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Vale of White Horse District Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Vale of White Horse District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
15,625Searchable applications
314Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 9,250 approved or refused records
805Refused applications

8,445 approved · 805 refused · 904 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 8 Mar 2018 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas55 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeP25/V1963/TCA

    Group of 3 willow trees (1 crack willow and x2 weeping willow) along side the river All are overdue re-pruning with heavy lateral stems extending over a residential garden. The weeping willows have been historically reduced but no pruning to lateral growth over the garden. All three trees need reducing both in height and spread to prevent collapse. T1 Crack willow Reduce height by approx 40% (7 metres) to leave tree as a high pollard T2 Weeping willow Reduce height by 30% (6 metres) to leave below previous reduction points Reduce lateral spread over garden by up to 3 metres and prune back over river Formative prune to shape and balance T3 Weeping Willow Reduce height by 30% (6 metres) to leave below previous pruning points Reduce heavy lateral limbs over garden by 3.5 metres Formative prune to shape and balance

    Overford Farm, Road Running Through Wytham, Wytham, Oxford, OX2 8QN

    Received 10 Sept 2025
  2. Decision MadeP18/V1117/A

    Erection of 4 illuminated signs and 7 non-illuminated signs (as amended by plans received 1 August 2018)

    The Hinds Head, Witney Road, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, OX13 5AN

    Received 3 May 2018
  3. Decision MadeP23/V2466/A

    Temporary advertisement sign.

    Land at Monks farm, Land North of Grove

    Received 22 Nov 2023
  4. Decision MadeP21/V2452/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 (Submission of Boundary Wall Details) in application P19/V3346/HH. Single storey extension, new porch, internal and external remodelling (replacement of garden fence with a wall as per drawings received 22 January 2020).

    The Old Vicarage, Church Way, Sparsholt, Wantage, OX12 9PU

    Received 24 Aug 2021
  5. Decision MadeP26/V3433/TCA

    Reduce Scots pine to ground level, it is a species to large for the location planted and there exists no practical way of pruning such a species. The idea will be in time, once roots have died back, to plant a fruit tree in its place.

    The Old Bakehouse 4 North Street Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NG

    Received 7 Aug 2026
  6. Decision MadeP24/V2701/TPO

    T1 - Lime by conservatory - remove epicormic growth to 10m, reduce height by 2m and limbs towards house by 1.5m. (TPO G1) T2 - Beech - reduce height by 2m and crown spread by 1.5m. (TPO G1). T3 - Lime in corner - reduce low limbs over Beech hedge by 2m. (TPO G1). T4 - Beech - lift crown to approximately 5m by removing tip ends only (TPO G1). T5 - Lime by gate, next to house - reduce height by 3m, prune limbs towards house by 1.5m back to previous points, shape remainder of tree by 1.5m to improve light to garden, house and conservatory.

    5 Culham Close, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 2AS

    Received 18 Dec 2024
  7. Under ConsiderationP26/V3071/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 (biodiversity enhancement features) on application ref. P25/V2749/FUL Change of use of building 1 - from previous use as old style Use Class B1 to new style Class E. Refurbishment, modernisation and minor works including new plant/equipment including: Refurbishment building 1 roof PV panels to building 1 roof Entrance canopy to building 1 Air source heat pumps and equipment Plant enclosure Replacement of existing external wall and bollard lighting with like for like replacements EV car charging points Demolition of existing bike store to frontage Provision of bike racks to front of building 2

    Pentagon South Barton Lane Abingdon OX14 3PZ

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  8. Decision MadeP22/V0758/LDP

    Garage conversion, new timber wall, new internal door.

    41 Courtenay Road, Wantage, OX12 7DW

    Received 25 Mar 2022
  9. Decision MadeP21/V1951/HH

    To construct a single storey Edwardian design white UPVC Conservatory to the rear of the property

    8 Arthur Evans Close, Wootton, Abingdon, OX13 6LE

    Received 6 Jul 2021
  10. Decision MadeP25/V2342/LDP

    Siting of a mobile home for use ancillary to main dwelling.

    87 Abingdon Road, Drayton, Abingdon, OX14 4HL

    Received 30 Oct 2025
  11. WithdrawnP22/V1250/HH

    Demolish chicken coop and shed. Remove existing roof and construct new roof as per plan to form loft conversion and new roof space to provide 2no. bedrooms, en-suite & dressing room and en-suite to bedroom 2.

