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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
11,917Searchable applications
341Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,440 approved or refused records
703Refused applications

5,737 approved · 703 refused · 429 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Dec 2016 to 30 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

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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 MadeP23/S4030/DIS

    Discharge of condition 8(Submission of Hard and Soft Landscaping Details) and 9(Landscaping Management Plan) on application P21/S4771/FUL (Erection of 20 new homes and associated landscape and highway works).

    Land at The Orchard, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0PT

    Received 27 Nov 2023
  2. Decision MadeP25/S1115/HH

    Proposed ground floor front, side and rear extensions, new front porch and insertion of dormer window. Works to include demolition of the existing conservatory and extension of dropped kerb.

    2 Chiltern Crescent, Wallingford, OX10 0PE

    Received 23 Apr 2025
  3. Decision MadeP25/S3504/TCA

    T1. Silver Birch in car park. Reduce by approximately 2 metres in height and width. Thin by removing approximately 30% of internal branches. T2. Cherry in car park. Reduce by approximately 1m in height and width. T3. Silver Birch on the green. Reduce height of co dominant leaders by approximately 1.5 m

    5 Lilacs Place, WATLINGTON, Oxon, OX49 5BF

    Received 31 Oct 2025
  4. Decision MadeP23/S0920/DIS

    Discharge of condition 5 (surface water) on application P22/S3325/FUL. (Rebuilding of extensively fire damaged listed barn, reusing undamaged parts of the oak frame and retaining limestone rubble to reuse in new plinth walls).

    South Barn, Lower Farm Lane, Sandford-on-Thames, OX4 4UT

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  5. Decision MadeP25/S0577/HH

    Proposed insertion of new dormer windows to existing dwelling and erection of detached garden studio.

    Haycroft, Brightwell Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT

    Received 3 Mar 2025
  6. WithdrawnP25/S2633/LB

    Refurbishment of Grade II listed dwelling. Demolish existing side extension and replace with single storey side extension. Second floor replacement dormer and addition of a new dormer. Replacement of existing garage with a carport with storage space above. All existing windows to be replaced with double glazed units to match the detailing of existing. Gas heating system to be replaced with Air Source Heat Pump, and insulation upgrades to floors and ceilings where possible. (as amended by plans received 23 February 2026 removing first floor extension)

    6 Fairmile, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 2JZ

    Received 3 Sept 2025
  7. Decision MadeP23/S3743/FUL

    Application proposing the material change of use of land for mixed use of Equestrian and Residential, through the formation of a Gypsy/Traveller pitch providing 1 Static Caravan/Mobile Home and 1 Touring Caravan, alongside ancillary development.

    Land known as Field Adjacent to Burial Ground Driveway, Off B4526 Reading Road, Goring on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0LL

    Received 8 Nov 2023
  8. Decision MadeP26/S1082/TCA

    T10 Horse Chestnut in front of D2. This needs a prune to reduce the overextended sections to the West to bring limb broadly back into line with main canopy and mitigate against limb failure. Reduce section by 2-2.25m leaving a balanced and flowing crown outline. There has been movement in the wall which is directly in front of the tree. T11 Magnolia in front of the finance office. Reduce tree back to previous pruning points to keep the tree in scale with its surroundings. Branches are touching buildings and wires. Retain as much internal growth as practicable as well as the smaller regeneration growth at the historic cut points to maximise foliar cover. Works would reduce the tree by approximately 2m from height and branch tips.

    The Henley College, Deanfield Avenue, Henley-on-thames, RG9 1UH

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  9. Decision MadeP25/S1534/HH

    Erection of a one storey garage.

    Honeysuckle Cottage, Beech Lane, Woodcote, RG8 0PY

    Received 22 May 2025
  10. Decision MadeP23/S3740/HH

    New gated entrance with internal and external alterations, demolition and reconstruction of a single storey extension to the same footprint with the exception of an addition to the existing Boot Room, new brick pillar loggia, and increase to Southern patio.(as amplified by Nature Space Certificate received 3 January 2024 and tree protection information received on 15 January 2024.).

    Brightwell Manor, Brightwell Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT

    Received 2 Nov 2023
  11. Decision MadeP26/S0207/T28

    Installation of a substation.

    Thames Water Sewage Works, Warpsgrove Lane, Chalgrove, OX44 7XY

    Received 22 Jan 2026
  12. Decision MadeP26/S1076/DIS

    Discharge of condition(s) 6 (Construction Method Statement) on planning application P24/S4095/HH. Two storey extension and external alterations to existing openings.

