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Collected application statistics

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12,031Searchable applications
340Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,517 approved or refused records
711Refused applications

5,806 approved · 711 refused · 431 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Consultation PeriodP26/S3171/DIS

    Discharge condition 4 (Tree Protection (Detailed)) relating to P25/S1789/FUL This application is for 3 locations included in a new public art trail in Watlington. Location 1 - Asgard Green, Red Kite View Location 2 - Redrow Development Site (land off Cuxham Road) Location 3 - Hill Road Car Park n.b Location 4 - Mansle Gardens is owned by Watlington Parish Council so planning permission is not required. (As amplified by information received 30 July and additional information received 23 August 2025; Amended plans received 17 November 2025 omitting the Town Hall and the Land in front of St Leonard's Church locations)

    Watlington Community Office 1 Old School Place Watlington OX49 5QH

    Received 30 Sept 2026
  2. Decision MadeP24/S0691/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 4(Materials), 10(Landscaping) & 11(Drainage) on application P23/S0889/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two storey replacement dwelling).

    14 Bridle Path, Woodcote, RG8 0SE

    Received 29 Feb 2024
  3. Decision MadeP23/S0648/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 6 (landscaping scheme (trees and shrubs only) & 7 (surface water drainage works) on planning application P20/S0285/FUL Erection of two-storey side extension to facilitate sub-division of a semi-detached two storey house to provide a ground floor 1-bedroom flat and a first floor 1-bedroom flat.

    25 Leaver Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1UW

    Received 23 Feb 2023
  4. Decision MadeP25/S2220/FUL

    Proposed entrance & gate to a parcel of existing woodland - agricultural use only.

    Land adjacent to Lovegroves, Lovegroves Barn, Wyfold Road, Wyfold, RG4 9HS

    Received 1 Aug 2025
  5. Decision MadeP23/S1507/LB

    White painted fascia panel with logo, and a single projecting sign (retrospective). (amended plans received 8th June 2023)

    Biagio's Jewellers, 105 High Street, Thame, OX9 3DZ

    Received 2 May 2023
  6. Consultation PeriodP26/S0934/HH

    Erect rear single-storey gabled garden room extension. Raise roof of north side wing to same height as main transverse roof to provide new first floor accommodation. Provide new double-pitched roof to existing detached garage.

    61 Park Road, Didcot, OX11 8QT

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  7. Decision MadeP23/S3049/FUL

    Proposed cold and dry stores and ancillary works (resubmission of lapsed permissions P18/S3853/FUL and P19/S2747/FUL). (As amended by revised plan and additional drainage information received 26 October 2023, 24 January 2024 and 26 February 2024).

    Industrial Estate, London Road, Wheatley, OX33 1JH

    Received 8 Sept 2023
  8. WithdrawnP26/S0005/LDP

    Proposed outhouse/studio at the rear of the property.

    1 Woden Cottages, High Street, Goring, RG8 9AZ

    Received 5 Jan 2026
  9. Decision MadeP23/S1920/CM

    Demolition of existing canopy, alteration(s) to existing building, provision of car storage racks and replacement hardsurfacing (as approved under MW.0096/21), office building, boundary fencing and gates - all in connection with the use of the site for the augmentation of auto recycling and end of life vehicles (consistent with, and complementary to, adjacent land uses) (variation/amendment to works approved under MW.0096/21) Consultation end date: 28 June 2023

    Menlo Industrial Park, Rycote Lane, Thame, OX9 2JB

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  10. Decision MadeP25/S0949/T28

    Removal and replacement of three antennas, two cabinets and all ancillary development.

    Chinnor RFC, off Tythrop Way, Kingsey Road, Thame, OX9 3LJ

    Received 25 Mar 2025
  11. Decision MadeP23/S0645/T28

    Prior notification for proposed installation under telecommunications code system operators of 12 (Twelve) metre wooden poles. The pole will be installed with 9.7m above ground.

    Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7PT

    Received 21 Feb 2023
  12. Decision MadeP24/S0276/TCA

    T1 - Sycamore - crown clean by removal of deadwood, dead ivy may be left to disintegrate. Check and report squirrel damage status. T2 - Weeping Willow - Fell x2 stems to ground level and treat stumps with glyphosate eco-plugs to prevent regrowth; or stump grind to 250mm depth. N.B. If felling is delayed beyond six months then remove branches in contact with roof to prevent damage to roof tiles. T3 - Beech - Selectively thin/reduce (crotch-prune) lower 3rd of canopy by up to 3m to contain spread and give 3m clearance to boathouse roof. Prune out subordinate branches internally to remove any rubbing points. T7 - Common Hazel - Coppice at 10cm AGL to remove dead stem and rejuevinate tree, and prevent eventual partial collapse (See report- Sec. 7.4 for full options). T9 - Sever 1m section of ivy from base to facilitate future full VTA. T11 - Yew - Reduce back lateral branches (S) by 1-2m to give 3m clearance from neighboring property building elevation. T12 - Common Hazel - Coppice x 4 largest stems at 10cm AGL, or coppice whole tree (See report- Sec. 7.4 for full options). T17 - Crown clean by removal of dead and hanging, or severely squirrel damaged branches. Carry out climbing inspection and report squirrel damage status. T18 - Sycamore - fell. T20 - Irish Yew - Reduce subsiding branches at 3-4m AGL (W) by 2m to restore desired fastigiate form. T22 - Sycamore - Selectively reduce back lateral branch encroachment over neighbouring property roof by 1-2m to viable growth points; avoid excessive pruning, which will only stimulate vigorous regrowth and exacerbate issue. T23 - Sycamore - fell to ground level to give space to T22. T24 - Sycamore - Selectively reduce back lateral branch encroachment over neighbouring property roof by 1-2m to viable growth points; avoid excessive pruning, which will only stimulate vigorous regrowth and exacerbate issue. Check and report squirrel damage status. T25 - Common Hazel - Coppice at 10cm AGL, or prune back stems (S) to give 3m clearance to neighbouring property (See report- Sec. 7.4 for full options). T26 - Sycamore - Crown clean of dead wood. Selectively reduce back lateral branch encroachment over neighbouring property roof by 1-2m to viable growth points; avoid excessive pruning, which will only stimulate vigorous regrowth and exacerbate issue. Check and report squirrel damage status. T27 - Sycamore - Selectively reduce back lateral branch encroachment over neighbouring property roof by 1-2m to viable growth points; avoid excessive pruning, which will only stimulate vigorous regrowth and exacerbate issue. Check and report squirrel damage status. T28 - Holly - Trim back lateral branches in near contact with neighbouring property elevation by 1-2m.

    Goring Landing Stage, Thames Road, Goring on Thames, Oxon, RG8 9AH

    Received 23 Jan 2024
  13. Decision MadeP23/S1931/TPO

    T6 - Common Ash - be removed due to ash dieback for reasons of safety - (TPO G2) T11 - Norway Maple - be removed due to significant decay for reasons of safety (TPO G3).

    2 Quarry Lane, Lower Shiplake, Oxon, RG9 3JW

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  14. Decision MadeP23/S2486/HH

    New single-storey rear extension to kitchen and hallway, and including enlarged ground floor window openings to existing living room.

    2B Spring Lane, Watlington, OX49 5QL

    Received 15 Aug 2023
  15. Decision MadeP26/S1117/HH

    Erection of detached double garage.

    The Orchards, Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9BX

    Received 16 Apr 2026
  16. Decision MadeP25/S2480/HH

    Erection of garden fence (retrospective).

    Farthing Corner, Sotwell Street, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RH

    Received 3 Sept 2025
  17. Decision MadeP23/S3899/DIS

    Discharge of condition 19 (Energy Statement Verification) on planning application P21/S3371/FUL (Demolition of house. Construction of five apartments with detached car ports and bin/cycle store).

    Tree Tops House, Gillotts Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1PT

    Received 15 Nov 2023
  18. Decision MadeP25/S1242/FUL

    Proposed conversion of disused swimming pool building for leisure activities.

    Kingfisher Barn, Rye Farm, near Culham, OX14 3NN

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  19. Decision MadeP23/S1306/TCA

    T1 - Western Red Cedar - Raise Canopy by 3 Meters to allow more light to rear of garden and allow smaller trees more room to grow

    Chantry House, 14 Thames Street, Wallingford, OX10 0HD

    Received 11 Apr 2023
  20. Decision MadeP25/S2915/TCA

    T1 Beech - 2-3m Holistic crown reshape to suitable growth points, localised pruning to provide an additional 1m clearance from power lines and pole (where this is not already achieved via the main crown reduction), crown lift to 4m from ground level, 10% crown thin & deadwood.

    Gardeners Cottage, Mill Street, Stanton St John, OX33 1HQ

    Received 17 Sept 2025
  21. Decision MadeP23/S3502/FUL

    Proposed demolition of The Old Vicarage, Robin Hill Cottage and part of an existing storage building. Erection of a detached main dwellinghouse of identical size, siting, form, layout and materials to the extensions and alteration scheme for The Old Vicarage approved by application P23/S1665/HH. Erection of two new outbuildings and a new parking courtyard and the re-opening of the historic entrance to the site from Church Lane (all as also previously approved by application P23/S1665/HH).

    The Old Vicarage, Church Lane, Shiplake, RG9 4BS

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  22. Under ConsiderationP26/S3547/FUL

    Construction of a two storey, sustainable new build house, replacing existing building.

    Long Acre Bayswater Road Headington Oxford OX3 9RZ

    Received 14 Aug 2026
  23. Decision MadeP23/S3992/DIS

    Discharge of condition 4(Landscaping Scheme) on application P23/S2717/FUL (Change of use of land from agricultural to garden land and retention of tennis court).

    Jointers Farmhouse, Great Haseley, OX44 7BG

    Received 24 Nov 2023
  24. Decision MadeP23/S3482/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 (Schedule of Materials) on application ref. P21/S3057/HH. Restoration and refurbishment of a group of 3 grade II listed cottages

    5 Thames Street, Wallingford, OX10 0HD

    Received 12 Oct 2023

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