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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Barford St John · updated daily · Cherwell District Council

Planning in Barford St John

Approved
93%
39 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barford St John in the last 24 months, from Cherwell District Council's planning register.

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Around Barford St John

Postcode districts

OX15 462 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Cherwell District Council

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About Barford St John

Barford St John is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Barford St John and St Michael within the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles south of Banbury along the north bank of the River Swere, this village has historical significance, having once been referred to as Little Barford or North Barford in the Middle Ages to differentiate it from the larger Barford St Michael across the river.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Barford St John area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Barford St John a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barford St John planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Barford St John, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Barford St John. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barford St John?
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Barford St John. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Barford St John?
The average planning decision time near Barford St John is 62 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Barford St John?
The planning approval rate near Barford St John is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Barford St John?
The most common type of planning application near Barford St John is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Barford St John?
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