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12,759Searchable applications
356Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 6,970 approved or refused records
748Refused applications

6,222 approved · 748 refused · 475 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Dec 2016 to 30 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeP25/S3532/DIS

    Discharge of condition 7 (Archaeology Programme of Evaluation) on application P24/S3712/S73(Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans),5 (Landscaping),6 (Landscape Management Plan) and 11 (Cycle Parking) on application P22/S3126/FUL (The redevelopment of part of the site at Shirburn Road, Watlington for the erection of 25 age restricted dwellings (for people aged 55 and over), including communal facilities, landscaping and parking) summarised as follows: 1. Alterations to building designs, including windows, doors, access, roofs, internal layout. 2. Revisions to the hard and soft landscaping arrangements of the layout, including pathways. 3. Changes to cycle and bin storage facilities. Information pertaining to conditions 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Landscape Maintenance) and 11 (Cycle Parking) to satisfy conditions originally attached to P22/S3126/FUL).

    Shirburn Road, Watlington, OX49 5BZ

    Received 7 Nov 2025
  2. Decision MadeP26/S1926/DIS

    Discharge of condition 4a (windows) and 4b(flues, vents and extracts), 4c(roof structure repairs), 4d(first floor structure) and 4e(south gable wall materials and finishes) on application ref. P26/S0032/S19 P26/S0032/S19 - Removal of Condition 5b (method statement for southern window repair) on P25/S1674/LB.(Conversion of existing listed barn to form a guest annex).

    Chapel Wells Pishill Henley-on-Thames RG9 6HJ

    Received 30 Apr 2026
  3. Decision MadeP24/S1133/LB

    Proposed alteration at first floor and insertion of one new window to match existing in rear elevation of the house (Amplified by additional information received 24 May 2024).

    Old Croft, Pleck Lane, Kingston Blount, OX39 4RU

    Received 25 Apr 2024
  4. Decision MadeP26/S0319/TPO

    Rupert House, Sport Fields, Fairmile, Henley on Thames, RG9 2JN (T8) Black poplar (TPO T3), (T9) Ash*, (T10) Norway maple*, (T11) Red horse chestnut* - install, within the Root Protection Area of the preceding trees, an above ground, load bearing surface such as a cellular confinement system. The facilitate gaseous exchange with the underlying tree roots, the finished surface will be porous. As per BS5837 (2012), the Cellular confinement system should not be installed too close to the tree stems, in order to allow future growth to be uninhibited. *Trees T9-T11 are not protected by planning legislation

    Tennis 58m From 100 Northfield End 51m From A4130, Fairmile, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2JN

    Received 3 Feb 2026
  5. Decision MadeP25/S2698/HH

    Part single storey, part two storey rear extension; part single storey, part two storey side extension with hidden roof terrace; two storey forward extension and internal reconfiguration to a semi-detached two storey dwelling; following the partial demolition of the original single storey side projection and rear conservatory (as amended by plans received 22 October 2025 showing the addition of a small front extension, fenestration alterations and marking the first-floor finished floor levels)

    11 Bix Common, Bix, RG9 6BS

    Received 28 Aug 2025
  6. Decision MadeP26/S2566/TCA

    G1 Hawthorn x2 - Fell to ground level. Reasons for the works: The trees are located within the compost heap and are both in a terminal state of decline.

    Hill House High Street Kingston Blount Chinnor OX39 4SJ

    Received 24 Jun 2026
  7. Decision MadeP24/S3280/TCA

    Mature Laurel and mixed shrub bed with one or two small dwarf conifers interspersed within planting bed. Remove all vegetation and return the area to lawn.

    Old Woodlands House, Bakers Lane, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0PU

    Received 14 Oct 2024
  8. Decision MadeP24/S2293/DIS

    Discharge of condition 4 (foul drainage works) on application P20/S1618/FUL (Demolition of single storey garage and construction of new two storey side attached dwelling). (Additional drainage information received 30 August 2024)

    33 Cowleaze, Chinnor, OX39 4TB

    Received 18 Jul 2024
  9. Decision MadeP23/S0703/HH

    Proposed alterations to form new kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, new bathroom on the first floor, and include installation of rooflights.

    35 Park Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1DB

    Received 17 Mar 2023
  10. WithdrawnP23/S1054/O

    Remove existing rubbish and scrub and part of existing building and construct a new 2 bedroom single storey dwelling.

    26A Peppard Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9SU

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  11. Decision MadeP25/S0016/TCA

    Group of Silver birch x3 - fell to ground level.

    The Old Vicarage, Lower Green, Towersey, OX9 3QW

    Received 2 Jan 2025
  12. Decision MadeP23/S4224/HH

    Single storey rear extension with sliding doors and two roof lights.

    Flint House, Tokers Green Lane, Tokers Green, RG4 9EB

    Received 12 Dec 2023
  13. WithdrawnP22/S4411/HH

    Dismantling of existing single-storey front extension to a Grade II listed cottage, casting new footings and erection of 2-storey replacement extension on the existing footprint to accommodate a dining room at ground floor and dressing room/ensuite on the first floor using the existing materials.

