Brook Court Fencott Kidlington OX5 2RD
Refused on 14 July 2026
Delegated (officer decision)1 reason for refusal
Proposal
Single storey extension
- Received
- 29 January 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated (officer decision)
- Council
- Cherwell District Council
- Ward
- Launton And Otmoor
- ReceivedReceived29 Jan
- ValidatedValidated5 May
- Consult.Consultation17 Jun
- TargetTarget Date14 Jul
- DecidedDecided14 Jul
Decided in 70 days (council typically 63)
About this application
This is a heritage application for an extension at Brook Court Fencott Kidlington OX5 2RD. Cherwell has handled 888 applications of this type. This one was decided in 166 days, 15 weeks longer than Cherwell's typical decision time. The site is in 2 listed buildings nearby. There have been 10 other applications at this address. In the past year there have been 175 applications across Launton And Otmoor. We hold 1,586 applications in total for the OX5 postcode area.
93% of heritage applications at Cherwell District Council were approved. Across all application types, the council typically decides in about 9 weeks (median).
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Why it was refused
- The proposed extension, by reason of its siting, design and materials would harm the traditional form and appearance of the grade II listed barn conversion and thus result in less than substantial harm to the historic character, appearance and significance the grade II listed building and its setting. The harm identified would significantly outweigh any public benefits arising from the proposals. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policy C18 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) and paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Cherwell Council has given consideration to whether amendments or additional information would overcome its concerns with the application, but unfortunately it has concluded that it would not be possible to resolve those concerns within the scope and timescales of this application. Cherwell Council has resolved that the application proposals do not amount to sustainable development and consent must accordingly be refused. The case officer’s report and recommendation in respect of this application provides a detailed assessment of the merits of the application when considered against current planning policy and guidance, including consideration of the issues raised by the comments received from consultees and members of the public. This report is available to view online at: TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AS AMENDED) AND PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990
From the council's decision notice.
Application details
- Postcode
- OX5 2RD
- Application type
- Listed Building
- Scale / size
- Medium
- Parish
- Fencott And Murcott
Planning application dates
- Date validated
- 5 May 2026
- Last date for comments
- 17 June 2026
- Target decision date
- 14 July 2026
Applicant and agent
- Agent address
- Mr David Berlouis Studio ONE 19 Westminster Coft BRACKLEY nn137ed
Planning decision
- Statutory period
- 70 days
Additional information
- Documents
- 12
Site constraints
Designations at the address point. Ones next to the site may also apply.
- Green belt: Cherwell
- Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)
Not published by this council, so not checked: Article 4 directions and tree preservation orders. Ask the council if these matter.
Also checked, none recorded (20)
flood storage areas, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, nutrient neutrality catchments, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.
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Data © Crown copyright and others · sources and licences
Contains public sector information from planning.data.gov.uk (MHCLG and local planning authorities), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
© Historic England 2026. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. The Historic England GIS Data contained in this material was obtained on 2026-11-03. The most publicly available up to date Historic England GIS Data can be obtained from HistoricEngland.org.uk.
© Natural England copyright. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026.
© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2026. All rights reserved. Flood Map for Planning, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Planning history at this site
9 other applications at this property, newest first.
- 202429 Apr
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone sample panel), 4 (material samples) and 5 (doors & windows) of 24/00023/LB
ApprovedDischarge of conditions24/01168/DISC - 202429 Apr
Discharge of Conditions 3 (stone sample panel), 4 (material samples) and 5 (doors & windows) of 24/00022/F
ApprovedDischarge of conditions24/01169/DISC - 20244 Jan
Extension/part conversion of existing study to form annexe with associated internal/external works (revised…
ApprovedFull Development24/00022/F - 20244 Jan
Extension/part conversion of existing study to form annexe with associated internal/external works (revised…
ApprovedListed building consent24/00023/LB - 20238 Jun
Proposed extension/part conversion of existing study to form annexe with associated internal/external works
ApprovedListed building consent23/01570/LB - 20238 Jun
Proposed extension/part conversion of existing study to form annexe with associated internal/external works
ApprovedFull Development23/01569/F - 202229 Sep
Demolition of stables/garage and erection of a replacement building to provide home office and gym…
PendingFull Development22/02991/F - 201630 May
Alterations and erection of single storey extension
WithdrawnFull Development16/01030/F - 201630 May
Alterations and erection of single storey extension
WithdrawnListed building consent16/01031/LB
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