Kidlington, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kidlington, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Kidlington are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kidlington
Kidlington, located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, is a growing town that achieved its town status in February 2026, following a unanimous vote by the Kidlington Parish Council. This development may influence future planning applications, as the area's designation has implications for development regulations and community projects.
Population: 13,596 (2021) · Area: 912.5 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://www.kidlington-pc.gov.uk/index.asp
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,658 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Bicester and Woodstock
- LSOA: Cherwell 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kidlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kidlington.
- 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 Kidlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Kidlington.
- - 14 Yarnton Road Kidlington OX5 1AT
Change of roof detail from cranked design to flat roof over whole of extension (proposed as non-material amendment to 25/02513/F)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Kidlington Garage 1 Bicester Road Kidlington OX5 2LA
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Landscaping), 4 (Materials), 5 (Details of Features), 11 (Cycle Stores), 12 (Waste Management), 13 (Boundary Treatments) and 14 (Noise Report) of 25/03269/F.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 76 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1BL
Construction of an outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 76 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1BL
Change to the material of front elevation from render to facing red brick (proposed as non-material amendment to 25/02194/F)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 4 Yarnton Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AT
T1 - Silver Birch - Tree has been pruned by Highways over the road producing a slightly unbalanced crown biased towards the property. Reduce crown all round by up to a maximum of 2 metres. All cuts to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 89 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 2NP
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a building consisting of 2no. 1 bedroom flats and 4no. 2 bedroom flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 93 Bicester Road Kidlington OX5 2LD
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a building consisting of 4no. 1 bedroom flats and 4no. 2 bedroom flats alongside an extension to the existing dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 36 Green Road Kidlington OX5 2EX
Single storey rear extension with tiled roof, render to match existing as closely as possible and white upvc glazed frames to match existing as closely as possible. Length 3.5m, max height 3.4m, heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 212 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1EB
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 25/01164/F - Enlarge approved bedroom with flat roofed addition.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 77 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 2BS
Erection of new single storey garden building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Former Kidlington Garage 1 Bicester Road Kidlington OX5 2LA
Variation of Condition 1 (time limit), 2 (plans), 17 (obscuration) and 18 (balcony privacy screen) of 24/02212/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Former Kidlington Garage 1 Bicester Road Kidlington OX5 2LA
Partial discharge of Condition 3 (landscape), full discharge of 6 (access and surfacing), 7 (car parking) and 8 (surface water drainage) of 24/02212/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 16 White Way Kidlington OX5 2XA
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed - Conversion of existing rear conservatory and integral garage to provide habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 88 Cherry Close Kidlington OX5 1HJ
Demolition of conservatory and shed and erection of single storey rear extension, first floor rear extension and side/rear garage extension with first floor above along with revised fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 20 Orchard Way Kidlington OX5 2JD
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 44 Bicester Road Kidlington OX5 2LF
Single storey rear extension; hip-to-gable roof extension at the rear, including removal of existing dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 43 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 2BP
Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 22/03207/F - Amendments to external appearance and internal design
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 3 Prestidge Place Kidlington OX5 2XR
RETROSPECTIVE - Erection of a single storey rear extension replacing a conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 1 Oxford Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2BP
Discharge of Condition 5 (bin enclosure) of 23/02569/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - The Forum Youth Centre Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1AB
Installation of solar PV and air source heat pumps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of Kidlington in Oxfordshire
Kidlington, located in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, is a growing town that achieved its town status in February 2026, following a unanimous vote by the Kidlington Parish Council. This development may influence future planning applications, as the area's designation has implications for development regulations and community projects. The Town has a population of approximately 13,596 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Kidlington covers an area of approximately 912.5 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 Kidlington show an average sale price of £371,658, 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 Kidlington a particularly low-crime area.
Kidlington has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kidlington Church Street, Kidlington Crown Road, Kidlington High Street, Kidlington The Rookery, 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, Kidlington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kidlington-pc.gov.uk/index.asp. 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 Kidlington
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Kidlington. Of these, 90% 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 Kidlington.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Kidlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kidlington were full planning applications (31), amendments (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 50 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: 36 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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