Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 4,124 (2021) · Area: 796.1 km²
District: West Northamptonshire
Website: http://middletoncheney.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleton Cheney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleton Cheney.
- 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 Middleton Cheney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Middleton Cheney.
- - 30 Horton Drive Middleton Cheney OX17 2LN
Non material amendment to reduce the size of the proposal submitted for planning permission 2025/3828/FULL (Side extension with associated internal works)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 35 Horton Drive Middleton Cheney OX17 2LN
Single storey side extension, external alterations to openings and removal of chimney, coloured render to existing facade and replacement of existing windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 7 Bull Baulk Middleton Cheney OX17 2QE
Proposed side elevation 2 storey extension and new front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 7 Braggintons Lane Middleton Cheney OX17 2NG
Hazel tree crown reduction and thinning, to improve light and reduce height. Apple tree crown reduction and thinning to control spread and growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Valenciennes Farm 54 Main Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2LT
Norway Maples (G1) - Re-reduction of the maples back to previous (2-4 metres) Yew (T1) - Crown lifting the north side of the yews along the south boundary to approximately 4 metres above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 2 Centenary Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2SJ
Removal of existing bay window and construction of new single storey extension across rear of house to extend the kitchen and utility areas.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Barn 61 Main Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2LU
Works to 1x Conifer within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Upton Lodge Farm Units 4-8 Astrop Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2PJ
Lawful development certificate (existing) for use of Units 4-8 for Class B8 storage and general business use
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 30 Horton Drive Middleton Cheney OX17 2LN
Lawful development certificate (proposed) for a rear roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 14 Main Road Middleton Cheney OX17 2ND
Proposed rear extension with associated internal and external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 16 Ashlade Middleton Cheney OX17 2PU
Proposed first floor extension with associated internal and external works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 6 Meadow Drive, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2PT
Replace existing single glazed windows with double glazed windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 6 Meadow Drive, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2PT
Replace existing single glazed windows with double glazed windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 17 Washle Drive Middleton Cheney OX17 2PX
First and second floor extension with loft conversion, raising of ridge height, and addition of solar panels
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 12 Royal Oak Lane Middleton Cheney OX17 2LX
Garage conversion and associated internal amendments. Window and door alterations. New garage and workshop. External layout alterations. Rear canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Orchard End, 4 Braggintons Lane, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2NG
Erection of a two storey dwelling with a detached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Pinfold Cottage, 66 Main Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2LT
Condition 6 of WNS/2022/1843/LBC [Ceiling Details]. Applicaton for approval of details submitted pursuant to Condition 6 of Planning Permission WNS/2022/1843/LBC [Vehicle entrance, internal & external
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 10 Royal Oak Lane Middleton Cheney OX17 2LX
Works to 1x Tamarix, 1x Magnolia, and 2x Laurel trees in the conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Pinfold Cottage 66 Main Road Middleton Cheney Northamptonshire OX17 2LT
Listed Building Consent application for replacement of selected existing windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Northamptonshire | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Middleton Cheney in Northamptonshire
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 £362,428, 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 Middleton Cheney a particularly low-crime area.
Middleton Cheney has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lower Middleton Cheney, Upper Middleton Cheney. 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, Middleton Cheney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://middletoncheney.org/. 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 Middleton Cheney
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Middleton Cheney. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middleton Cheney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 102 days, decisions near Middleton Cheney take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Middleton Cheney were full planning applications (14), tree works (7), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
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