Barford St Michael, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barford St Michael, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barford St Michael are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barford St Michael
Barford St Michael is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of Barford St John and St Michael in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. Situated on the south bank of the River Swere, it lies approximately 5 miles south of Banbury, making it a serene location for potential planning applications in the area.
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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 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barford St Michael.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barford St Michael.
- 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 Barford St Michael based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Barford St Michael.
- - The Ledge 3 Lower Street Barford St Michael OX15 0RH
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The Homestead The Green Barford St Michael OX15 0RN
Discharge of Condition 3 (joinery details) of 24/03353/LB
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 4 Summer Ley Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RG
Addition of gable to front roof slope and roof windows to rear to facilitate use of roof space as habitable accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - George Inn Lower Street Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RH
Remedial upgrade works to an existing glazed extension - replacement of the existing retractable roof with a solid insulated roof and associated upgrading of extension fabric where required.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Manor House South Newington Road Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RJ
Provision of new electrical installation to replace the existing condemned electrical system and exploratory works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Rosies Cottage Lower Street Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RH
Upgrading of current household central heating and water heating system with an air source heat pump and compatible domestic hot water cylinder and installation of PV solar (roof mounted) panel system
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Rosies Cottage Lower Street Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RH
Upgrading of current household central heating and water heating system with an air source heat pump and compatible domestic hot water cylinder and installation of PV solar (roof mounted) panel system
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Applea Banks Lower Street Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RH
Two storey side (west) extension to existing dwelling; insertion of new dormer window/new rooflight and replacement of external staircase to existing detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Offside The Green Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RN
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for single storey flat roof rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - St Michaels Church South Newington Road Barford St Michael OX15 0RJ
T1 & T2 Limes. Remove all major dead wood. Crown lift by removing to source selected secondary laterals, crown reduce remaining sections of crown overhanging old vicarage to previous points of pruning
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Swere Villa Lower Street Barford St Michael OX15 0RH
Changes to the design of the porch and door; removal of (i) rear / south elevation dormer, (ii) roof overhang, (iii) balcony, (iv) relevant windows and doors, (v) ground floor windows from side elevat
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Swere Villa Lower Street Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RH
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Archaeological Timetable), 5 (Windows and Doors) and 9 (Great Crested Newt Survey) and Partial Discharge of Conditions 7 (Roof, eaves and verges) and 8 (Stone Sample) of 24/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Offside The Green Barford St Michael Banbury OX15 0RN
T1 x Conifer - Fell T2 x Cherry - Crown thin by 30% T3 x Cherry - Crown thin by 30% T4 x Pine - Fell T5 x Beech - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Turnstile House The Rock Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0QF
Discharge of Condition 4 (roofs, stove flue and rainwater goods) of 20/03537/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Turnstile House The Rock Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0QF
Discharge of Condition 4 (roofs, stove flue and rainwater goods) of 20/03348/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Barford St Michael in Oxfordshire
Barford St Michael is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of Barford St John and St Michael in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England. Situated on the south bank of the River Swere, it lies approximately 5 miles south of Banbury, making it a serene location for potential planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Barford St Michael 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 Barford St Michael a particularly low-crime area.
Barford St Michael has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barford St John, Barford St Michael. 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, Barford St Michael 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.
Planning Activity in Barford St Michael
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Barford St Michael. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barford St Michael.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Barford St Michael were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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