65 Merganser Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6XT

1. 15 Apr 2026

   Received by Cherwell

2. 23 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 18 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cherwell took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cherwell for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 65 Merganser Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6XT

  26/00947/F Submitted 15 Apr 2026 0m away

  Single storey rear extension with flat roof and lantern.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Merganser Drive Bicester OX26 6UQ

  26/00629/NMA Submitted 11 Mar 2026 80m away

  Minor amendment to porch wall position and amendment to fenestration (proposed as non-material amendment to 25/01853/F)

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 67 Merlin Way Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6YG

  26/01028/CLUP Submitted 23 Apr 2026 160m away

  Single storey extension to the rear not exceeding 4m in depth and erection of new porch not exceeding 3 m2 (measured externally) or 3m in height

  Granted Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 67 Shearwater Drive Bicester OX26 6YR

  21/01793/F Submitted 20 May 2021 179m away

  Single storey side extension, garage conversion and rear conservatory

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Falcon Mead Bicester OX26 6XE

  26/00701/F Submitted 17 Mar 2026 215m away

  Single storey rear extension following removal of an existing conservatory

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Partridge Chase Bicester OX26 6XF

  26/00304/F Submitted 4 Feb 2026 256m away

  Conversion of remaining garage space to habitable accommodation and erection of extension to rear

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 26/01718/HPA Granted

  Tuther Corner Brill HP18 9UZ

  Single-storey rear extension – height to eaves 2.65m, overall height 4m, length 6.7m

  2 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/02092/HPA Awaiting decision

  88 Springfield Avenue Banbury OX16 9JB

  Single storey rear extension, height to eaves 3m, overall height 3m, length 6m

  11 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/02080/HPA Awaiting decision

  24 Almond Avenue Kidlington OX5 1EN

  Single storey rear extension - Height to eaves 2.5m, length 4m, overall height 4m

  10 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01372/DEM Granted

  North Oxfordshire Academy Drayton Road Banbury OX16 0UD

  Demolition is required because the existing sectional concrete chimney has become obsolete following the proposed heating plant refurbishment. The new boiler system will discharge via roof-level flues, meaning the existing chimney is no longer necessary.

  1 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01534/HPA Granted

  21 Sinclair Avenue Banbury OX16 1BG

  Single storey rear extension, height to eaves 2.95m, overall height 2.95m, length 4.3m

  16 Jun 2026 Prior approval