The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Cherwell District Council, 2025
68 appeals decided in 2025, 40% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed17 December 2025· other3371110Little Brook, The Colony, 7 Colony Road, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RY
- Allowed17 December 2025· householder3371102Little Brook, The Colony, 7 Colony Road, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RY
revised roof slope from the consented drawings ref 2100437/F
- Allowed16 December 2025· major3355576Land West of Fringford Road, Caversfield, OX27 8TJ
outline application for demolition of existing structures and erection of up to 99 dwellings, access, open space and associated works with all matters reserved except for access
- Allowed26 November 2025· householder337252537 Fernhill Road, Begbroke, Kidlington, OX5 1RR
First floor extension and cladding of external walls with render
- Allowed26 November 2025· minor3370980Garage at 2 The Limes, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AN
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a flat-roofed two-storey dwelling
- Allowed24 November 2025· minor3371183Newlands, Shutford Road, Epwell, Oxfordshire, OX15 6ER
Agricultural worker’s dwelling
- Dismissed12 November 2025· minor336886263 Sandford Green, Banbury, OX16 0SB
part single/double storey rear extension and first floor side extensions to facilitate additional 1 studio flat and reduction of 2 existing 2 bed flats to 1 bed flats
- Dismissed11 November 2025· householder33731982 Somerville Drive, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 4TU
erection of 0.83m close boarded fencing on top of existing original front garden 1m brick wall and installation of 2m wooden gates/posts
- Dismissed10 November 2025· ldc3367838The Barn at Point To Point Farm, Mollington, Banbury, OX17 1QE
Certificate of lawful use for existing use of part of a barn as a single dwellinghouse
- Dismissed7 November 2025· ldc3342942Manor Cottage, Middleton Park, Middleton Stoney, Bicester, OX25 4AQ
Provision of a new means of access to a highway and the formation of an area of hardstanding to form a driveway
- Notice upheld7 November 2025· enforcement333914116 Almond Avenue, Kidlington, OX5 1EN
Change of use of land from single dwellinghouse to two dwellinghouses
- Notice varied and upheld7 November 2025· enforcement3329406Fairview Cottage Main Road, Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5HB
- Notice varied and upheld7 November 2025· enforcement3329405Fairview Cottage Main Road, Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5HB
Without planning permission, the construction of a timber outbuilding and associated engineering operations, including the raising of land levels and the construction of a retaining wall
- Dismissed17 October 2025· minor3368803Land Rear of Bridge House and 1 and 2 The Villas, Wendlebury, Oxfordshire, OX25 2PW
permission in principle for residential development of 2-3 dwellings
- Dismissed15 October 2025· minor3324704Hempton Road, Part of Os Parcel 8752 East of Combe Cottage and South of St Johns Way, Deddington , Oxfordshire, OX15 0QR
an outline planning application for the erection of up to 9 dwellings and creation of associated vehicular and pedestrian access onto Hempton Road, highway improvements, parking, landscaping, drainage features, open space, and associated infrastructure, with a ll matters to be reserved except new vehicular access into the site from Hempton Road
- Dismissed1 October 2025· minor3367723Land Adjacent 53 and 54 Hambleside, Bicester, OX26 2GB
construction of a self-build two storey, two bed, three-person house
- Allowed16 September 2025· major3358019Land North Of Manor Farm, Noke, OX3 9TU
Development of a ground mounted solar farm incorporating the installation of solar PV panels, associated infrastructure and access, as well as landscape planting and designated ecological enhancement areas
- Allowed15 September 2025· advert3366450Pavement O/S 29-31 High Street,, Banbury, OX16 5PN
- Allowed15 September 2025· minor3366449Pavement O/S 29-31 High Street,, Banbury, OX16 5PN
the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub unit
- Allowed8 September 2025· other3363572Tadmarton Road, Bloxham , OX15 4JA
the erection of up to 55 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point. All matters reserved except for means of access
- Allowed8 September 2025· major3329533Tadmarton Road, Bloxham, OX15 4HP
- Dismissed1 September 2025· householder336724873 High Street, Kidlington, OX5 2DN
first floor extension over an existing garage with eaves height increment to accommodate new windows
- Allowed28 August 2025· minor33666818 Heathfield Cottages , Bletchingdon, Kidlington, Heathfield, OX5 3DU
proposed conversion of existing building to form 1 no. dwellinghouse. Removal of existing outbuildings
- Split Decision13 August 2025· enforcement3360309Land at Field Adjacent to Hebborns Yard, Bicester Road, Kidlington, OX5 2PX
Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from use for agriculture to a mixed use comprising the siting of a caravan(s) for residential use and the storage of showground apparatus/rides, machinery, vehicles, trailers and equipment and associated operational development to form hardstanding
- Dismissed4 August 2025· minor33647501 Station Road, Launton, OX26 5DS
installation of entrance door
- Dismissed4 August 2025· minor3363077The Woodyard, Bainton, Oxfordshire, OX27 8RL
conversion to a single dwellinghouse
- Allowed1 August 2025· minor3365257Fourways North Street, Islip, Kidlington, OX5 2SQ
demolition of existing bungalow, construction of two houses
- Dismissed1 August 2025· minor33651671 Ingleby Paddocks, Field House, Enslow, Oxfordshire, OX5 3ET
split the curtilage into two and build a new house on the east plot
- Allowed24 July 2025· householder3357508Duns Tew Manor, Main Street, Duns Tew, Oxfordshire, OX25 6JP
erection of a garden room and associated landscaping
- Dismissed22 July 2025· major3352512Land East of Junction 11 of the M40 , (Os Parcel 5616 South West of Huscote Farm and East Of, Daventry Road), Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2FJ
construction of up to 140,000 sqm of employment floorspace (use class B8) with ancillary offices and facilities and servicing and infrastructure including new site accesses, internal roads and footpaths, landscaping including earthworks to create development platforms and bunds, drainage features and other associated works including demolition of the existing farmhouse
- Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3363162Land Adjoining The Cottage, The Green, Fringford, OX27 8DY
the construction of 9 detached dwellings, formation of new vehicular and pedestrian access, associated landscaping, drainage and associated works
- Dismissed1 July 2025· minor3360446The Pheasant Pluckers Inn, Burdrop, OX15 5RQ
Planning Permission in Principle is sought for the provision of 3-7 dwellings within the area outlined in red on the accompanying Ordnance Survey Map
- Allowed1 July 2025· minor3357698Manor House, Islip Road, Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire, OX5 3DP
Variation of condition 2 (plans) of 22/03088/F – alterations to design of main house and garage to include amended chimney design, the use of different construction materials, removal of porch, provision of fire escapes, installation of doors, erection of external stairs to garage, alteration of garage roof from hipped to pitched style roof, insertion of rooflights and addition of solar panels
- Dismissed11 June 2025· householder3348497The Coach House, , Hanwell Castle, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1HN
free-standing garden room in the grounds, to serve existing household
- Dismissed4 June 2025· minor3359881Fullers Farm , North Street, Fritwell, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7QJ
change of use of existing office (Unit 1) and ancillary accommodation (Unit 2) to separate dwellings
- Dismissed2 June 2025· ldc3350977Lake View, The Woodyard, Bainton, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 8RL
development of a building and use as a dwellinghouse. Summary
- Allowed21 May 2025· other3355671Fir Cottage, Fir Lane, Steeple Aston, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 4SF
Internal alterations to existing side extension to provide utility room to include relocation of WC. Insulation to roof and walls. New door to rear exterior in place of existing window.
- Dismissed20 May 2025· commercial3360398Bloxham Service Station, South Newington Road, Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4QF
1 No. D6 internally illuminated (digital advertisement) screen
- Allowed20 May 2025· major3353069Land Near Stratton Audley, Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, OX27 9AL
the ‘Installation and operation of a renewable energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with a switchgear container, inverter/transformer units, Site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure and landscaping and biodiversity enhancements’
- Dismissed15 May 2025· householder335843328 Buckhurst Close, Banbury, OX16 1JT
‘Single-storey storage shed in rear garden with single door and two small windows, Size:4800mmx 2850mm x 2500mm’
- Dismissed13 May 2025· householder335843129 Buckhurst Close, Banbury, OX16 1JT
‘Erection of a wooden shed on 10cm concrete base to the rear of garden’
- Allowed13 May 2025· householder3350764Daisies, High Street, Charlton-on-Otmoor, OX5 2UQ
removal of single storey rear extension and construction of part single storey and part two storey rear elevation plus associated external works; addition of 2 windows to front elevation
- Allowed13 May 2025· householder33499086 Railway Cottages, Shipton on Cherwell, OX5 1JP
1 metre extension to existing ground floor with new first floor extension over
- Dismissed8 May 2025· householder33591382 Meadow Walk, Heathfield, Bletchingdon, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 3FG
dormer extension to rear roofslope and rooflights to rear roofslope to facilitate conversion of loft to habitable accommodation
