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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for South Oxfordshire District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
9,976Searchable applications
350Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,277 approved or refused records
586Refused applications

4,691 approved · 586 refused · 349 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Dec 2016 to 30 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas71 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeP25/S0133/NM

    Non-material amendment to application ref. P24/S2336/HH - removal of chimney; pitched roof canopy over side entrance door; insertion of two new windows on side elevation. (Single-storey front extension and open porch).

    20 Western Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1JP

    Received 15 Jan 2025
  2. Decision MadeP25/S0681/PDH

    Erection of single storey side and rear extensions. Depth - 8.00m Height - 4.00m Height at the eaves of extension - 3.00m

    24 High Street, Culham, OX14 4NA

    Received 2 Mar 2025
  3. Decision MadeP26/S2477/TCA

    T1 Silver birch reduction in height by 1.5-2m

    Stables Station Road Goring Reading RG8 9HB

    Received 15 Jun 2026
  4. Decision MadeP25/S3126/T28

    Installation of 3 proposed antennas, 3 RRUS and a 0.3m dish, existing equipment cabin to be upgraded internally and ancillary development thereto.

    Chinnor Rugby Club, Rectory Pavilion, Kingsey Road, Thame, OX9 3JL

    Received 3 Oct 2025
  5. Under ConsiderationP25/S0209/FUL

    Hybrid planning application consisting of: 1) A full planning application for residential and mixed use development comprising of 131 residential units(use class C3), community centre(use class F2) and flexible employment uses, landscaping, public open space, car parking, site access via Greys Road and Highlands Lane and all associated infrastructure/engineering works; and 2) Outline planning application (with all matters reserved) comprising land for a parks depot(use class sui generis), the relocation of the Chiltern Centre(use class C2), and land for up to 20 community land trust residential units. (As amended by plans and information received 04 June and 26 June and 03 July and 26 August and 10 September and 16 October 2025.)

    Highlands Park, Highlands Lane, Henley-on-Thames

    Received 24 Jan 2025
  6. Decision MadeP23/S3568/NM

    Non-material amendment to planning application P23/S2078/FUL (Erection of a detached dwelling (316m2 GIA) with residential annex for disabled family member (239m2 GIA) and carers accommodation (72m2 GIA), detached garage, parking and amenity space) - changes to roof of main house, widening bi-fold doors in the pool room, reduce the height of the pool room side window, provision of two new roof lights to annex, additional PV panels and relocation of wet room window.

    Walbrook, Lane Running Sw From Moreton, Moreton, OX9 2HS

    Received 20 Oct 2023
  7. Decision MadeP25/S0099/HH

    New conservatory to rear elevation of dwelling.

    31 Bowling Court, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 2LE

    Received 29 Jan 2025
  8. Decision MadeP26/S3358/A

    • S1 - 2 x Canopy-Mounted Illuminated ‘Lidl’ Signs – above the canopy on the south and east elevations • S2 - 1 x Column-Mounted Poster Display Unit - on the trolley bay • S3 - 1 x Wall-Mounted Billboard (Small) – east elevation next to trolley bay • S4 - 1 x Wall Mounted Billboard (Large) – east elevation in front of the parent and child parking spaces

    5 Abingdon Road Didcot OX11 9BL

    Received 4 Aug 2026
  9. Decision MadeP24/S3470/LB

    Repair floors and re-plaster the downstairs with lime plaster following flood damage earlier this year. Removal of existing and adding tiles to new floor surface. Removing the bottom step of the staircase and replacing with a new one. Tanking of the floor and installation of a traditional French drain system. As clarified by additional information received 2 December 2024.

    3 The Green, Chalgrove, OX44 7SU

    Received 31 Oct 2024
  10. Decision MadeP25/S3196/FUL

    Hardstanding (retrospective).

    Forget me Not Farm, Northend Road, Christmas Common, OX49 5HW

    Received 6 Nov 2025
  11. Decision MadeP25/S1509/TCA

    T1 Holm Oak Tree in house front garden area. Large secondary limb is resting on wall and causing damage to wall. Remove limb back to source. Reduce remaining crown by up to 1.5 metres to prune away from house. T2 Sycamore Tree on grass verge by main village road, adjacent outer stable wall. Crown lift to 6 metres over road to provide statutory clearance. Remove sections of major deadwood and sever ivy at base, removing section to 1.5 metres above ground level. Reason for recommended works Health & Safety, to bring back into scale with location and good arboricultural practices.

