Planning Applications

This page lists recent planning applications for the two Sibford parishes. They are removed from this page after about six months, but can still be found on the Cherwell District Council website.

This page is created as a convenience for Sibford residents; although we do our best to keep it complete and up to date, you should refer to the CDC website for critical information.

Click on a map marker to popup a list of applications at that location; then click on a reference number to view details on the CDC website. Use the tick-boxes at top-right corner of the map to restrict which types of application are displayed.

In the detailed list of applications below the map, click on the address to fly to it on the map.

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Manor House Temple Mill Road Sibford Gower OX15 5RX
26/00179/TCA
Sibford Gower

T1 - Apple tree. Reduce the canopy back to previous pruning points, this will help take the weight out of the canopy due to a weak leaning stem. T2 - multi stem Hawthorne tree. Remove the leader that is over hanging temple mill road back to the main stem. This will help prevent damage from larger vehicles. T3 - young walnut tree. Remove walnut tree to ground level. This has been planted in the wrong location. Re planting All work will be carried ouwork will be carried out to BS3998.

Decision due by Fri 20 Feb 2026

Bramley Close Bonds End Lane Sibford Gower OX15 5RT
25/03249/TCA
Sibford Gower

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 hedge by c. 4m to align with hedges on each end

Permitted on Mon 19 Jan 2026

Sibford Reservoir Tyne Hill Epwell
25/03222/F
Sibford Gower

Construction of a new twin cell reinforced concrete service reservoir structure with associated ancillary works, including landscaping, fencing, car parking area, drainage works, provision of new access road with an access gate, and decommissioning and removal of existing reservoir cell

Consultation closes on Wed 4 Feb 2026

1 Mannings Close Sibford Ferris Oxfordshire OX15 5RA
25/03002/F
Sibford Ferris

RETROSPECTIVE - 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 driveway with gate; solar panels to south facing elevation; removal of chimney

Consultation closes on Fri 30 Jan 2026

Sibford School The Hill Back Lane Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL
25/02904/TCA

T1 Walnut - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available), Removal of all deadwood 25mm or greater in diameter at the point of attachment to functional wood and crown lifting to approximately 4 metres above ground level. G1 Holly and ash - Removal to stumps as close as possible to ground level from the north side of Holly house. T2 Beech - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available), Removal of all deadwood 25mm or greater in diameter at the point of attachment to functional wood. T3 Sycamore - Crown reduction of the south aspect by approximately 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available), blending the reduced crown into the remaining crown. T4 Alder - Removal of the alder to a stump as close as possible to ground level. T5 Ash - Removal of the lowest south limb from the ash and then reducing the remaining south aspect of the crown by up to 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available).

Permitted on Fri 12 Dec 2025

2 Shepherds Close Burdrop Oxfordshire OX15 5RN
25/02824/F
Sibford Gower

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”?

Consultation closed on Mon 8 Dec 2025; decision due by Wed 4 Feb 2026

Holmby House Main Street Sibford Ferris OX15 5RG
25/02705/TCA
Sibford Ferris

T1 Horse chestnut - Reduce height by 5 - 6m reducing lateral branches where necessary to balance the upper crown. Tree has been historically topped resulting in vigorous regrowth from these “pruning” points.

Permitted on Fri 21 Nov 2025

Sibford Park Colony Road Sibford Gower Oxfordshire OX15 5RY
25/02490/F
Sibford Gower

Erection of new entrance gates with associated landscaping, alteration and widening of access route to create one entrance along with a bin store and alteration of existing track to New Barn Farm to ensure access is provided past the secure gates

Permitted on Fri 9 Jan 2026

Lambs Croft Back Lane Sibford Ferris OX15 5RE
25/01878/TCA
Sibford Ferris

T1 - Birch - Dismantle and removal to ground level overhanging neighbouring property. T2 - Birch - Fell Standing Dead Tree T3 - Reduce Latural Growth over neighbouring boundary by 2 Meters

Decision due by Wed 13 Aug 2025