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Vale of White Horse planning applications

PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Vale of White Horse District Council. Also known as VOWH.Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Vale of White Horse website

Collected application statistics

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20,302Searchable applications
296Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 12,135 approved or refused records
995Refused applications

11,140 approved · 995 refused · 1,170 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 Aug 2016 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeP24/V0473/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 (CN9 - Submission of Joinery Details) on application P23/V2687/LB (Window replacement. Replacement foul and storm water drainage. Replacement of plastic guttering with cast aluminium. Removal of cementitious render. Replacement of internal concrete floor with insulated limecrete floors. Removal of gypsum plaster and vinyl-based emulsion paint and replacement with wood fibre internal wall insulation and lime plaster. Removal of redundant chimney to shed and re-roofing of the shed, along with new salvaged cast iron guttering. (Description amended 7 December 2023)

    Almshouses, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0ET

    Received 26 Feb 2024
  2. Decision MadeP19/V2716/TCA

    T1 - Silver Birch T2 - Silver Birch T3 - Silver Birch T1 - Silver Birch - fell to ground level (leaning). T2 - Silver Birch - fell to ground level (nearest building). T3 - Silver Birch - retain - crown thin by 10%, reduce height by 3.5m. Remarks:

    Field Gardens, Steventon, Abingdon, Oxon

    Received 26 Mar 2019
  3. Decision MadeP23/V1455/TCA

    We would like to carry out works on two mature Western red cedars that are located at the western end of All Saints' church. We would like to undertake crown thinning on both trees, thereby reducing the "leaf drop" onto the church roof and gutters. Thin each tree by 25%. Please note that All Saints' churchyard was closed many years ago (in 1957) and responsibility for maintaining the churchyard now lies with Faringdon Town Council (FTC). All Saints' church is coordinating with FTC on this application to trim the red cedars.

    All Saints' Church, Church Street, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 8AD

    Received 22 Jun 2023
  4. Decision MadeP21/V0006/HH

    Conservatory to rear elevation

    Rowan Lodge, Fernham Road, Uffington, Faringdon, SN7 7RD

    Received 4 Jan 2021
  5. WithdrawnP24/V0541/FUL

    Change of Use of a grass agricultural field to Secure Field for dog walking. (Amended plans and information received 29 May 2024_ amended red line to include passing place, amended parking, additional drainage, ecology and highway information) Additional Information received 17 June 2024

    Field opp White Hill Farm, Besselsleigh

    Received 6 Mar 2024
  6. WithdrawnP17/V3095/LDO

    Alterations, including the erection of a mezzanine floor.

    174a Milton Park, Milton, OX14 4SD

    Received 14 Nov 2017
  7. Decision MadeP21/V1805/FUL

    Proposed change of use of the existing workshop building with external alterations and the erection of a glazed link extension from the existing house to the workshop building to form one whole dwelling.

    Foundry House, Marlborough Street, Faringdon, SN7 7JP

    Received 6 Jul 2021
  8. Decision MadeP24/V0810/LDE

    Application for a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use to confirm that planning permission P73/V0396 (also referred to as BRP/262/72) which granted consent for a dwelling and garage relating to Land at Lincombe Lane in Boars Hill remains extant and, therefore, that the development can be completed.

    Land at Lincombe Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford

    Received 9 Apr 2024
  9. Decision MadeP21/V1617/CM

    Details pursuant to Condition 5 (iii) and (iv) Remediation strategy (iii) results of the site investigation and the detailed risk assessment and (iv) verification plan) of Planning Permission P20/V1124/CM (MW.0046/20) at Hanson Aggregates, Appleford Road, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4PW. Any comments by 22 June 2021.

    Hanson Aggregates, Appleford Road, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4PW

    Received 1 Jun 2021
  10. Decision MadeP25/V2779/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 4(Landscaping Scheme), 5(Tree Protection) & 6(Drainage Details (Surface Water)) on application ref. P25/V0843/HH Annex building to encompass a home office, 1 bedroom accommodation, garden workshop, storage and a two space garage.

    The Rowans, Manor Road, Wantage, OX12 8DW

    Received 22 Dec 2025
  11. Decision MadeP18/V1691/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 - Boundary Details on application ref. P17/V2479/RM Matters seeking approval are appearance, landscaping, layout and scale. The outline planning application was not an EIA application (as amended by plans submitted on 10 January 2018 and 12 April 2018).

    King Alfred School East, Springfield Road, Wantage, OX12 8ET

    Received 4 Jul 2018
  12. Decision MadeP26/V1300/S73

    Variation of condition 4 of Planning permmision P25/V1699/HH-changes to floor construction and variation of condition 2 approved plans changes to the east elevation material finish and changes to the doors/windows. Demolition of 20th century single and two storey extension to north elevation and replacement with new two and single storey extension. Removal and replacement of south elevation part glazed roof link passageway on a slightly larger footprint. Provision of one additional small conservation roof light to west first floor landing slate roof. Removal of modern masonry paint on rubble stone walls, lime mortar repair to rubble stone walling. Removal of loose and defective lime render along with modern cement render on the front elevation and replacement with lime render. Repair and upgrading of existing window frames. Replacement of existing damp solid ground floors for limecrete floors. Air source heat pump and housing to north elevation. New building services including new surface water drainage/ rainwater harvesting and re routing of foul water drains to connect to existing mains. Construction of new dry stone northern garden boundary wall and hedging.

    Rockley Farm House 16 Appleton Road Cumnor Oxford OX2 9QH

    Received 10 Apr 2026
  13. Decision MadeP25/V2003/HH

    Refurbishment and extension of house, demolition of garage/annexe, construction of open car port and outbuilding.

