65 Merganser Drive Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6XT
Pending
26/00947/HPA
Description
Householder Prior Approval - Single storey rear extension with flat roof and lantern - Length 4.5m, height to eaves 2.55m, overall height 3.45m.
Nearby new applications
50 Corncrake Way Bicester OX26 6UE
Common Ash - pollard to 6 metres - subject to TPO 8/1998
102 Ravencroft Bicester OX26 6YQ
Proposed extension to front and side of existing bungalow
Location102 Ravencroft Bicester OX26 6YQ
Proposal/ DescriptionProposed extension to front and side of existing bungalow
Historical activity at this location
19 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
12 Merganser Drive Bicester OX26 6UQ
Single storey front extension to dwelling and amendments to driveway and parking area.
2025
Approved
12 Merganser Drive Bicester OX26 6UQ
Single storey front extension to dwelling and amendments to driveway and parking area.
2023
Approved
34 Merganser Drive Bicester OX26 6UQ
Single storey rear extension
2023
Approved
34 Merganser Drive Bicester OX26 6UQ
Single storey rear extension
2023
Approved
39 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Erection of rear conservatory and extension to front porch; conversion of garage to form…
2023
Approved
39 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Erection of rear conservatory and extension to front porch; conversion of garage to form…
2021
Approved
61 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion - re-submission of 21/03377/F
2021
Approved
61 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion - re-submission of 21/03377/F
2021
Refused
61 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension, dormer extension to facilitate a loft conversion and garage…
2021
Refused
61 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension, dormer extension to facilitate a loft conversion and garage…
2021
Approved
18 Merganser Drive Bicester OX26 6UQ
Proposed double garage to the front, proposed garage conversion and single storey rear ex…
2021
Approved
18 Merganser Drive Bicester OX26 6UQ
Proposed double garage to the front, proposed garage conversion and single storey rear ex…
2021
Approved
21 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension and internal changes to aid disability. Demolition of existi…
2021
Approved
21 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension and internal changes to aid disability. Demolition of existi…
2018
Approved
32 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Two storey rear extension forming annex
2018
Approved
32 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Two storey rear extension forming annex
2017
Approved
6 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
2017
Approved
6 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
2016
Approved
43 Osprey Close Bicester OX26 6YH
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for erection of a single storey rear ex…
Cherwell
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#191 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Cherwell is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #239 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Cherwell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #55 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #72 of 292
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #239 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #210 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
117 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,082
Total decisions
73 refused in 2025