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House prices in Cherwell District Council: average £356,935, +4.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Cherwell District Council received?
Cherwell District Council received 2,735 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Cherwell District Council take to decide applications?
Cherwell District Council takes an average of 75 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Cherwell District Council?
Cherwell District Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Cherwell District Council?
Submit your representation to Cherwell District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Cherwell District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Cherwell District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Cherwell District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 533 appeals were lodged against Cherwell District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 35% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Cherwell District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Cherwell District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Cherwell District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Cherwell District Council governs a local government district in northern Oxfordshire, established in 1974 and named after the River Cherwell, which flows southward into the River Thames at Oxford. The council is headquartered in Banbury, with other notable towns including Bicester and Kidlington, the latter often regarded as one of the largest villages in England. For those researching planning applications in the area, Cherwell offers a diverse range of development opportunities amidst its vibrant communities.

The council area encompasses 134 towns and villages, including Banbury, Bicester and Kidlington. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Cherwell District Council received 2,735 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (676), discharge of conditions (373), tree works (360). 23 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

533 planning appeals were lodged against Cherwell District Council decisions, of which 172 were allowed and 318 were dismissed (35% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Cherwell District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Cherwell District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.