Crown reduce laterally by 3 metres apically and laterally up to 3 metres. Crown lift, 6 metres. G1 x 4 Horse Chestnut - Crown lift 6 metres, lifting away from boundary T3 Weeping Willow - Pollard at 12 metres T4 Laburnum sp - Remove two lowest limbs on NW due to crack in the base of the tree. Removal sail weight towards property. T5 Ash - Sectional felling due to Ash dieback disease present. T6 Goat Willow - Fell to ground level T7 Walnut - Crown reduce by 3 metres laterally and apically
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26/02309/NMA Awaiting decision
Drayton Lodge Farmhouse Warwick Road Banbury OX17 1HJ
Non material amendment to 22/02357/REM - Amend the allotment drawing to omit the gates and palisade fencing and to include a sign to state "Parking for allotments only". The NEAP has been updated to relocate the platform for the table tennis area as it's current location does not work due to level differences.
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26/02308/TCA Awaiting decision
22 Crouch Street Banbury OX16 9PP
G1 Holly, Hazel - Crown Reduction - Reduce height and spread by up to 1 metre. Remove right hand stem by up to 5 metres and remove various holly suckers and hazel, up to yew to ground level. T1 Portuguese Laurel - Crown Reduction - Reduce height and spread by up to 2 metres. T2 Bay - Reduce to 1.8 metres from ground level - by up to 2 metres.
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26/02241/TCA Awaiting decision
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 main central stem fractured to base - fell T3 Oak - Crown raise 5.5 metres all round.
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26/02307/AGN Awaiting decision
Noke Farm Noke OX3 9TU
Erection of two Agricultural Buildings
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26/02273/F Awaiting decision
Forbury Northampton Road Weston On The Green OX25 3QH
Erection of single storey-storey rear/side extension
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26/02340/DISC Awaiting decision
Garage At 2 The Limes Oxford Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AN
Discharge of Condition 3 (HMMP) of 26/00392/F
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26/02343/DISC Awaiting decision
Sugarswell Bungalow Sugarswell Lane Shenington OX15 6FA
Discharge of Conditions 4 (biodiversity enhancement), 13 (enclosure details) and 14 (Landscape Scheme) of 24/03398/F
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26/02284/TCA Awaiting decision
Home Farm House Church Lane Weston On The Green OX25 3QS
G1 conifers - Fell all conifers to replace with cherry laurel (section highlighted pink in photo and aerial view)
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26/02319/F Awaiting decision
Quick Fit Garage Part Of A34 By Weston On The Green Weston On The Green Oxfordshire OX25 3QQ
Construction of a steel canopy
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26/02317/F Awaiting decision
46 Cranesbill Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 3WQ
Construction of a single-storey rear extension and associated external works.
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26/02332/DISC Awaiting decision
Land North West Of Windmill Nurseries London Road Bicester
Discharge of part Condition 30 (details and specifications of the Pump Station, PV Inverter, Sprinkler Tanks and Pump House) of 24/03259/F
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26/02313/F Awaiting decision
74 Fair Close Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4YR
Roof alterations and loft conversion to create a rear flat-roofed dormer
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26/02267/TCA Awaiting decision
Chequers End Northampton Road Weston On The Green Oxfordshire OX25 3QH
T1 Ash - Fell to near ground level.
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26/02315/F Awaiting decision
Applea Banks Lower Street Barford St Michael OX15 0RH
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 26/01387/F - (increase in the ridge height of the extension roof 200-300mm and addition of a small letterbox style window within the south elevation)
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26/02265/DISC Awaiting decision
Land North And Adjoining Home Farm Banbury Road B4100 Caversfield
Discharge of Conditions 4 (means of access) of 24/02782/F
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26/02247/DISC Awaiting decision
54 South Bar Street Banbury OX16 9AB
Discharge of Condition 7 (Glazed Screen) of 25/01671/LB
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26/02252/TCA Awaiting decision
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 die back throughout. Removal to allow reinstatement with heavy standard Dawyck Beech specimen tree.