    Church Farm, Road Running Through Elsfield, Elsfield, OX3 9UH

    Received 14 May 2025
  12. Decision MadeP25/S3319/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 4(levels (details required)), 13(CEMP), 14(Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 18(surface water drainage works), 19(foul drainage works) on application ref. P20/S4693/FUL (Development of an existing greenfield site for 31 new affordable homes to include 4x1B maisonettes, 18x 2B4P houses and 9x 3B5P houses. The homes are to remain affordable in perpetuity under the community land trust mechanism and are to provide homes to people with a local connection to Thame. The masterplan includes on site parking and shared green spaces for residents and the wider community. The proposed design also includes proposed upgrades to local infrastructure where the Phoenix Trail meets Windmill Road.)

    Land to the west of Windmill Road, Thame

    Received 22 Oct 2025
  13. Decision MadeP26/S2131/TCA

    Please refer to the supporting document "Dorchester Fish Pass and Weir Removal_Identification of Trees and Description of Works".

    Hurst Water Meadow Overy Lane Wallingford OX10 7JA

    Received 8 Jun 2026
  14. Decision MadeP26/S0913/HH

    Erection of a detached wooden single-storey garden workshop for incidental residential use at the rear of the property.

    Woodlea 13 Wood Street Wallingford OX10 0BD

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  15. Decision MadeP24/S0075/DA

    Without planning permission, the formation of an access onto a classified road in the approximate location shown between points A and B on the Land ("the Access") by the infilling of an existing drainage ditch, the removal of a section of existing hedge row and erection of a five-bar gate. (SE21/293).

    Town Farm Cottage, Brook Street, Kingston Blount, OX39 4RZ

    Received 22 Jan 2024
  16. Decision MadeP26/S3211/TCA

    G1 Yew, Cherry Observations: This group are overgrown and are overhanging the boundary - general maintenance required. Recommendations: Cut back overhanging growth to boundary wall, by up to 1m. Consent gained from landowner.

    10 College Close Thame OX9 2DQ

    Received 27 Jul 2026
  17. Decision MadeP23/S3678/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3(energy statement) & 4(boundary walls and fences) on planning application P21/S0421/FUL (New single storey dwelling at rear of 16 Church Street and associated parking and turning).

    16 Church Street, Didcot, OX11 8DQ

    Received 30 Oct 2023
  18. Decision MadeP24/S3243/TCA

    G1 Beech x 6 - Thin crowns on each tree by around 15%, removing overly dense, weak and crossing growth to achieve a lighter and even density of foliage across all of the trees. This work is a repeat pruning very similar in nature to the work that we carried out on these trees some years ago. The aim of the work is simply to allow more filtered light through the trees to the gardens beneath and also to improve the aesthetics of the trees without compromising their size and stature.

    33 High Street, Thame, OX9 2AA

    Received 9 Oct 2024
  19. Under ConsiderationP26/S3179/HH

    Single storey infill extension and internal layout alterations, which include re-modelling of the kitchen. External alterations to existing barn. Internal alteration which include forming an opening in the dividing wall between Querns Cottage and the barn. External works to include a relocated entrance, driveway, swimming pool, and new garden store.

    Querns Collins End Goring Heath Reading RG8 7RH

    Received 24 Jul 2026
  20. Decision MadeP23/S3323/TCA

    5 DAY NOTICE 1 x Willow- Clear fallen stem and pollard remaining tree.

    Prebendal, Priest End, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AA

    Received 29 Sept 2023
  21. Decision MadeP25/S0275/TCA

    T - 28 - Hawthorn - removal (recommended by arborist - weak tree). T - 38 - Laburnum - removal (recommended by arborist - weak tree).

    Cedar Cottage, High Street, Whitchurch On Thames, RG8 7ER

    Received 27 Jan 2025
  22. Decision MadeP24/S1191/NM

    Non material amendment to P22/S2896/HH (Side extension to replace conservatory, rear dressing room extension, upgrading and rendering exterior walls and replacing windows) - to change the number and type of solar panels to be installed on the roof for increased energy efficiency.

    The Bridle Path, Haseley Road, Little Milton, OX44 7PP

    Received 10 Apr 2024
  23. Under ConsiderationP26/S3321/LDP

    Installation of an outdoor swimming pool with localized excavation for retaining structure to support the pool, associated plant room and outdoor paving, and a greenhouse adjacent to the pool.

    Wildwood Chinnor Hill Chinnor OX39 4BE

    Received 3 Aug 2026
  24. Decision MadeP26/S0747/FUL

    Proposal for the installation of one feeder pillar, one CCTV post and 6 protective bollards to support EV charging equipment.

    Land adjacent to Central Drive, Orchard Centre Car Park, Didcot, OX11 7LG

    Received 10 Mar 2026

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