    32 Sugworth Lane, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2HY

    Received 25 May 2022
  12. Decision MadeP22/V2547/FUL

    Change of proposed materials for rear windows pursuant to planning permission and listed building consent reference: P21/V3435/FUL & P21/V3436/LB.

    14A Market Place, Abingdon, OX14 3HA

    Received 25 Oct 2022
  13. Decision MadeP22/V1297/TCA

    There is an overgrown Leylandii tree in the garden of Craven Cottage that obstructs light in Bakehouse Cottage, is undermining the drains that go along the rear of the properties. It needs to be removed and replaced with native tree at rear of property clear of drain.

    Craven Cottage, Idstone, Ashbury, Wilts, SN6 8LH

    Received 20 May 2022
  14. Decision MadeP21/V0236/LB

    Remedial works to rubble stone external wall to rear of property

    Former Site Of Lloyds Bank Plc, 8 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7AF

    Received 25 Jan 2021
  15. WithdrawnP24/V0853/LB

    External works including installation of air source heat pump, external alterations and internal alterations to listed building.

    The Old School, Tubney, Abingdon, OX13 5QJ

    Received 8 May 2024
  16. Decision MadeP18/V2186/LB

    Replacement of existing windows (as revised by plans submitted on the 1st November 2018).

    Home Farm house, 14-16 Milton Lane, Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6SA

    Received 19 Sept 2018
  17. Decision MadeP21/V2977/PDS

    Application for prior approval to enlarge a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys. The dwellinghouse will be raised in height by 1.9 metres to provide an additional storey of accommodation. The roof will retain the same profile and design, including gable ends and brown roof tiles. The new external walls will be constructed in brick to match the existing.

    44 Sugworth Lane, Radley, Abingdon, OX14 2HY

    Received 25 Oct 2021
  18. Decision MadeP24/V1443/DIS

    Discharge of condition 4 (Joinery Details) on application P24/V0283/LB Renovation and upgrade the house interior at first and second floor levels. Alter bedroom and bathroom layout, and an expanded laundry room.

    Kingston Lisle House, Kingston Lisle Park, Kingston Lisle, OX12 9QQ

    Received 5 Jul 2024
  19. Decision MadeP22/V1778/LB

    Remove internal wall between kitchen and dining room to create kitchen-diner. Erect stud wall to create internal front lobby. Take up existing floor finishes in kitchen and dining area and replace with heated tiled floor.

    2 The Old Cottages, Oxford Lane, Grove, Wantage, OX12 7PY

    Received 10 Aug 2022
  20. Decision MadeP21/V3474/TCA

    Pear tree - needs pruning in height (4m) and spread (4m) to control growth and ensure tree is stable and remains healthy. Poplar tree - needs further investigation to ensure safety as the core may be rotten. If the latter it poses a risk to my household and road users and requires felling. Otherwise, substantial pruning is required (6m). Laburnum bush/tree - Possibly doesn't require permission, but needs pruning (3m height & 1-2m spread). Small birch tree - possibly doesn't require permission, but needs cutting back/pruning (a few metres all round).

    Waylands, Bassett Road, Letcombe Regis, Wantage, OX12 9JP

    Received 20 Dec 2021
  21. Decision MadeP22/V2235/HH

    Garage conversion and small rear extension

    21 Elm Road, Wantage, OX12 7EE

    Received 16 Sept 2022
  22. Decision MadeP24/V2081/TPO

    T1 Cedar (TPO T1) Tree outside 65. Cut back all branches from properties to give 3 metres clearance. Remove all major deadwood from throughout crown T2 Common Horse Chestnut (TPO T3) Crown Lift to provide 2.5 metres clearance over footpath Reason for recommended works Health & Safety and good arboricultural practice.

    65 Shelley Close, Abingdon, OX14 1PR

    Received 26 Sept 2024
  23. Decision MadeP23/V2317/FUL

    Retrospective change of use to restaurant. Proposed installation of extractor.

    3 West St Helen Street, Abingdon, OX14 5BL

    Received 28 Nov 2023
  24. Decision MadeP25/V1461/LDP

    Hip to gable dormer loft conversion.

    2 Lime Road, Oxford, OX2 9EG

    Received 23 Jul 2025

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