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26/02250/TCA Awaiting decision
Caris Lodge Goose Green Deddington OX15 0SZ
T1 Walnut - Re-reduce close to previous, removing approximately 2 metres of regrowth.
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26/02249/TCA Awaiting decision
Arch House New Street Deddington OX15 0SL
T1 Willow - Removal to a stump as close as possible to ground level.
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26/02251/TCA Awaiting decision
21 Crouch Street Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9PP
Mixed (G1) - • Crown lifting the south side of the mixed group to approximately 4 metres above ground level. • Crown reduction of the remaining south side by up to 2 metres.
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26/02311/F Awaiting decision
Formerley A Touch Of Pine Southam Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 2RX
Erection of a non-permanent, ancillary storage building
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26/01833/CROWN Awaiting decision
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 connection with the phased provision of non-detained asylum accommodation. The Proposed Development comprises the retention and change of use of Building A6, the demolition of existing buildings and structures, the erection of new modular accommodation, and the provision of space for associated health and welfare facilities, site infrastructure, wastewater treatment plant, roads, access ways, security infrastructure, parking, staff accommodation and facilities, and open space and recreational areas, to accommodate up to 1,256 service users.
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26/02294/F Awaiting decision
Stratfield Brake Sports Ground Gosford All Blacks RFC Frieze Way Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1UP
Installation of floodlights to rugby pitch
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26/02335/CLUP Awaiting decision
4 The Buntings Bicester OX26 6WE
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for the erection of a single-single storey rear extension with 2no rooflights and installation of a new side door
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26/02248/TCA Awaiting decision
Spring House Back Lane Souldern OX27 7JF
T1 Walnut - crown reduce by removing 2 metres from the entire crown area.
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26/02242/TCA Awaiting decision
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, with a dense crown extending close to the house and over the front garden. Its size and position make the garden difficult to maintain and reduce light to the front elevation and adjoining windows. The proposal is to remove the tree and stump and restore the front garden
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26/02244/TCA Awaiting decision
Weydale Main Street Upper Tadmarton OX15 5SQ
T1 Norway Spruce - Fell
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26/02243/TCA Awaiting decision
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
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26/02240/TCA Awaiting decision
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)
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26/02268/F Awaiting decision
51 Beaulieu Close Banbury OX16 4FG
Removal of the existing fence along rear garden and erection of replacement and extended boundary fencing
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26/02277/F Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory Street From Banbury Road To Shipton On Cherwell Shipton On Cherwell Oxfordshire OX5 1JL
Alteration and extension to an existing 7 bedroom detached dwelling. Demolition of piecemeal additions to the east of the property, with sensitive replacement extension to rationalise the eastern elevation and overall roofscape in an equivalent footprint area as existing. Conversion of attic to habitable space; waterproofing works to existing cellar; construction of breakfast pavilion, covered south facing loggia and single-storey north-west extension with covered north entrance loggia. Repairs and refurbishment to the exterior of the property, as well as sustainable upgrades to the thermal envelope and airtightness. Sustainable servicing upgrades to suit the functionality of a growing family. Internal reconfiguration and upgrades throughout, including reconsidered circulation routes and wall configurations. Landscaping works within the immediate curtilage of the property
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26/02269/F Awaiting decision
26 Colesbourne Road Bloxham OX15 4TB
Demolition of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of a larger replacement single-storey rear extension (30sqm), alterations to fenestration and associated works
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26/02239/TCA Awaiting decision
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 metres to be shaped and maintained. T2 Holly - Tree to be pollarded at a height of 3 metres. The regrowth at 3 metres to be shaped and maintained.
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26/02246/F Awaiting decision
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, alterations to the rear garden including terracing and formation of a seating area
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26/02245/DISC Awaiting decision
Land South Of Green Lane Chesterton
Discharge of Condition 6 (Solar Panels) of 25/00950/REM
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26/02287/TEL Awaiting decision
58 Winters Way Bloxham Banbury OX15 4QS
To install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5, detailed as 11m wooden pole at the above location
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26/02285/TPO Awaiting decision
1 New Manor House South Side Steeple Aston Bicester OX25 4RR
Yew Tree - 1m reduction overall, 4m lift over shared access driveway, 5m lift over path and main road, removal of dead wood, subject to TPO 03/2022
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26/02238/TCA Awaiting decision
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 metres above ground level
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26/02237/TCA Awaiting decision
Rossili House Kings Road Bloxham OX15 4QE
T1 Walnut- Fell to ground level.