    1 Arrowfield Cottages Rotherfield Greys RG9 4QB

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  13. Decision MadeP23/S0468/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 3 (foul water drainage scheme), 4 (surface water drainage scheme), 5 (restoration of the land) and 6 (visibility splays) on application reference number P19/S4253/FUL (The use of land as a travellers caravan site consisting of a mobile home, an amenity block, two touring caravans and associated works).

    7/8 Kiln Lane, Garsington, OX44 9AR

    Received 29 Mar 2023
  14. Decision MadeP25/S3183/TPO

    T1 Oak: Selectively reduce lower mid crown lateral branches over neighbouring properties by up to 1meter to reduce likelihood of glis-glis entering properties via flying squirrel impressions. Some further light pruning may be required to address any slightly newly exposed branch ends. This will be kept to a minimum. Prune tertiary branches to provide a clearance of up to 300mm from overhead service cables.

    Stepping Stones, Road Running Through Stoke Row, Stoke Row, RG9 5QL

    Received 10 Oct 2025
  15. Decision MadeP23/S0853/DIS

    Partial discharge of condition 5(Contaminated Land) on application P22/S4648/S73. (S73 application to vary conditions 2 (approved plans), 7 (Contamination remediation strategy), 9 (parking & manoeuvring areas), 10 (vision splay protection), 13 (landscaping) and 15 (restriction of use) on application P20/S0826/FUL (Demolition of existing buildings on site and erection of new dwelling, new B8 storage building and 2 x holiday let dwellings with associated access and parking) to revise the wording of Condition 7 (contamination) to allow for a phased development, and to make minor amendments to the approved landscaping scheme).

    Blenheim Farm, Benson, OX10 6PR

    Received 8 Mar 2023
  16. Decision MadeP24/S4005/TPO

    Sycamore with TPO: Rear garden close to house. Lift the crown to 6 metres all round removing secondary branches only. Reduce the limb over the house by 2 metres. Remove major deadwood.

    The Lodge, Burcot, Oxon, OX14 3DJ

    Received 13 Dec 2024
  17. Decision MadeP25/S0169/PDH

    Demolition of existing extension (part single storey rear extension). Single storey rear extension. Depth 6.00m Height 3.20m Height to eaves 2.80m.

    43 Bowness Avenue, Didcot, OX11 8NF

    Received 20 Jan 2025
  18. Decision MadeP24/S3722/TCA

    T1 Pear - removal of declining pear tree located in rear garden. T2 Willow - reduction of willow by approx 1.5m in height and lateral spread. T3 Laburnum - removal of laburnum due to close proximity to boundary fence.

    80 West Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2EA

    Received 20 Nov 2024
  19. Decision MadeP24/S3073/FUL

    The proposal is for rerouting of surface water drainage of the main cottage from the current small drain which overflows due to an undersized pump, to a larger sewer just outside the property's south boundary.

    15 Little Haseley, Little Haseley, OX44 7LH

    Received 3 Oct 2024
  20. Decision MadeP23/S3284/HH

    Single-storey front and rear extensions.

    5 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote, RG8 0SH

    Received 27 Sept 2023
  21. Consultation PeriodP26/S4230/FUL

    2 No. Detached 4 bedroom dwellings following demolition of Halfacre.

    Halfacre Church Lane Rotherfield Peppard Henley-on-thames RG9 5JL

    Received 21 Sept 2026
  22. Decision MadeP26/S1605/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 3(surface water drainage) and 4(features to be provided for protected and priority species) on application ref. P25/S1827/FUL Retention of a mixed use residential/office/teaching building, in association with a mixed use incorporating equine rehabilitation, equine breeding, and for practical workshops in equine physiotherapy training. Erection of an American barn.

    The Old Yard Henton Chinnor OX39 4AP

    Received 11 May 2026
  23. Decision MadeP25/S2348/LDE

    Certificate of Lawfulness for outbuilding and for its use for purposes ancillary to 4 Spring Terrace.

    4 Spring Terrace, Gravel Road, Binfield Heath, RG9 4LU

    Received 18 Sept 2025
  24. Decision MadeP26/S0345/HH

    Installation of three rooflights, replacement doors and insertion of two glazed panels on the front elevation.

    Grooms Cottage, Townsend Farm, Waterperry, Oxford, OX33 1LG

    Received 5 Feb 2026

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