Hearing Sessions
Public hearings for the Cherwell Local Plan Review 2042
The Stage 1 Hearing Sessions were held during w/c 16 February 2026. These hearings were to address the specific areas identified in their letter of 10 October 2025 (CLPR/ED2).
The hearing sessions will be live streamed. A link to the recordings will be available at the end of each day.
Due to limited seating in the Council Chamber, if you are not speaking at the examination, please use the live stream link to view remotely.
Venue: The Council Chamber, Cherwell District Council, 39 Castle Quay, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5FD
Further information on the venue can be found in the information pack.
Documents for the Stage 2 Hearing Sessions 12-14 January, 19-21 January and 2-4 February 2027
CLPR/ED79 Stage 2 Draft Programme
CLPR/ED80 Inspectors' Guidance Notes
CLPR/ED81 Inspectors' Matters, Issues and Questions
Documents for the Stage 1 Hearing Sessions 17-20 February 2026
Week 1 Programme and Participants V.2 (10 February 2026).
CLPR/ED26 Draft Hearings Programme Week 1
CLPR/ED27 Inspectors’ Examination Guidance Notes
CLPR/ED28 Inspectors’ Matters, Issues and Questions
CLPR/ED29 Letter from Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister of State for Planning and Housing