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CROWN/2026/0000004 Application information
About this application
- Type of application
- Outline planning permission with some matters reserved
- Local planning authority
- Cherwell LPA
- Applicant name
- Home Office
- Site address
- Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC), Evenlode Crescent, Kiddlington, OX5 1RE
- Description of the proposed development
- Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved (except for access) for the expansion of Campsfield IRC comprising the development of new accommodation blocks and ancillary supporting accommodation, the conversion of existing site infrastructure, demolition of existing structures, creation of additional car parking, landscaping and associated site infrastructure.
- Stage
- Consultation
- Application form
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To view the full application, go to the Documents section.
Important dates
- Application accepted date
- 2 June 2026
- Representation period
- 5 June 2026 at 12:00am to 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Have your say
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Your name and written representation will be published on this website.
The representations period is open from:
5 June 2026 at 12:00am to 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Have your say
Application stage
This application is at the consultation stage.
At this stage, you can have your say about the application.
Comment on the proposed development by Friday 24 July 2026.
Pre-application
Completed
The Crown Casework Team at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) handles the pre-application process for Crown Development applications. This team is responsible for early engagement with prospective applicants, which includes giving advice on suitable planning routes through the Crown Development process.
MHCLG can also give general pre-application planning guidance to make sure applications cover everything needed for submission. Pre-application engagement may also include engagement with:
- the local planning authority
- statutory and non-statutory consultees
- local communities
- other government departments and agencies whose interests may be affected by the proposal
Accepted
Completed
The Planning Inspectorate reviews the application to make sure is complete. This includes checking that all required documents have been submitted following national requirements.
Where applicable, it also checks that the documents listed in the local planning authority’s local validation checklist are included.
The Planning Inspectorate also checks that the correct planning fee has been paid. The fee is calculated in line with the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended).
The Secretary of State assesses whether the application is of national importance.
If the Planning Inspectorate decides that the application is complete and the Secretary of State considers the application to be of national importance, the application will be accepted.
Consultation
In progress
The Planning Inspectorate:
- publishes the application documents on a dedicated web page
- carries out any required consultations
- may place a press notice
The relevant local planning authority displays a site notice and notifies any adjoining owner or occupier if needed.
Statutory consultees and other interested parties can send written representations to the Planning Inspectorate.
Written representations must be sent no less than 21 days from the date the application is accepted. Written representations submitted after this date may not be considered.
Procedure choice
Not started
The procedure is the method the Planning Inspectorate will use to decide the application.
The Planning Inspectorate will decide at the end of the consultation period how the application should continue. The procedures are:
- written representations
- hearing
- inquiry
The Planning Inspectorate tells the applicant, local planning authority and anyone who submitted a written representation during the consultation period which procedure the application will follow. The Planning Inspectorate will keep the procedure choice, including combined procedures, under review. Subject to any notification and procedural requirement, the procedure may be changed at any point before the decision is issued.
Final decision
Not started
After the inquiry, hearing or site visit (for written representations), the inspector uses the evidence to write their decision.
The formal decision notice includes a statement explaining the reasons for the decision.
If the application is approved, the decision will also list any necessary conditions.
If the application is recovered, the inspector will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State rather than issue a decision. The Secretary of State will consider the recommendation and issue a decision.
Post decision
Not started
Where permission has been granted for a Crown Development application, the local planning authority is responsible for monitoring its implementation.
The local planning authority must make sure the development follows the approved plans and planning conditions.
To challenge a decision on a Crown Development application, an application must be made to the High Court. This application must be made within 6 weeks beginning with the date after the day the decision is issued.
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