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26/02236/AGN Awaiting decision
Oathill Farm Claydon Road Cropredy Oxfordshire OX17 1QA
2x barns for livestock 1x barn for farm storage hay and feed storage
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26/02222/F Awaiting decision
1 Bowerman Close Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1TP
Two storey side extension and minor internal works
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26/02224/LB Awaiting decision
Tuckers House Market Place Deddington OX15 0SA
Decorative and remedial works throughout interior and replacement of existing concrete paving slabs to exterior (existing unauthorised)
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26/02221/F Awaiting decision
1 Fairford Way Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4YG
Two storey side extension
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26/02223/DISC Awaiting decision
OS Parcel 9195 North Of Claydon Road Cropredy
Discharge of Condition 6 (Contamination Report) of 23/00977/OUT
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26/02220/F Awaiting decision
3 The Green Chesterton Oxfordshire OX26 1UU
Sub-division of land at 3 The Green to provide site for new attached three bedroom dwelling with 2x parking spaces and associated garden areas. Access to new dwelling off existing vehicular access with dropped kerb width increased to 4.5m. New vehicular access with dropped kerb 4.5m to serve 3 The Green to access 2x parking spaces.
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26/02211/F Awaiting decision
Studley Wood Golf Club The Straight Mile Horton Cum Studley Oxfordshire OX33 1BF
Remodelling of the driving range, 9th hole and 10th tees in order to address severe drainage issues, provide increased irrigation storage capacity and improve the strategy and appearance of the 9th hole, and including the provision of a rainwater harvesting scheme and extensive planting & habitat creation.
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26/02214/DISC Awaiting decision
19 Hazel Crescent Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1EH
Discharge of Condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage), 4 (Highway Access), 6 (Biodiversity Method Statement) and 7 (Cycle Parking Facilities) of 25/01827/F
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26/02210/DISC Awaiting decision
Deerfields Farm Canal Lane Bodicote Oxfordshire OX15 4AD
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Stone Sample Panel), 6 (Brick Sample Panel), 7 (Architectural Details), 8 (Tile/Slate Sample), 9 (Chimney Details), 10 (Boundary Treatment) and 17 (Staggered Barriers) of 24/03213/REM
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26/02272/TPO Awaiting decision
The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Bicester Road Launton Bicester OX26 5DP
Various Tree Works - Subject to TPO 001/1981
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/02181/TEL Decided
Thorpe Road Wardington OX17 1SP
9M Light Wooden Pole
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26/00019/F Refused
Manor Court North Side Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SE
Two storey rear extension to replace existing single storey extension; window replacement; associated internal refurbishment
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26/02178/TEL Decided
Opposite 48 Freehold Street Lower Heyford Bicester OX25 5NS
1 New 11m Light Pole.
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26/02010/TCA Granted
2 The Old Cottage Church Street Bloxham OX15 4ET
T1 Silver Birch - thin left side of tree by 2 metres approx. to balance
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26/01852/F Granted
4 Caldwell Road Banbury OX16 9FB
Installation of air source heat pump to side elevation of dwelling
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26/01980/TCA Granted
The Old Coach House West End Hornton OX15 6DA
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Ash - Fell T3 Ash - Fell T4 Ash - Fell T5 Ash - Fell
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26/02011/TCA Granted
Cherry Cottage Main Street North Newington OX15 6AJ
T1 Ornamental Cherry - trim around tree by 1.8 metres approx.
