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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
11,931Searchable applications
341Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,447 approved or refused records
705Refused applications

5,742 approved · 705 refused · 429 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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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/S1249/HH

    Installation of 16 ground-mounted solar panels each 1m wide 1.8m high. Conversion of loft /storage space in existing garage to create a one bedroom annex above the garage with kitchen and bathroom.

    Hill Bottom House, Hill Bottom, Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7PU

    Received 25 Apr 2023
  2. Decision MadeP23/S0882/DIS

    Discharge for condition 4(Joinery Details) on applications P22/S3169/LB ((Internal alterations to the house, together with replacement of existing window to west elevation with larger timber framed window).

    Tithe Barn, Days Lane, Ewelme, OX10 6ES

    Received 9 Mar 2023
  3. Decision MadeP24/S0694/FUL

    Proposed extension to the west of the existing Porch to facilitate an accessible toilet and storage space. Internal alterations consisting of removing 8 pews and reordering the west end of the Nave to provide additional storage and servery facilities, removing the existing double doors to the Porch to create an access ramp, creating purpose-built storage within the Vestries, and rationalising the steps to the Chancel. Replacements and upgrades to the heating system and internal lighting are also proposed. (Further additional information received for Drainage officer on 20th August 2024).

    St John the Baptist Church, Tokers Green Lane, RG4 9BH

    Received 22 Mar 2024
  4. Decision MadeP24/S3720/CM

    The construction of two sections of single carriageway forming part of the Watlington Relief Road (WRR) including footways and cycleways, two new roundabouts, a new junction linking Britwell Road/Harmans Way and the provision of a vehicular pick-up and drop-off area to Icknield Community College, a left-out only arrangement from Pyrton Lane onto the relief road together with the creation of a quiet lane along Pyrton Lane, a new section of bridleway (north of the relief road along the existing route of Pyrton Lane at its junction with the B4009 Watlington Road and Station Road), pedestrian crossing facilities, a new bridge over Chalgrove Brook, landscaping and planting, drainage improvements, street lighting and associated earthworks and infrastructure. Fields to the northern and eastern outskirts of Watlington in Oxfordshire. The Proposed Development intersects five local roads: from east to west, these are the B4009, Rosemoor Drive, B480 (Cuxham Road), Pyrton Lane and Watlington Road (B4009)

    Fields to the northern and eastern outskirts of Watlington

    Received 20 Nov 2024
  5. Decision MadeP26/S0208/HH

    Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and internal alterations to reconfigure layout.

    3 Post Office Cottages, Highmoor Cross, RG9 5DS

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  6. Decision MadeP24/S0664/TCA

    T6 - Lime - Fell. Due to dieback in upper canopy, emerging active fungal fruiting bodies of kretzschmaria deusta on the main stem and proximity to road and driveway. T34 - Horse Chestnut - Fell. Due to historic lightning strike and decay along this area and lean over driveway.

    Bishops Court Farm, Dorchester on Thames, Oxon, OX10 7HP

    Received 23 Feb 2024
  7. Decision MadeP23/S4286/TPO

    T1 (Part of G35) - Beech - New switch box will be located close to sub station and to the north. The switch box is part of the original planning application for the new upgraded sub station and is necessary as part of its workings. The structure will be placed on a slab foundation on or just below the ground level. The works may require the excavation of the soils to create a flat surface and this in turn may require the removal of minor tree roots as identified within the tree report. This application is seeking permission to carryout minor tree root pruning on roots no larger than 20mm.

    Technology Centre, Bozedown Drive, Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7QR

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  8. Decision MadeP26/S0625/TPO

    Crown clean Cedar remove dead wood and thin by 10%. Crown Inspection.

    Avebury, Milldown Avenue, Goring, RG8 0AS

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  9. Decision MadeP25/S3997/TCA

    G1 Leylandii Reduce height by 3m to gain clearance on overhead network G2 Hawthorn Reduce height by 1.5m G3 Ash, Cypress, Sycamore Prune to gain 4m clearance to overhead network G4 Lombardy Poplar Re-pollard to 2m in height G5 Ash, Beech Prune to gain 4m clearance to overhead network G6 Field Maple Prune to gain 4m clearance to overhead network

    Multiple, Stanton St John

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  10. Decision MadeP23/S3109/HH

    Partial demolition of pool building to create an outdoor pool, and construction of a small pool house to provide ancillary accommodation. (As amplified by additional information received 17 November 2023.)

    Boundary House, Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7PB

    Received 14 Sept 2023
  11. Decision MadeP24/S2418/LDP

    Outbuilding to accommodate office.

