Planning application
213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, A421, Finmere
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
in accordance with Schedule 17 paragraph 9 (4) (b) of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017 for approval of a scheme of mitigation for Scheduled Work No. 2/104 - A bridge over Work No. 2/49 commencing at a point 166 metres west of the junction of bridleway 213/4 with the dismantled railway and terminating at a point 154 metres north of that junction.
As published by the council, reference 26/02483/SCH17
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02483/SCH17
- Type
- HS2 Schedule 17 submissions
- Status
- Case Officer Assigned
- Received
- 24 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 24 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Fringford And Heyfords
- Parish
- Finmere
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- MK18 4AU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Cherwell register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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26/02485/SCH17 Awaiting decision
213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, A421, Finmere
In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017, the nominated undertaker hereby requests approval of PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS relating to the following development authorised by the Act: Bridleway 213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, Earthworks associated with the realignment of Bridleway 213/4, 1 No. Ancillary Culvert (above ground elements only) and 1 No. headwall, Drainage Ditch, 2 No. Drainage Concrete Cascades, location of vehicle restraint barriers, and the location of the permanent (security and boundary) fencing.
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26/02484/SCH17 Awaiting decision
213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, A421, Finmere
In accordance with Schedule 17 paragraph 9 (1) of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017 to Bring into Use Scheduled Work Nos. 2/104 - A bridge over Work No. 2/49 commencing at a point 166 metres west of the junction of bridleway 213/4 with the dismantled railway and terminating at a point 154 metres north of that junction.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Sep 2026
Received by Cherwell
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1 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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6 Oct 2026
Status changed to Case Officer Assigned
Previously Valid Applicaton Received.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 19 November 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 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017, the nominated undertaker hereby requests approval of PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS relating to the following development authorised by the Act: Bridleway 213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, Earthworks associated with the realignment of Bridleway 213/4, 1 No. Ancillary Culvert (above ground elements only) and 1 No. headwall, Drainage Ditch, 2 No. Drainage Concrete Cascades, location of vehicle restraint barriers, and the location of the permanent (security and boundary) fencing.
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