20 Somerville Drive Bicester OX26 4TU

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Cherwell

2. 3 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 August 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 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cherwell for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cherwell decided full applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 15 Somerville Drive Bicester OX26 4TU

  25/03204/F Submitted 9 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of new gates and section of fence (Retrospective). Proposed installation of additional section of fence.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Shangri La 1 Somerville Drive Bicester OX26 4TU

  24/01162/F Submitted 29 Apr 2024 50 yards away

  Raise height of garden walls

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 74 Fair Close Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4YR

  26/02313/F Submitted 3 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Raise the roof of the dwelling by altering the roof pitch and insert dormer in the rear roof slope

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Domestic

• 72 Fair Close Bicester OX26 4YR

  25/03032/F Submitted 20 Nov 2025 150 yards away

  Removal of existing conservatory and replacement with enlarged single storey extension with associated internal reconfigurations

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Adjacent To No 1 St Peters Crescent Bicester OX26 4XA

  25/02308/DISC Submitted 8 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 6 (covered cycle parking facilities) and 7 (method statement for enhancing biodiversity) of 24/00542/F (APP/C3105/W/24/3347192)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 9 Fair Close Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4YW

  26/01112/F Submitted 5 May 2026 150 yards away

  First floor rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 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