Sibford Ferris, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sibford Ferris, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sibford Ferris are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sibford Ferris
Sibford Ferris is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6.5 miles west of Banbury in Oxfordshire. Nestled on the south side of the Sib Valley, it lies opposite the larger village of Sibford Gower. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Sibford Ferris was recorded at 476, making it a small but vibrant community for prospective planning applications.
Population: 409 (2021) · Area: 4.1 km²
District: Cherwell
Website: http://thesibfords.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cherwell
- Parliamentary constituency: Banbury
- LSOA: Cherwell 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sibford Ferris.
- 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 Sibford Ferris based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Sibford Ferris.
- - Stickleys House Main Street Sibford Gower OX15 5RT
Replacement of existing shed with a single-storey detached shed incorporating a roof-mounted photovoltaic installation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Burdrop Farmhouse Burdrop Oxfordshire OX15 5RN
Replacement of existing steel casement windows within the historic farmhouse with new steel framed windows installed within the existing timber sub-frames; replacement of two external doors on the sou
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Lane Head Main Street Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5RT
Discharge of Conditions 3 (schedule of materials and finishes), 5 (construction details) and 6 (car parking provision) of 21/03197/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Applegrove Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris OX15 5QN
Tree A (Conifer) circa 5m tall crown lifting (1m) and reduction (2m) as beginning to hinder large vehicles entering the property and walkers using the footpath Tree B (False Acacia) circa 20m tall cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 1 Acre Ditch Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5RS
Variation of Conditions 2 (plans), 3 (material sample), 4 (wall and roof materials) and 5 (rooflights) of 25/02065/F - The conditions are proposed to be varied to allow two minor amendments to the app
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Austin Grounds Farm Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris OX15 5QR
Alterations to and conversion of barn to form one dwelling (self-build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Bramley Close Bonds End Lane Sibford Gower OX15 5RT
Amended 07.01.2026 T1 Horse chestnut tree – self-seeded with dieback of central crown- Reduce height of crown by 2m and reduce lateral branches as necessary to create an overall uniform shape. T2 Trim
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-12-06
View full details - - 1 Mannings Close Sibford Ferris Oxfordshire OX15 5RA
Conversion of garage to create habitable room(s) and single storey extension; loft conversion with rooflights; rooflight to be inserted over staircase; re-location of vehicle access leading to a new d
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 2 Shepherds Close Burdrop Oxfordshire OX15 5RN
The erection of one new two storey self-build dwelling alongside No 2 Shepherds Close, with all associated works and alterations to the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Stickleys House Main Street Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5RT
To install a home EV charger of size 300mm H x 200mm W x 120mm D on the house wall in a position not visible from the public domain.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Stickleys House Main Street Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5RT
To install a home EV charger of size 300mm H x 200mm W x 120mm D on the house wall in a position not visible from the public domain.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - High Rock Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris Oxfordshire OX15 5QW
Discharge of Condition 6 (boundary treatments) of 21/02893/REM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 1 Sycamore Close Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5SB
Single storey rear extension with associated internal and external works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Birch Hill Burdrop Oxfordshire OX15 5RQ
Replacement of windows and doors. Insertion of door and ramped access to south elevation. Insertion of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to east west and south elevations. Insertion of suntubes to east a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Hadlands Bonds End Lane Sibford Gower OX15 5RT
1 x Apple Tree - Crown reduction by 2M by removal of heavier water shoots back to framework and a general crown thin and dead wood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Newstone Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5RG
T1 x Sycamore - Re-pollard to previous points to clear utilities and in addition these works are required to prevent subsidence beneath the house foundation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Leasowe House Bonds End Lane Sibford Gower Banbury OX15 5RT
FIVE DAY NOTICE T1 x Cedar Tree- storm damage top, some debris still in tree. 60% of stem wood torn supporting tops. Reduce tops to suitable unions to remove weight. Reduce remainder to rebalance crow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - Home Close Main Street Sibford Ferris Banbury OX15 5RE
T1 x Lime Tree- reduce crown thin by 20% and thin out all dead wood. Tree height is 20m High and 13 m wide,so reducing height to 18m and tree width by 10m. T2 x Yew reduce tree crown by 20%. The Yew t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Sibford Ferris in Oxfordshire
Sibford Ferris is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6.5 miles west of Banbury in Oxfordshire. Nestled on the south side of the Sib Valley, it lies opposite the larger village of Sibford Gower. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Sibford Ferris was recorded at 476, making it a small but vibrant community for prospective planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 409 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cherwell district.
Sibford Ferris covers an area of approximately 4.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sibford Ferris a particularly low-crime area.
Sibford Ferris has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sibford Gower and Burdrop, Sibford Ferris. 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, Sibford Ferris planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://thesibfords.org.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 Sibford Ferris
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Sibford Ferris. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sibford Ferris maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sibford Ferris were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (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, 5 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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