Minutes of meetings are published as soon as possible on the website for the benefit of all. However, these do not become the formal record of the meeting until endorsed at the next Parish Council meeting; therefore you should always check to see whether any amendments have been made.
The Minutes for April 2024 – March 2025 are available in the 2024 – 2025 Agenda and Minutes section.
The agenda is usually available about a week before the meeting.
Additional papers for discussion or note are included under the agenda for the appropriate meeting, generally as PDFs or links to the Cherwell District Council Planning Portal website. All documents and links open in new tabs.
Meetings are usually held in Launton Parish Hall on the first Thursday of every month (with occasional changes) from 7.30pm.
The Clerk is happy to provide any of the papers which the Council will consider at the meeting to members of the public (provided they are not confidential), but, to save printing costs, will need to know at the latest by 2pm on the Wednesday before the Parish Council meeting on the Thursday. Please let the Clerk know if you would like hard copies of the papers, and which ones.
2026
5 March
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 19 February)
Additional information for discussion or note for March
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- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 26/00236/F at Launton Sports and Social Club, Bicester Road, Launton, OX26 5DP for “Proposed detached single storey building to provide new changing rooms. Remove existing changing rooms and toilets to bar in main clubhouse and form new toilets to serve bar to include new windows and doors”
- Application reference: 26/00282/TEL56 at Off Bicester Road, Launton, OX26 4SR for “Proposed Base Station installation comprising of : The installation of a 20m high Valmont AWTG Tower, complete with 4No. antennas and 1No. 0.6m dish. Proposed installation of 1No. Equipment cabinet on concrete base at ground level with 4No. concrete bollards surrounding equipment along with associated ancillary works”
- Application reference: 26/00395/SCOP at OS Parcel 7800 West Of Blackthorn Hill, London Road, Bicester for “Scoping Opinion request for application outline planning permission (the ‘Application’) for the construction of up to 1,000 dwellings, a care home, local centre, open space and associated infrastructure”
5 February
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 22 January)
Additional information for discussion or note for February
13 January – Staffing Committee
8 January – in Grange Farm Conference Room
(Note change of date due to the New Year and unusual venue)
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 12 December)
Additional information for discussion or note for January
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- Policy Review
- Budget Monitoring Report to end December 2025
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Speedwatch Report
- Planning
- Application reference: 25/03187/LB at Yew Tree House, Station Road, Launton, OX26 5DX for “Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 21/02552/LB – To vary Condition 2 to reduce the cill height of windows on the north-east elevation and addition of one window on the south-west elevation”
- Application reference: 25/03188/F at Yew Tree House, Station Road, Launton, OX26 5DX for “Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 21/02551/F – To vary Condition 2 to reduce the cill height of windows on the north-east elevation and addition of one window on the south-west elevation”
2025
4 December
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 20 November)
Additional information for discussion or note for December
12 November – Extraordinary Meeting
6 November
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 23 October)
Additional information for discussion or note for November
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- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Speedwatch Report
- Planning
- Application Number: 25/02536/F
Proposal: Internal and external alterations including the fixing of hangar doors, installation of roller shutter doors and various repairs / maintenance works to Building 137
Location: Motorglide Building 137, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX27 8AL - Application Number: 25/02537/LB
Proposal: Internal and external alterations including the fixing of hangar doors, installation of roller shutter doors and various repairs / maintenance works to Building 137
Location: Motorglide Building 137, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX27 8AL - Application Number: 25/02554/F
Proposal: Internal and external alterations to facilitate the use of Building 113 for office purposes (Class E) and in association with the wider permitted events use (Sui Generis)
Location: Windrushers Gliding Club, Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AD - Application Number: 25/02555/LB
Proposal: Internal and external alterations to facilitate the use of Building 113 for office purposes (Class E) and in association with the wider permitted events use (Sui Generis)
Location: Windrushers Gliding Club, Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AD - Application Number: 25/02603/DISC
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 6 (archaeology) of 20/01029/F
Location: Part Of Highway At Allotments, Charbridge Lane, Launton, Bicester - Application Number: 25/02649/F
Proposal: Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 22/02973/F – allow amendments to the approved plans, for the rear extension side wall, flush with the existing rear wall
Location: 12 Sharpes Cottages, Station Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5BU - Application Number: 21/03558/OUT
Proposal: OUTLINE – Residential development for up to 250 dwellings including affordable housing and ancillary uses including retained Local Wildlife Site, public open space, play areas, localised land remodelling, compensatory flood storage, structural planting and access
Location: Land On The North East Side Of Gavray Drive, Bicester
- Application Number: 25/02536/F
8 October – Extraordinary Meeting
(Note unusual venue – Grange Farm Conference Room)
Additional information for discussion or note for 8 October
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- Policy Review
- Planning
2 October
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 18 September)
Additional information for discussion or note for October
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- Policy Review
- Budget Monitoring Report to end September 2025
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Speedwatch Report
- Planning
- Application Reference: 25/02169/F at Jacks Barn, West End, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DF for “Conversion of redundant stables to two bedroom dwelling”
- Application Reference: 25/02214/F at 12 Bicester Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DQ for “Dropped kerb, gravel driveway along with gates at end of drive”
- Application Reference: 25/02326/F at Ascot Cottage, Station Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DS for “Construction of two storey rear extension to provide cloakroom and lobby at ground floor level and extension to bedroom space at first floor level”
4 September
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 21 August)
Additional information for discussion or note for September
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- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Speedwatch Report
- Planning
- Application reference: 25/01977/F at 18 Beech Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AP for “RETROSPECTIVE – Change of Use of land from amenity to domestic use; creation of a permeable hardstanding and driveway”
- Application reference: 25/01875/F at Bicester Heritage, Buildings 146 And 147 Station Commanders Office, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX27 8AL for “Change of Use of Building 146/147 to Use Class E, the erection of ground and part first floor extensions and associated works including landscaping and parking”
- Application reference: 25/01876/LB (details as 25/01875/F above)
- Application reference: 25/01986/ADV at Greggs, Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AF for “Two freestanding banner signs”
7 August
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 24 July)
Additional information for discussion or note for August
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- Policy Review
- Budget Monitoring Report to end June 2025
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Speedwatch Report
- Planning
- Application reference: 25/01178/REM at South East Bicester, Wretchwick Way, Bicester for “Application for approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline Planning Consent (ref: 16/01268/OUT). The Reserved Matters comprise details of the Spine Road and Nature Conservation Area with associated infrastructure. Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be determined”
- Application reference: 25/01781/F at Laurels Farm, Station Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DX for “Conversion of loft space to accommodation, sub-division of rooms to the first floor to provide ensuite and dressing facilities, replacement of UPVC windows and door, outdoor swimming pool with associated swimming pool building, garden store and cart shed/garage. Proposed joinery, materials, structure, heating, insulation, roof details, service routes for ventilation and existing wall treatment details – amendment to 24/02802/F.”
- Application reference: 25/01782/LB at Laurels Farm, Station Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DX for “Conversion of loft space to accommodation, sub-division of rooms to the first floor to provide ensuite and dressing facilities, replacement of UPVC windows and door, outdoor swimming pool with associated swimming pool building, garden store and cart shed/garage. Proposed joinery, materials, structure, heating, insulation, roof details, service routes for ventilation and existing wall treatment details – amendment to 24/02803/LB.”
- Application reference: 25/01832/F at 17 Sycamore Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DZ for “Rear extension and 1.8m high rear garden boundary fence to provide privacy and security”
Received 6 August
15 July – Staffing Committee
(Note unusual venue – Grange Farm Conference Room)
3 July
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 19 June)
Additional information for discussion or note for July
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- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Speedwatch Report (April 2025)
- Speedwatch Report (May 2025)
- Speedwatch Report (June 2025)
- Planning
- Application reference: 25/01178/REM at South East Bicester, Wretchwick Way, Bicester for “Application for approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline Planning Consent (ref: 16/01268/OUT). The Reserved Matters comprise details of the Spine Road and Nature Conservation Area with associated infrastructure. Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be determined”
- Application reference: 25/01534/LB at Wriggly Monkey Brewery, Building 131, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX27 8AL for “Installation of ventilation fans on rear elevation of Building 131”
- Application reference: 25/01631/TPO at 10 Forest Close, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DD for “T3 (Horse chestnut) – 2/3 metre crown reduction – Subject to TPO 13/1993”
16 June – Extraordinary Meeting
Additional information for discussion or note for 16 June
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- Policy Review
- Planning
- Application reference: 25/01178/REM at South East Bicester, Wretchwick Way, Bicester for “Application for approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline Planning Consent (ref: 16/01268/OUT). The Reserved Matters comprise details of the Spine Road and Nature Conservation Area with associated infrastructure. Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be determined”
- Application reference: 25/01324/F at 1A Longlands Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AH for “RETROSPECTIVE – Proposed external alterations to the existing industrial unit and addition of plant and yard changes”
- 5 June
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 22 May)
Additional information for discussion or note for June
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- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 25/00853/F at 13 Sharpes Cottages, Station Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5BU for “Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey extension to form dining room”
- Application reference: 25/01083/F at Ash Grove House, West End, Launton, OX26 5DF for “Proposed extension to existing garage (resubmission of 21/00213/F)”
- Application reference: 25/00992/F (Amended) at Bethel Congregational Church, Station Road, Launton, OX26 5DS for “Change of Use of a redundant church into a two bedroom residential property and widening of existing access and dropped kerb – Self Build”
- Application reference: 25/01178/REM at South East Bicester, Wretchwick Way, Bicester for “Application for approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to Outline Planning Consent (ref: 16/01268/OUT). The Reserved Matters comprise details of the Spine Road and Nature Conservation Area with associated infrastructure. Details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be determined”
Received 4 June
1 May
Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (in Launton SCHOOL Hall – note unusual venue)
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 17 April)
Additional information for discussion or note for May
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- Policy Review
- Information Logs
- 2024/25 Year End Finance Report
- Budget Monitoring Report to end March 2025
- 2025/26 Proposed Budget
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
Received 25-30 April
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- Application reference: 25/00946/ADV at Land South Of Airfield And North East Of Skimmingdish Lane Launton for “Single illuminated sign depicting the Skyport’s logo and company name”
- Application reference: 25/00873/F at Bedfield, Bicester Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DP for “Two storey side extension and single storey side extension, part single storey rear extension”
- Application reference: 25/00980/F at Water Moor House, Station Road, Launton, OX26 5DX for “Single storey pool building with link to existing barn”
- Application reference: 25/00981/LB at Water Moor House, Station Road, Launton, OX26 5DX for “Single storey pool building with link to existing barn”
- Application reference: 25/00992/F at Bethel Congregational Church, Station Road, Launton, OX26 5DS for “Change of Use of a redundant church into a two bedroom residential property – Self Build”
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23 April – Extraordinary Meeting
(Note unusual venue – Grange Farm Conference Room)
Additional information for discussion or note for 23 April
17 April – Annual Parish Meeting
See the Annual Parish Meeting page for information
3 April
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 20 March)
Additional information for discussion or note for April
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- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Speedwatch Report
- Planning