Bicester, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Bicester are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bicester
Bicester is a market town located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, approximately 11 miles northeast of Oxford. Renowned for the Bicester Village shopping centre, it attracts many visitors and features a historical town centre that is a designated conservation area, boasting a local market along with various independent shops and restaurants. The town is governed by a town council and a mayor, making it an important hub for local planning and development initiatives.
Population: 37,002 (2021) · Area: 8.6 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.bicester.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,209 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 015A
Crime Statistics
247 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 77
- shoplifting: 74
- criminal-damage-arson: 16
- vehicle-crime: 13
- anti-social-behaviour: 12
- public-order: 12
- other-theft: 11
- burglary: 10
- drugs: 8
- theft-from-the-person: 4
- other-crime: 4
- bicycle-theft: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bicester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bicester.
- 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 Bicester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Bicester.
- - The Old Coach House Queens Avenue Bicester OX26 6TA
T1 x Norway Maple-Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - St Edburgs Church Church Street Bicester OX26 6AY
T1 Prunus Cerasifera - remove broken branch to nearest safe point
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Bicester Methodist Church Bell Lane Bicester OX26 6JQ
T1 Catalypa - crown raise to 2.4 metres above ground level and tip reduce by removing up to 1 metre south/west to maintain crown spread above the highway. T2 Acer griseum - crown raise to 2.2metres ab
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 42 London Road Bicester OX26 6BX
Single storey extension to rear to create additional dining area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Ursuline Convent 4-6 Kings End Bicester OX26 6DT
Boundary Wall - The work involves carefully removing sections of loose base stones and masonry in short sections of no more than 500mm long, cleaning the areas to remove loose debris, and rebuilding t
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Claremont House 1 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AA
Internal alterations and replacement window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH
RETROSPECTIVE - Predominantly internal works comprising investigation and localised repair of the first floor structure; installation of new flooring to selected rooms; repairs to walls and ceilings i
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 81, 83 & 85 Sheep Street Bicester OX26 6JS
Discharge of Conditions 3 (brick sample), 4 (roof tile sample), 5 (render details), 6 (window, door and dormer detail) and 7 (bin and cycle storage detail) of 24/01194/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 36 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AQ
Change of Use and internal alterations to ground floor of commercial unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 36 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AQ
Internal alterations to ground floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 40 Sheep Street Bicester OX26 6LG
Replacement of existing "NAI NAI" signage with new metal/acrylic "Lucky You" non-illuminated fascia signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - St Edburgs Church Church Street Bicester OX26 6AY
RETROSPECTIVE - Change of Use and transformation of an 80 square metre area on the southern wall of St. Edburg's Church yard grounds into a dedicated children's play area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 9 Hunt Close Bicester OX26 6HX
Change of Use from a Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children's home (Use Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Tudor Cottage 22 Church Street Bicester OX26 6AZ
Discharge of Condition 3 (slate sample) of 25/01895/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 39 Sheep Street Bicester OX26 6JJ
The installation of marine-ply boards for public art murals use on the side of the building
Status: Undecided | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 81, 83 & 85 Sheep Street Bicester OX26 6JS
Non-material amendment to 24/01194/F - minor amendments to include, modifications to window and door positions, alteration to the upper storey, removing the mansard style facade and replacing with a w
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 40 Sheep Street Bicester OX26 6LG
Replacement of existing "NAI NAI" signage with new metal/acrylic "Lucky You" non-illuminated fascia signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 56 Maple Road Bicester OX26 6QY
Double storey rear extension and front extension [porch].
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 40 Sheep Street Bicester OX26 6LG
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use for Use of building for retail Nails and Head Spa (Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 38 Longfields Bicester OX26 6QL
Change of Use from 5 bedroom Dwelling (class C3) to 8 bedroom HMO (class sui generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Bicester in Oxfordshire
Bicester is a market town located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, approximately 11 miles northeast of Oxford. Renowned for the Bicester Village shopping centre, it attracts many visitors and features a historical town centre that is a designated conservation area, boasting a local market along with various independent shops and restaurants. The town is governed by a town council and a mayor, making it an important hub for local planning and development initiatives. The Town has a population of approximately 37,002 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Bicester covers an area of approximately 8.6 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 Bicester show an average sale price of £403,209, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Bicester area recorded 247 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Bicester has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bicester, RAF Bicester. 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, Bicester planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bicester.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 Bicester
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Bicester. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Bicester.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bicester were full planning applications (26), outline applications (9), listed building and heritage (8). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 medium-scale applications, 49 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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