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26/01627/F Granted
14 Cherry Road Banbury OX16 0RL
RETROSPECTIVE Double storey side and part single part double rear extension and widening of access and formation of associated dropped kerb (revised scheme of application 26/00663/F to include an additional single storey rear element)
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26/02188/TEL Decided
Outside 31 Woodfield Banbury OX16 1PU
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) – Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - 1 No 9m light wooden pole
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26/01981/NMA Granted
Land West Of Church Ley Field Adjacent To Blackthorn Road Blackthorn
Amend Condition 14 with regards to District Licensing Requirements and replace with two conditions imposed by Naturespace as well as three informatives. (proposed as non material amendment of 23/03071/OUT)
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,198 decisions from Cherwell between 2017 and 2026, part of 4,167 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,630 granted against 209 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,752 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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17/02399/CCE Decided
1 Wetherby Road Bicester OX26 1BH
Confirmation of compliance of conditions for 09/00174/REM
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18/00199/CCE Decided
Former Building 32 And Adj Land At Camp Road Upper Heyford Bicester OX25 5LX
Confirmation of compliance of conditions for 14/01366/REM
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18/00201/CCE Decided
Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford Bicester OX25 5HD
Confirmation of compliance of conditions for 10/01642/OUT
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19/00875/CCE Decided
33 Oxford Road And Land To The Rear Of Nos. 35 - 59 Oxford Road Bodicote Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 4AB
Confirmation of compliance of conditions for 09/00939/F
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19/00877/CCE Decided
33 Oxford Road And Land To The Rear Of Nos. 35 - 59 Oxford Road Bodicote Banbury OX15 4AB
Confirmation of compliance of conditions for 13/01682/F
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19/00876/CCE Decided
33 Oxford Road And Land To The Rear Of Nos. 35 - 59 Oxford Road Bodicote Banbury OX15 4AB
Confirmation of compliance of conditions for 12/00290/F
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19/02731/TPO_5 Granted
Garth Park Launton Road Bicester OX26 6PS
FIVE DAY NOTICE 1 x Yew- Small oppressed Yew tree. Dead. Footpath/train line target area
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19/02692/CCE Decided
Hornton Grounds Quarry Street From Stratford Road To Hornton Grounds Quarry Hornton OX15 6HH
Confirmation of compliance of condition 1 (time) of 16/00752/F
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19/02682/TCA Granted
Cherry Cottage Main Street North Newington OX15 6AJ
T1 x Beech - Fell.
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19/02725/TCA Granted
1 Stud Farm Cottages East End Adderbury Banbury OX17 3NW
G1 x Row of 13 nos Leylandii G2 x 4 nos Spruce Which previously made a hedge for screening from neighboring properties. These trees have not been maintained as a hedge for many years. They were topped off approximately 10 years ago. All of these trees are now over mature and have reached the end of their useful life expectancy. All of the limbs are extremely long and heavy for their attachments and have now started to fail.These trees are now a hazard to the public footpath below and surrounding properties that are within striking distance of failing branches. They also restrict the sun into all surrounding areas. The application is to remove all of these trees in order to prevent any damage or injuries occurring.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 999 49%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 630 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 420 20%
Planning agents in Cherwell
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Digi Design Co Architecture Ltd 100% granted overall 9
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Edgars Limited 88% granted overall 8
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Frampton Town Planning Limited 88% granted overall 4
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Stable Architecture Ltd 94% granted overall 4
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Thinking Buildings Limited 89% granted overall 2
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Featherbed Architects Ltd 89% granted overall 2
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Applications by ward in Cherwell
- Adderbury, Bloxham And Bodicote 359
- Banbury Calthorpe And Easington 149
- Banbury Cross And Neithrop 217
- Banbury Grimsbury And Hightown 126
- Banbury Hardwick 59
- Banbury Ruscote 56
- Bicester East 115
- Bicester North And Caversfield 84
- Bicester South And Ambrosden 181
- Bicester West 73
- Cropredy, Sibfords And Wroxton 605
- Deddington 564
- Fringford And Heyfords 445
- Kidlington East 191
- Kidlington West 175
- Launton And Otmoor 474
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Cherwell decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Cherwell decided 2050 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Cherwell?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Cherwell decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 2049 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 49% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Cherwell decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3198 decisions from Cherwell between 2017 and 2026, out of 4,167 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Cherwell?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 263 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Cherwell: 4,167 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 2,050 decided, 93% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 2,561 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 3,198 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.