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Single-storey extension to existing orangery/link. Replace existing orangery/link roof. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor. Installation of 2no. air source heat pumps. (Description amended 2nd April 2026- reducing the number of air source heat pumps) (Amended plans received 2nd April 2026- stained black timber enclosure is proposed to surround the ASHPs. The roof of the link extension has been changed to a parapet roof) (Further noise information received 2nd April 2026 ) Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan received 2nd April 2026)

Downs House, Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LW

Decision MadeReference: P26/V0378/HHVale of White Horse District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Not published
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
Not published
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Vale of White Horse District Council

Application overview

Single-storey extension to existing orangery/link. Replace existing orangery/link roof. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor. Installation of 2no. air source heat pumps. (Description amended 2nd April 2026- reducing the number of air source heat pumps) (Amended plans received 2nd April 2026- stained black timber enclosure is proposed to surround the ASHPs. The roof of the link extension has been changed to a parapet roof) (Further noise information received 2nd April 2026 ) Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan received 2nd April 2026)

Proposal details

Reference
P26/V0378/HH
Agent
Mrs Stella Turner

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Application location

Downs House, Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LW

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DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication FormNot publishedView
Site Plan Amended drwgno 241209-103 rev CAmended PlanNot publishedView
First Floor Plan Amended drwgno 241209-105 rev AAmended PlanNot publishedView
ASHP Plan drwgno 241209-110 rev CAmended PlanNot publishedView
Elevations Plan Amended drwgno 241209-106 rev AAmended PlanNot publishedView
Ground Floor Plan Amended drwgno 241209-104 rev AAmended PlanNot publishedView
Downs House Rectory Ln - TPP - Rev B - March 2026Other Plans/InformationNot publishedView
Site Plan drwgno 241209-103 BSuperseded PlanNot publishedView
Topographical Survey Plan drwgno MFdownshouseTOPOGeneral PlanNot publishedView
Location Plan drwgno 241209-101General PlanNot publishedView
Floor Plan First Existing drwgno MFdownshouseFFGeneral PlanNot publishedView
Roof Plan Existing drwgno MFdownshouseRPGeneral PlanNot publishedView
Floor Plan Ground Existing drwgno MFdownshouseGFGeneral PlanNot publishedView
Elevations Existing drwgno MFdownshouseELH (Sheet 1 of 2)General PlanNot publishedView
Elevations Existing drwgno MFdownshouseELH (Sheet 2 of 2)General PlanNot publishedView
Superseded Site Plan drwgno 241209-103Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Superseded Ground Floor Plan Proposed drwgno 241209-104Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Superseded First Floor Plan Proposed drwgno 241209-105Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Superseded Elevations Proposed drwgno 241209-106Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Superseded Elevations ASHP Proposed drwgno 241209-110Superseded PlanNot publishedView
Downs House - Nearest habitable windows on neighbouring dwellingSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Downs House 1Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Downs House TPP 2026 V2Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Downs HouseSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Covering LetterSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
VOWH-Sustainable-Construction-Checklist-march-2022Supporting documentationNot publishedView
Heritage StatementSupporting documentationNot publishedView
Air Source Heat Pump DetailsSupporting documentationNot publishedView
2026 04 15 Response Forestry (5)Consultation Response - InternalNot publishedView
2026-04-08 WebComment 1: HHP - Env. Protection TeamConsultation Response - InternalNot publishedView
0 P26-V0378-HH - Downs House Rectory Lane OX12 9LW - Response: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - InternalNot publishedView
2026-03-16 WebComment 1: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - InternalNot publishedView
2026-02-23 WebComment 1: HHP - Env. Protection TeamConsultation Response - InternalNot publishedView
2026-02-25 WebComment 1: ZD1 - County Archaeologist (VWHDC)Consultation Response - ExternalNot publishedView
2026-02-27 WebComment 1: FOR - Forestry Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - InternalNot publishedView
2026-03-02 WebComment 1: 1 Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LNLetter of representationNot publishedView
0 03022026 Planning Department Vale of the White Horse District Co Redacted: 1 Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LNLetter of representationNot publishedView
2026-04-08 WebComment 1: 1 Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LNLetter of representationNot publishedView
2026-03-24 WebComment 1: The Old Rectory, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LPLetter of representationNot publishedView
Decision Notice_S&V PDFDecision NoticeNot publishedView
DM Officer Report FinalOfficer ReportNot publishedView

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