- Dismissed8 May 2025· minor335758726 Winchester Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4FP
the change of use of land to residential and construction of a detached double garage ancillary to No. 26 Winchester Close
- Dismissed9 April 2025· minor3354739Land Adjacent to 6 Lake View, Cottisford, NN13 5ST
New detached 3 bedroom dwelling
- Allowed9 April 2025· minor3353919Land at Home Farm Close, Ambrosden, Bicester , Ox25 2NP
the erection of 9 dwellings comprising of 1 x 5 bed detached, 4 x 3 bed terraced and 4 x 2 bed terraced
- Dismissed7 April 2025· minor3350782Leys Farm, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5BZ
the change of use of land from agricultural to residential and construction of swimming pool with associated landscaping
- Dismissed3 April 2025· other3351248Village Farm, Blackbull Lane, Fencott, Kidlington, OX5 2RD
single storey front, rear, end extensions and carport with associated internal/external works
- Allowed2 April 2025· minor3352105Land at Manor View (West of Manor Park), Hampton Poyle , Kidlington, OX5 2PW
the change of use of land for the creation of 2 Gypsy/Traveller pitches, comprising the siting of 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan, and the erection of 1 dayroom per pitch
- Unknown28 March 2025· minor334931282 High Street, Banbury, OX16 5JG
- Dismissed26 March 2025· minor3353652Cherry Tree House, 7 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1PQ
described on the Application Form as ‘Dropped kerb along with tarmacing from road to the access in our rear garden. The current fence height will be lowered to allow safe entry and exit.’
- Dismissed25 March 2025· minor3344701Shelswell Inn, Buckingham Road, Newton Purcell, MK18 4AU
‘erection of barns.’
- Dismissed11 March 2025· ldc3321375Unit 22 Beaumont Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1SH
described as the implementation of planning permission 18/01366/F subsequent to 20/00046/DISC for the erection of 10 small commercial units (B2/B8) with associated car parking and landscaping
- Allowed7 March 2025· minor3346489Land To Rear Of Wheelwright Cottage, Main Street, North Newington, Oxfordshire, OX15 6AG
a new build dwelling
- Dismissed6 March 2025· householder335560360 Corncrake Way, Bicester, OX26 6UE
a two storey rear extension with associated internal and external works
- Dismissed5 March 2025· householder33541964 The Glades, Launton, Oxfordshire, OX26 5ED
erection of a garden building in front of the dwelling with a sliding door and composite decking on the front and a high-level vent window on a right side elevation. The one-room insulated building will measure 3.8 width, 3 m depth, and 2.5 m at the highest point
- Dismissed27 February 2025· householder3353772133, Warwick Road, , Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2AR
a retrospective single storey rear extension and outbuilding
- Allowed21 February 2025· minor3341576Barn Farm Plants Garden Centre, Thorpe Road, Wardington, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1SN
‘To develop the site for 7-9 dwellings with associated access, parking and amenity space’
- Dismissed5 February 2025· minor3350881Former Paddocks, Land off Backside Lane, Sibford Gower, OX5 5RS
permission in principle for up to 5 no. dwellings
- Dismissed5 February 2025· householder3348282141 Bismore Road, Banbury, OX16 1JN
- Dismissed5 February 2025· householder3348011141 Bismore Road, Banbury, OX16 1JN
described on the Application form as the ‘Erection of a single-storey garage with covered seating area at end of driveway into rear garden. Care taken to match front elevation of pre-existing single garages on street.’
- Allowed31 January 2025· minor3348177Land to West of Griffin Gate, Station Road, Blackthorn, Bicester, OX25 1TA
Detached dwelling/holiday let and associated works
- Allowed28 January 2025· householder335368017 Read Place, Ambrosden, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 2BH
the erection of a single-storey side extension
- Allowed27 January 2025· major3351778Waverley House, Registrar, Queens Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2PY
the demolition of existing building and construction of 32no. apartments, together with landscaping, car parking, bin stores, secure cycle parking and associated infrastructure
- Dismissed20 January 2025· minor33451987 Launton Road, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6PX
demolition of existing detached dwelling and erection of new 2-bedroom dwelling. Existing 3-bedroom dwelling to be retained
- Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3346090Slatters Barn, Epwell Road, Shutford, Banbury, OX15 6HE
the installation of two shepherd's huts for use as holiday lets & construction of a driveway to the shepherd's huts
- Allowed2 January 2025· minor3346750Land Adj to 20 Almond Road, Bicester, OX26 2HT
subdivision of land at 20 Almond Road to form site for 2no. new detached dwellings with associated parking and gardens
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