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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
12,816Searchable applications
352Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 7,010 approved or refused records
753Refused applications

6,257 approved · 753 refused · 478 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas71 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeP24/S3353/FUL

    Change of use of public house to a residential dwelling and erection of new one and a half storey dwelling and carport (vehicular access for Plot 1 repositioned and landscaping adjusted as shown on amended plans and documents received 19th February 2025 and amended ecological information received 9th April 2025).

    The Four Horseshoes, Checkendon, RG8 0QS

    Received 21 Oct 2024
  2. Decision MadeP25/S0447/S73

    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 4 (parking & manoeuvring areas retained) on application P24/S1113/HH - change garage to a car port (Two storey rear extension and detached double garage with store).

    Greendene House, Chazey Heath, RG4 7UG

    Received 11 Feb 2025
  3. Decision MadeP23/S1534/HH

    Extensions & associated works. (As amended by drawings received 1 August 2023, to reduce the height of the two storey extension, and demonstrate 2 off-street parking spaces) (Corrected plans received 17 August 2023, omitting the south facing roof scape rooflights to Kite Cottage).

    Willow Tree, High Road, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0QR

    Received 2 May 2023
  4. WithdrawnP22/S4375/NM

    Non-material amendment to planning application P21/S2032/RM (Reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline permission P19/S4350/O for outline application for access) - to alter the wording of RM condition 3 to the following: "Within a month of the final occupation, a Verification Report shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and approved in writing. The Verification Report shall demonstrate (with photographic evidence) that the energy efficiency measures set out in the Sustainability and Energy Statement dated 1st September 2022 have been implemented. These measures shall be retained and maintained as such thereafter in accordance with the Sustainability and Energy Statement, and Verification Report."

    Land at Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9JT

    Received 30 Nov 2022
  5. Decision MadeP23/S0904/HH

    Erection of extension to rear and side of existing bungalow together with alterations and new boundary fences. Creation of new vehicular access and driveway.

    Linden, 16 Benson Lane, Crowmarsh Gifford, OX10 8ED

    Received 14 Mar 2023
  6. Decision MadeP25/S3178/DIS

    Discharge of Condition 3 (Contaminated Land ( preliminary risk assessment)) on application ref. P22/S2839/FUL (Conversion of existing barn, last used for storage/workshop into a 3 bedroom residential house)

    Home Farm Barn, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9RS

    Received 7 Oct 2025
  7. Decision MadeP23/S1907/TCA

    T1 Purple Plum Crown reduction of 2.5m in height. Remove upright new shoots and balance crown.

    17 East Street, Thame, OX9 3JS

    Received 5 Jun 2023
  8. Decision MadeP24/S2383/TCA

    Crown-lift various (V) trees to 3.5 metres above ground level to allow mower access and view of river from house, by removal of secondary growth only. Fell group (G1) of 6 dead and 1 dying previously-pollarded Poplar stems. Owner intending to replant, to mitigate unwanted loss. Extract fallen Willow (T1) from river to remove future likelihood of obstruction to boat traffic.

    Brook House, The Street, North Stoke, OX10 6BL

    Received 25 Jul 2024
  9. Decision MadeP25/S3935/FUL

    The full application seeks the proposed demolition of existing vestry and erection of replacement hall along with associated internal and landscape works.

    St Margarets Church, Harpsden, RG9 4AX

    Received 9 Dec 2025
  10. Decision MadeP25/S2328/LDP

    Replacement of existing temporary accommodation classrooms with a mixture of new build and refurbished accommodation to provide four KS2 classrooms of comparable size: - demolition of 2 temporary buildings - construct new standalone building with 2 classes and WC facilities - erection of a new prefabricated building - remodelling of existing school areas to provide other two compliant classrooms.

    Mill Lane C P School, Mill Lane, Chinnor, OX39 4RF

    Received 22 Jul 2025
  11. Decision MadeP24/S1390/NM

    Non material amendment to application P21/S4699/FUL (Construction of new two form entry, single storey primary school, comprising of 14 classrooms and a 30 place nursery together with supporting teaching and staff space, associated playground, sports field, landscaping, access and parking) - to build the school at a smaller footprint (2 classrooms smaller) - 1.5FE rather than 2FE with the ability to build the permitted 2 additional classrooms at a later date. Changes to landscaping - artificial sports pitch and running track surface replaced with natural grass soft sports area. Amendment to the plant / cycle shelter / bin store enclosure. Increase in solar PV arrangement. Omission of certain canopies. Minor amendment to main entrance canopy.