    Highway Cottage, Gallowstree Road, Peppard Common, RG9 5JB

    Received 30 Jul 2024
  12. Decision MadeP26/S3003/HH

    Replace FF dormer with duo pitched roof, extend structure over GF existing kitchen. GF front porch and conservatory, new duo pitched roof. Garage, extend Eastward by 1.2m to accommodate new stairs. Office FF to include WC services etc, new double garage door to North aspect. Move access-egress site to highway Eastward. Remove North boundary brick structure and replace with low picket fence. Proposed pathway from North boundary to repositioned front door access to dwelling. Remove discrete clad areas, complete render to all facets except West aspect.

    Kimberley 1 St Helens Crescent Benson Wallingford OX10 6RX

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  13. Decision MadeP25/S3286/HH

    Erection of an outbuilding (retrospective).

    Chough Cottage, Lower Green, Towersey, OX9 3QW

    Received 28 Oct 2025
  14. Decision MadeP25/S2511/TCA

    T1 - Ash - This tree belongs to the Old Stables. Neat to waste bins. Reduce height by 2.5m and shape. G1 - Group of Ash - These belong to Middle Haven - Prune back sides to boundary.

    Middle Haven, Fieldside, Long Wittenham, Oxon, OX14 4RG

    Received 12 Aug 2025
  15. Decision MadeP24/S1506/DIS

    Discharge of condition 22 (Contaminated Land) on application P21/S1133/FUL (Construction of 86 dwellings, access road and balancing ponds and delivery of open space, landscaping and areas for play).

    Ladygrove Farm, Abingdon Road, Didcot, OX11 9BS

    Received 8 May 2024
  16. WithdrawnP23/S1621/TCA

    T1 Plum x1 - dismantle down to ground level. (Heavily leaning)

    The Old Timberyard, Road Running Through Waterstock, Waterstock, OX33 1JT

    Received 9 May 2023
  17. Decision MadeP24/S3455/DIS

    Discharge of condition 16(Energy Statement Verification) on application P20/S4003/FUL(Demolition of a block of 13 affordable bedsits and erection of a block of 12 affordable apartments with associated engineering works).

    Cullum House, Ambrose Rise, Wheatley, OX33 1XE

    Received 29 Oct 2024
  18. Decision MadeP23/S2339/FUL

    Alterations to the main house, including 2 new dormer windows, porch and upgrading of fenestration. Refurbishment of existing workshop to provide guest accommodation. Removal of other existing outbuildings. Alterations to existing driveway with new entrance gates; Replacement swimming pool with pool house; Erection of stables including small hay barn and entrance gates

    Huntswood House, Harpsden Bottom, Harpsden, RG9 4HY

    Received 10 Jul 2023
  19. Decision MadeP25/S0667/HH

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension.

    52 Blacklands Road, Benson, OX10 6NW

    Received 28 Feb 2025
  20. Decision MadeP24/S0079/DIS

    Discharge of condition 4(Surface Water Drainage) on application P23/S3213/HH (Double storey side extension and revisions to the internal layout).

    The Beeches, 1 Long Meadow, Goring, RG8 9EG

    Received 8 Jan 2024
  21. Decision MadeP25/S0047/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 3(Surface Water Drainage ) & 4(Construction Environmental Management Plan) on application P24/S1136/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling. Construction of 3-bed dwelling with associated landscaping).

    Lime Croft, Limetree Road, Goring, RG8 9EY

    Received 8 Jan 2025
  22. Decision MadeP25/S3481/HH

    Removal of existing porch and replacement with new larger porch with wc/shower room. Extension to front elevation and around side, with rendered walls and pitched tiled roof.

    22 Meadow Way, Didcot, OX11 0AY

    Received 7 Nov 2025
  23. Decision MadeP25/S3077/FUL

    Temporary storage for 24 months of building materials/equipment for a reconstructed Old English Barn, replacing existing demolished agricultural sheds, in order keep this paraphernalia clear from the Grade II* Listed building Church of St Nicholas in Emmington.

    Land adjacent to 7 Emmington, Emmington, OX39 4AA

    Received 30 Sept 2025
  24. Decision MadeP25/S0534/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Joinery Details) and 4 (Schedule of Materials) on application refs. P23/S0786/HH & P23/S0787/LB (Demolition of existing porch and erection of new porch and utility space. New dormer over kitchen. Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new granny annexe. New entrance gates).

    3 Spring Lane, Horspath, OX33 1SA

    Received 18 Feb 2025

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