    Old Farm Cottage, Roke, OX10 6JD

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  14. Decision MadeP22/S4525/NM

    Proposed non material amendment to P22/S3111/HH, moving front door 150cm to the left from front elevation (Conversion & extension of garage into one bedroomed annex, plus extension to rear (single storey) to form open plan kitchen/dining area. Addition of new small utility room to front to provide new storage bike area. (Proposed alterations to existing approved planning (P21/S3464/HH) extending front pitched roof slightly and infill middle front with flat roof. To rear extend an additional 0.65m from original approved planning)).

    16 College Way, Horspath, OX33 1SQ

    Received 3 Jan 2023
  15. Decision MadeP24/S0937/TPO

    Large Sycamore tree close to dwelling (08S57(1)) . Would like to make a reduction of 1-1.5 metres on 5 branches that overhang roof and gutters of house on southwest side of tree to prevent possible damage.

    30 Ash Close, Watlington, OX49 5LW

    Received 19 Mar 2024
  16. Decision MadeP23/S0054/FUL

    Repairs to partially collapsed stable roof, together with works to convert the first floor of the stable building to provide new office accommodation, including new staircase, glazing to existing first floor doors, and two new roof lights. (Amended plan received 24 February 2023) (Ecology report submitted 30 March 2023).

    Mapledurham Mill Tea Rooms, Mapledurham House, Main Street, Mapledurham Village, RG4 7TR

    Received 6 Jan 2023
  17. Decision MadeP25/S2696/HH

    First floor side extension over existing. Two storey and single storey side extensions.

    21 The Avenue, Wheatley, OX33 1YL

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  18. Decision MadeP25/S2316/LB

    Replacement of existing single-glazed timber windows with heritage sash windows incorporating discreet slimline double-glazed units.(Additional Information received 25th November 2025 for Heritage Officer)

    11 New Street, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 2BP

    Received 21 Jul 2025
  19. Decision MadeP23/S3856/TCA

    Remove Oak to approximately 500mm from ground level Ash - Remove dead stems as priority that lean towards track. Remove stems in higher state of decline. Approximately 3 stems. Remove Ash trees in higher states of decline or remove all Ash within this target area as further decline likely from previous observations of the disease progression. Ash - Reduce top sections of the tree above bifurcation by removing Sycamore - Remove dead stem to reduce likelihood of failure into road space Sycamore - Remove dead stem over road Lime - Remove to approximately 300mm from ground level. Reduce identified lateral limb by up to approximately 10 meters. Balance with remaining crown. Reduce remaining crown by up to approximately 7 meters in height & up to approximately 4 meters of lateral spread to restructure crown scaffold. Remove all moderate & major deadwood Oak - Remove to approximately 300mm from ground level Weeping Willow - Re reduction of areas previously reduced. Reduction of remaining frameworks to stabilise. Clearance of Low voltage powerlines In addition to the work detailed in the survey, there are two other items of work: G1 - Lapsed Leyland Cypress hedge at 2 Park Cottages to remove to ground level to allow reinstatement of original estate fencing. To include adjacent Goat Willow to prune height and lateral spread by 2-3m to contain. T1 - large Poplar in field adjacent to Keepers Cottage - tree has been historically pollarded, inclines towards house and has some basic decay. Pollard to approximately 3m below previous pollard points.

    Centre Of Pond 56m From Keepers Cottage, Nuneham Park 71m Fr, Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PJ

    Received 12 Nov 2023
  20. Decision MadeP24/S2774/LB

    Replacing the existing fenestration with Crittall-style glazing. Internal alterations on all existing floors and addition of new windows to the rear elevation and addition of ridge light (As amended by drawings adding ridge light received 10 October 2024).

    The Great Barn, 20 Mill Lane, Chalgrove, OX44 7SL

    Received 2 Sept 2024
  21. Decision MadeP22/S4401/DIS

    Discharge of condition 5 (European protected species licence) on application P19/S4692/HH (Demolition of detached 3 bay garage. Erection of two storey side extension, infill stair tower and replacement 3 bay detached garage).

    Highwood House, Upper Bolney Road, Harpsden, RG9 4AQ

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  22. Decision MadeP23/S3590/NM

    Non-Material amendment to P22/S1600/FUL and P23/S1782/NM (Reconfiguration of the existing car park and associated external alterations) for the installation of two wall mounted fan coil units, relocation of an outdoor unit and installation of a louvre.

    Unit 320, Verda Park, Hithercroft Road, Oxfordshire, OX10 9SJ

    Received 24 Oct 2023
  23. Decision MadeP23/S0828/HH

    Erection of new single storey extension to provide lobby and kitchen/family room. Attic conversion to create new bedroom including dormer window. Works to building including removal of non-historic internal partitions and renewal of degraded internal and external fabric (as amended by drwgnos 01E v2, 04E, 05F, 06D, 07C and Tree Constraints and Tree Protection Plan received on 11 July 2023).

    College Farm House, Chapel Lane, Benson, OX10 6LU

    Received 6 Mar 2023
  24. Decision MadeP23/S2028/TCA

    T2 - Macracarpa Crown raise to clear ginkgo crown raise over shed to 5 metres, remove split and hanging branches. Reduce overextending limbs over shed to prevent future failure. Client kindly requests if the council could expedite this request as the low branches are in early stages of causing damage the shed roof.

    Towersey Manor, Manor Road, Towersey, OX9 3QR

    Received 14 Jun 2023

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