The Ark Main Street Sibford Ferris Oxfordshire OX15 5RE

1. 4 Mar 2026

   Received by Cherwell

2. 22 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 May 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cherwell granted permission on 5 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Stables Cottage Main Street Sibford Ferris Banbury OX15 5RE

  23/00359/TCA Submitted 10 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  T1 x Acer - Crown reduction up to 3 metres T2 x Cherry - Crown reduction up to 3 metres T3 x Hazel - Crown reduction up to 2 metres and removal of dead branches

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Home Close Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5RE

  26/00800/TCA Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  T1. Ash Fraxinus excelsior - Removal of tree to ground level

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Lambs Croft Back Lane Sibford Ferris OX15 5RE

  25/01878/TCA Submitted 2 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  T1 - Birch - Dismantle and removal to ground level overhanging neighbouring property. T2 - Birch - Fell Standing Dead Tree T3 - Reduce Latural Growth over neighbouring boundary by 2 Meters

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• Applegrove Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris OX15 5QN

  26/00590/TCA Submitted 25 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Tree A (Conifer) circa 5m tall crown lifting (1m) and reduction (2m) as beginning to hinder large vehicles entering the property and walkers using the footpath Tree B (False Acacia) circa 20m tall crown reduction (5m) and thinning to reduce sail and allow more light into garden. Tree C (Beech) circa 25m tall crown reduction (5m) and thinning. Tree has significant sail and branches fully overhang both Hook Norton Road and Back Lane reduction will also allow more light into the front garden. Tree D (Maple 1) circa 7m tall crown thinning (1m-2m) to allow more light into the front garden. Tree E (Maple 2) circa 7m tall crown thinning (1m-2m) to allow more light into the front garden. Tree F (Maple 3) circa 7m tall crown thinning (1m-2m) and thinning to allow more light into the front garden. Tree G (Oak) circa 25m tall crown reduction (5m) and thinning to remove some dead limbs and again reduce sail.

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Virginia Cottage Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris OX15 5QN

  20/00004/TCA Submitted 3 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~28 Feb

  T1 x Wellingtonia - Fell and replace with more suitable species away from retaining wall.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• Barn Cottage 2 Home Farm Court Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5QT

  25/02418/TCA Submitted 8 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  T1 Willow - reduce overhanging branches on lawn side, taking back to old pollard points T2 Beech - reduce over extended laterals over fruit trees by 2 metres T3 Plum - remove deadwood and reduce by 1.5 metres all round

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 26/01740/F Granted

  The Red Lion High Street Islip OX5 2RX

  Demolition of existing modern extensions. New single storey link extension. Internal and external alterations to the building and associated works to facilitate revised layout and provision of guest accommodation alongside manager's flat

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02621/F Awaiting decision

  108 Oxford Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AW

  Demolition of existing garage/outbuilding and erection of single storey side/rear extension (resubmission of 14/01278/F and 17/01815/F)

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02627/LB Awaiting decision

  Claremont House 1 Market Square Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AA

  Installation of 4 external wall-mounted up/down spotlights

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02624/F Awaiting decision

  18 West Street Bicester OX26 2EW

  Demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage/store. Erection of a two-storey rear extension to provide ground-floor WC, utility and dining and first-floor bathroom and en-suite accommodation.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01754/F Granted

  57 Cherry Close Kidlington OX5 1HJ

  Extension to rear, side and front of property, to replace existing conservatory, garage and front porch, to create ancillary accommodation

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications