Latest News and Updates
All the latest news and updates about the examination
| Date | Latest news and update |
|---|---|
| 05/12/25 | The Inspectors have confirmed that the first week of hearing sessions will take place w/c 16 February 2026. Please see the Hearing Sessions page for further information. |
| 24/11/25 |
The Council have submitted the information requested by the Inspectors in their initial letter to the Council - CLPR/ED2. The documents are available in the Examination documents with the reference numbers CLPR/ED4 through to CLP/ED25 inclusive. Week Commencing 16 February 2026 has been provisionally identified for the first week of hearing sessions. Please see the Hearing Sessions page for further information. |
| 22/10/25 | Council's reply to the Inspectors' initial letter at CLPR/ED3 |
| 10/10/25 |
The Inspectors have written to the Council with their initial questions. Their letter can be accessed in the Examination documents at CLPR/ED2 |
| 28/08/25 | Inspectors J Ayres BA Hons, Solicitor and D Hendley BA(Hons) MA MRTPI from the Planning Inspectorate have been appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct the examination of the Local Plan. |
| 31/07/25 |
Cherwell District Council submitted its Cherwell Local Plan Review 2042 to the Secretary of State for Independent Examination on 31 July 2025. |