Search Finmere planning applications
271 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Finmere · updated daily · Cherwell District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, A421, FinmereAwaiting decisionIn accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 17 to the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017, the nominated undertaker hereby requests approval of PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS relating to the following development authorised by the Act: Bridleway 213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, Earthworks associated with the realignment of Bridleway 213/4, 1 No. Ancillary Culvert (above ground elements only) and 1 No. headwall, Drainage Ditch, 2 No. Drainage Concrete Cascades, location of vehicle restraint barriers, and the location of the permanent (security and boundary) fencing.HS2 Schedule 17 submissionsReceived 24 Sep 202626/02485/SCH17
- 213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, A421, FinmereAwaiting decisionIn accordance with Schedule 17 paragraph 9 (1) of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017 to Bring into Use Scheduled Work Nos. 2/104 - A bridge over Work No. 2/49 commencing at a point 166 metres west of the junction of bridleway 213/4 with the dismantled railway and terminating at a point 154 metres north of that junction.HS2 Schedule 17 submissionsReceived 24 Sep 202626/02484/SCH17
- 213/4 Accommodation Overbridge, A421, FinmereAwaiting decisionin accordance with Schedule 17 paragraph 9 (4) (b) of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017 for approval of a scheme of mitigation for Scheduled Work No. 2/104 - A bridge over Work No. 2/49 commencing at a point 166 metres west of the junction of bridleway 213/4 with the dismantled railway and terminating at a point 154 metres north of that junction.HS2 Schedule 17 submissionsReceived 24 Sep 202626/02483/SCH17
- The Stables Sandpit Hill Tingewick MK18 4AGAwaiting decisionConstruction of an all-weather arena.Received 6 Aug 2026PL/26/06332/FA
- Blenheim Petrol Station 1 Blenheim Street Tingewick Buckinghamshire MK18 4FHAwaiting decisionRe-branding signage at existing service stationReceived 15 Jul 2026PL/26/05680/AV
Planning in Finmere
Only 8 decisions near Finmere in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Finmere in the last 24 months, from Cherwell District Council's planning register.
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MK18 423 applications in the last 12 months
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About Finmere
Finmere is a village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, situated just south of the River Great Ouse and near the Buckinghamshire border. It lies approximately 4 miles west of Buckingham and east of Brackley in Northamptonshire, with a recorded population of 466 as of the 2011 Census. This quaint village presents potential planning opportunities and community developments for those interested in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 487 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Finmere covers an area of approximately 6.3 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 Finmere show an average sale price of £444,193, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Finmere 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 (May 2026). This makes Finmere a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Finmere has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Finmere 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.finmerepc.org/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Finmere, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Finmere.
The most common types were other applications (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).