    Arnhem Cottage, Buckland, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8QW

    Received 23 Sept 2025
  14. Decision MadeP23/V1293/S73

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application P22/V2358/HH - to allow rear wall of extension to be built in line with the existing main house wall (Additional Plan received 15 August 2023). (First floor side extension.)

    29 Mons Way, Abingdon, OX14 1NJ

    Received 6 Jun 2023
  15. Decision MadeP21/V1521/TPO

    FIVE DAY NOTICE To fell a dead ash tree approximately 10m high, which at present threatens to fall on the summerhouse or the neighbour's greenhouse at West Wood Cottage.

    Wood Croft, Foxcombe Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5DH

    Received 23 May 2021
  16. WithdrawnP21/V0572/TCA

    T1 Sycamore. Reduce canopy by 3 to 4 meters back to sound pruning points.

    75 Grove Street, Wantage, OX12 7AG

    Received 23 Feb 2021
  17. Decision MadeP18/V3303/TCA

    T1 - Twisted Willow We would like to remove a twisted willow from the border at the front of the house. 'Salix tortusa', this will be replaced with plants more in keeping with the property. Remarks:

    Church Cottage, Broad Street, Uffington, Oxon, SN7 7RA

    Received 24 Jul 2018
  18. Decision MadeP22/V2188/LB

    Addition of a frameless glass conservatory to the west and to the rear of the property, partially infilling a space between the original main building and a 2009 new build timber framed kitchen and bedroom structure.

    Blenheim House, Blenheim Hill, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0DS

    Received 16 Sept 2022
  19. Decision MadeP22/V1557/LDE

    A certificate of lawfulness to confirm whether planning permission has been lawfully commenced within the lifetime of the consent P17/V3263/FUL.

    The Studio House, Thames Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HZ

    Received 29 Jun 2022
  20. Decision MadeP21/V2685/TPO

    1663 - Sycamore - (not TPO) - carry out works as per the aerial inspection report - reduce the tips of the limb with the cavity back by 2m and reduce the regrowth on the decaying pruning wound back by 2m. Remove the branch at 7m with decay back to the stem. Remove deadwood from whole tree. 1669(504) - Horse Chestnut (TPO T7 99V09) - reduce crown by 2m. 1670(506) - Horse Chestnut (TPO T5 99V09) - reduce crown by 2m. 1682 - Sycamore (not TPO) - reduce height down by 1m and reduce the south side back by 2-3m. 1693 - Sycamore (not TPO) - fell to ground level and grind out the stump. 1697 - Sycamore - (not TPO) - fell to ground level and treat the stump. 1700 - Horse Chestnut - (not TPO) sever ivy and reduce limb on north side back by 3 and remove basal suckers. 1706 - Corsican Pine (T19 TPO 98V13) - sever ivy. Consider removal of Sycamore. 1708 - Sycamore (not TPO) - sever ivy and remove low branch with bark damage on top over lawn path back to source. 1714 - Sycamore - (T37 TPO 98V13) - remove suckers. 1721 - Common Beech (T26 TPO 98V13) - sever ivy and lift crown over neighbours gardens to 4m. 1736 - Horse Chestnut (not TPO) - reduce the squirrel damaged limb down by 3m to remove the damage. 1738 - Robinia - (not TPO) - remove stake and lift over footpath to 2m. 1744 - Laburnum (not TPO) coppice tree at 0.5m. 1750 - Yew - (not TPO) - sever ivy and lift over pathway to 2.5m. 1754 - Sycamore (not TPO) - fell to ground level. 1765 - Plum - (not TPO) reduce crown by 2m. 1766 - Laburnum - (not TPO) remove low branch over the lawn and sever ivy.

    Lady Place Estate, Lady Place, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4FB

    Received 17 Sept 2021
  21. Decision MadeP16/V2444/DIS

    Discharge of Conditions(s) 4 & 6 P15/V0386/FUL 'Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of new dwelling and detached garage with home office over'

    7 Hids Copse Road, Cumnor Hill, OXFORD, OX2 9JJ

    Received 12 Oct 2016
  22. Decision MadeP24/V1725/FUL

    Demolish redundant agricultural buildings and replace with ancillary residential accommodation and garaging (additional ecology report received 23rd October 2024 and additional BNG and GCN information received 7th January 2026).

    Manor Farm, Silver Lane, West Challow, Wantage, OX12 9TX

    Received 2 Sept 2024
  23. Decision MadeP24/V0277/T28

    Notification of BT's intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5. 1 x 424283.4, 189352.5 14, Days Ground 10M Medium Wood 1 x 424254.6, 189351.8 3, Days Ground 9M Medium Wood 1 x 424266.4, 189325.3 15 Days Ground 9M Light Wood 1 x 424266.0, 189295.8 16 Days Ground 11M Light Wood 1 x 424214.5, 189286.9 1 Days Ground 12M Medium Wood 1 x 424212.5, 189222.8 1 Common Close 12M Medium Wood 1 x 424155.5, 189215.3 18, Common Close 9M Medium Wood 1 x 424105.1, 189201.5 7 Common Close 9M Medium Wood 1x 424161.6, 189253.6 18 Common Close 9M Medium Wood 1 x 424104.5, 189243.3 12 Common Close 9M Light Wood

    1, 3, 14, 15 16 Days Ground, 1, 7, 12, 18 Common Close, Shrivenham, SN6 8ET

    Received 2 Feb 2024
  24. Decision MadeP22/V2490/DIS

    Discharge of condition 17(Contaminated Land (preliminary risk assessment)) on application P19/V0122/FUL. (Demolition of an existing agricultural barn, conversion of two agricultural barns to two residential dwellings (one 4-bed & one 5-bed), conversion of an agricultural barn to a shared garage & store and associated works).

    The Old Farmyard, Little Coxwell, Faringdon, SN7 7LG

    Received 20 Oct 2022

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