Banbury, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Banbury are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Banbury
Banbury is a historic market town and civil parish located on the banks of the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, South East England. As of the 2021 Census, it boasts a population of 54,335, making it a significant hub for planning applications in the area.
Population: 54,340 (2021) · Area: 21.0 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.banbury.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Banbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Banbury.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Banbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
64 planning applications found near Banbury.
- - Meadowbrook College 25-27 West Bar Street Banbury OX16 9SA
T18 Sycamore - Remove large dead wood, reduce canopy by 2 metres (approx. 10-15% volume) install non invasive cable bracing between 5 main stems T19 Sycamore - Sever ivy to allow full inspection T22 L
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Spiceball Leisure Centre Cherwell Drive Banbury OX16 2BW
Installation of 115 Photovoltaic Panels to the south east side elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Park Gardens Bath Road Banbury OX16 9HQ
FIVE DAY NOTICE Removal of silver birch to ground level located in the apartment complex car park. Birch tree has significant fungal growth along the stem and visually looks almost dead, if not dead a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 9 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AA
New external illuminated signage for a new Orthodontics Practice.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Trelawn House 34 North Bar Street Banbury OX16 0TH
Discharge of Condition 15 (acoustic insulation details) of 24/00819/F (re-submission of 25/01497/DISC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 48 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5UW
Change of Use from retail unit to a youth cultural arts space working with young people
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Wykham Park Farm Cottages Wykham Lane Banbury
Discharge of Condition 4 (lighting) of 22/01581/REM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land North East Of Oxford Road West Of Oxford Canal And East Of Bankside Banbury
Discharge of Condition 3 (Design Code) of 25/02738/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Whatley Hall Hotel 17-19 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AN
Discharge of Condition 3 (schedule of materials and finishes) of 25/02829/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 63 Parsons Street Banbury OX16 5NB
Prior approval application for redevelopment of an existing shop unit to incorporate two self-contained residential apartments on the upper floors.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 63 Parsons Street Banbury OX16 5NB
Prior approval application for redevelopment of an existing shop unit to incorporate two self-contained residential apartments on the upper floors.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 32 Bridge Street Banbury OX16 5PN
Repairs to existing pitched roof and replacement of flat roof areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - OS Parcel 7400 Adjoining And South Of Salt Way Banbury
Modification of Section 106 in connection with planning application ref 14/01932/OUT - Fourth Schedule requires a Manco Default Escrow Account and Manco Maintenance Escrow Account to be established
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Banbury Police Station Warwick Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 2AE
Illuminated totem signage to front of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Whatley Hall Hotel 17-19 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AN
Discharge of Conditions 3 (existing fabric walls/floors/ceilings), 4 (fire doors) and 5 (drainage and ventilation) of 25/02857/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Whatley Hall Hotel 17-19 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AN
Discharge of Conditions 3 (masonry sample), 4 (drainage and ventilation), 5 (fire doors) and 6 (joinery details) of 25/02859/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Tax Assistant Accounts 2A Cope Road Banbury OX16 2EH
Main external signage and window graphics
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 50-51 Broad Street Banbury OX16 5BT
Change of Use of upper floor accommodation to create 2no residential apartments. Installation of entrance door to front elevation and replacement of first floor windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Park Gardens Bath Road Banbury OX16 9HQ
FIVE DAY NOTICE T1 (Himalayan Birch) - The trees main surface roots have all been cut, possibly during landscaping and show significant decay, along with significant fungal growth around the base of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Wellness And Vitality Chiropractice 33 Crouch Street Banbury OX16 9PR
Prior Approval for Change of Use of chiropractor premises (Use Class E) to single dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-22
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A brief summary of Banbury in Oxfordshire
Banbury is a historic market town and civil parish located on the banks of the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire, South East England. As of the 2021 Census, it boasts a population of 54,335, making it a significant hub for planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 54,340 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Banbury covers an area of approximately 21.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Banbury show an average sale price of £382,909, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Banbury a particularly low-crime area.
Banbury has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grimsbury, Banbury, Oxford Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Banbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.banbury.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Banbury
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Banbury. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Banbury.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Banbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Banbury were full planning applications (33), discharge of conditions (19), tree works (17). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 19 medium-scale applications, 74 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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