    St Nicholas CE Primary School, Land west of Wallingford (Site B), Wallingford

    Received 26 Apr 2024
  12. Decision MadeP25/S2801/HH

    Garage conversion into habitable accommodation, erection of a rear extension, erection of infill porch roof installation of solar panels and changes to the fenestration (as amended by plans to alter fenestration associated with the garage conversion received on 10 October 2025).

    11 Underhill, Moulsford, OX10 9JH

    Received 15 Sept 2025
  13. Decision MadeP26/S1463/DIS

    Discharge of condition 9(Biodiversity) on Planning Permission P24/S0230/FUL Residential development of 75 dwellings (Use Class C3), including vehicular access off Edge Road and Pyrton Lane, pedestrian and cycle access off Edge Road, Willow Close and Pyrton Lane, landscaping, open space, drainage and all other ancillary and enabling works.

    Land between Pyrton Lane and Cuxham Road Watlington

    Received 20 Apr 2026
  14. Decision MadeP23/S0324/TCA

    TG1- Beech and London plane- reduce lateral growth 3m back from property boundary.

    2 Farmhouse Mews, High Street, Watlington, OX49 5RE

    Received 26 Jan 2023
  15. Decision MadeP24/S0133/O

    Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except for access) for up to 121 dwellings and a care home, including open space and green infrastructure.(As amended by revised archaeological report received 11 March 2024)

    Land at Bayswater Farm, Bayswater Farm Road, near Barton, OX3 8EB

    Received 11 Jan 2024
  16. Decision MadeP26/S0799/LDP

    Erection of GRP Substation - located to the north of the school site / sports pitch, required as part of the housing developers electrical services upgrade.

    St Nicholas CE Primary School, Land west of Wallingford (Site B), Wallingford, OX10 0PE

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  17. Decision MadeP25/S4080/HH

    New annexe/studio space.

    Silver Birches, Kiln Lane, Binfield Heath, RG9 4ES

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  18. Decision MadeP25/S1319/FUL

    To create a new infill self build dwelling to the front of the site. Part single storey and part two storey. (As amended by plan received 05 September 2025.)

    15 St Helens Avenue, Benson, OX10 6RY

    Received 25 Apr 2025
  19. Decision MadeP25/S2037/DIS

    Discharge of condition(s) 3 (Access - Road Construction), 10 (Refuse and Recycling Storage), 13 (CEMP: Biodiversity), 14 (Biodiversity Plan), 17 (Construction Traffic Management Plan), 18 (Surface Drainage Scheme), 19 (Foul Drainage Scheme) 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 10 Jul 2025
  20. Decision MadeP24/S0188/TCA

    Morello cherry tree in middle of garden. The tree is dying and partly rotten. We wish to remove the tree, and to replace with a new tree next winter.

    34 Wood Street, Wallingford, OX10 0AX

    Received 16 Jan 2024
  21. Decision MadeP25/S1295/FUL

    Sub-division of land and construction of a self-build 2 storey dwelling. (Amended plans received 15 July 2025 and 25 July 2025)

    14 Cross Road, Cholsey, OX10 9PE

    Received 20 May 2025
  22. Decision MadeP26/S1702/DIS

    Discharge of condition 9 (Tree protection details) on planning application P23/S4262/FUL. Full application for 111 residential dwellings including new highways, associated infrastructure, sustainable urban drainage systems, pumping stations, demolition of agricultural buildings, green infrastructure and ancillary works

    Land north of Oxford Road Thame

    Received 13 May 2026
  23. Decision MadeP25/S1914/NM

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P21/S4993/RM (Reserved Matters Approval for erection of 78 homes, associated open space, edge road and other infrastructure following outline permission P17/S3952/O. Approval is sought for the appearance, scale, layout and landscaping. Approval is also sought for details required by conditions attached to the outline planning permission) - substituting approved details for alternative plans in regards to Plots 54 and 55 garage arrangements and providing new garage plan for Plots 54 and 55 in the form of a triple garage.

    Land west of Hale Road, Benson, Oxon

    Received 17 Jun 2025
  24. Decision MadeP25/S3831/FUL

    Change use of part of paddock to garden to accommodate a domestic timber greenhouse.

    Unity Cottage, Pishill Bank, Pishill, RG9 6HR

    Received 23 Dec 2025

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