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Planning in Middleton Cheney

Approved
89%
25 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Middleton Cheney in the last 24 months, from West Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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About Middleton Cheney

Middleton Cheney is a sizeable village and civil parish located in West Northamptonshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles east of Banbury and 6 miles west-northwest of Brackley, it benefits from proximity to major routes, although the A422 now bypasses the village to the south. This positioning makes Middleton Cheney a strategic location for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,124 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Northamptonshire district.

Middleton Cheney covers an area of approximately 796.1 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 Middleton Cheney show an average sale price of £382,909, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Middleton Cheney 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 Middleton Cheney 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, Middleton Cheney 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://middletoncheney.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Middleton Cheney, 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, 46 planning applications were submitted near Middleton Cheney. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (9), outline applications (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Middleton Cheney?
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Middleton Cheney. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Middleton Cheney?
The average planning decision time near Middleton Cheney is 76 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 Middleton Cheney?
The planning approval rate near Middleton Cheney is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Middleton Cheney?
The most common type of planning application near Middleton Cheney is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Middleton Cheney?
You can search and track planning applications near Middleton Cheney on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.