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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

Collected records · All available dates
20,621Searchable applications
297Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 12,360 approved or refused records
1,005Refused applications

11,355 approved · 1,005 refused · 1,193 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 Jul 2016 to 21 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 26 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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  1. Decision MadeP17/V3746/TPO

    T1 - Beech - adjacent to cottage. No major physical defects. Likely to be self-sown. Starting to encroach on property. Poor long term position. Fell to as near ground level as possible. T2 - Evergreen Oak situated rear of main house, north side. Extensive weight on canopy towards property. Reduce canopy towards property by approximately 2m to a suitable live point and restructure canopy to allow reshooting taking care to maintain a flowing branch line and pleasing appearance. T3 - Leylandii - adjacent to garage and store area front boundary wall. Poor long term position adjacent to retaining wall and property. Potential to cause ongoing maintenance issues to retaining wall. Fell to as near ground level as possible.

    Tanglewood House, Boars Hill, Wootton

    Received 22 Nov 2017
  2. Decision MadeP25/V0760/DIS

    Discharge of condition 19 (Tree Protection) on application ref. P20/V0855/O (Outline planning application with all matters reserved (other than access into the site) for the proposed mixed use development of up to 95 residential dwellings and business space (Use Classes B1 and B8) (totalling 1,500 sqm), open space, landscaping, drainage measures and all other associated works.)

    Former Rogers Concrete, Sandshill, Faringdon, SN7 7PQ

    Received 3 Apr 2025
  3. Decision MadeP21/V1773/LB

    Proposed single-storey orangery extension with basement, internal alterations, and loft conversion with dormer windows, to the existing dwelling and erection of detached garage building.. (Amended Plans rec 15 Sept 2021)

    The Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, OX13 5AT

    Received 5 Aug 2021
  4. Decision MadeP22/V2930/LB

    Essential repair work to re-render the ground floor level facade, replacing damaged and failed cement render with lime render. No change to character or appearance.

    43 East St Helen Street, Abingdon, OX14 5EE

    Received 4 Jan 2023
  5. Decision MadeP23/V1980/T28

    1 x 9m medium wooden pole

    OPP 5 Winsmore Lane, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BY

    Received 29 Aug 2023
  6. Decision MadeP26/V3022/NM

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P23/V1571/FUL, for the following: 1. Adjustment of Additional Consulting Room Numbers: The previously approved 8 no. additional consultation rooms have been revised to 6 no. rooms. This enables each room to meet the minimum 16m² ICB and Department of Health HBN standards while retaining the same approved extension footprint. 2. Fenestration and Elevational Refinements: The overall fenestration pattern is slightly amended to facilitate the double couch access. Blanking panels to the glazing have been removed and replaced with soldier coursing brickwork to simplify construction and ensure consistency with the existing building fabric. 3. Adjustment to Roof Design: Rooflights to the new consultation rooms have been removed. This change is required to accommodate the finalised HVAC routing, including mechanical supply and extract ductwork, which must comply with HTM ventilation standards for primary care settings. Single-storey ground floor expansion at the rear of the health centre to accommodate 8 additional consultation rooms for general practice examinations.

    Abingdon Hospital, Marcham Road Health Centre Marcham Road Abingdon OX14 1BT

    Received 17 Jul 2026
  7. Decision MadeP20/V3259/HH

    Single storey rear and side extension, top floor loft conversion (Additional plan - proposed car parking rec 2 Feb 2021)

    46 Laburnum Road, Oxford, OX2 9EN

    Received 13 Jan 2021
  8. WithdrawnP26/V2795/LB

    Erection of a single storey rear extension and associated internal works.

    87 High Street Milton Abingdon OX14 4EJ

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  9. Decision MadeP16/V2925/RM

    Reserved Matters application following Outline Approval P15/V2942/O for appearance, landscaping and scale. (Amended site plan to accommodate highways vision splays received 16/01/2017).

    Land at Springhill Farm, Springhill, Longworth, Abingdon, OX13 5HL

    Received 22 Nov 2016
  10. Decision MadeP25/V1617/TPO

    1. Holm Oak - TPO 96V11 - T2 Reduce larger heavily reduced stem to south west back to secondary upright stem and reduce stem by approximately 1.75 metres Remove smaller diameter regrowth from around base of tree Remove lower subsiding branch abrading wall Remove major deadwood from centre of crown Prune lower branches overhanging highway back to 0.5 metres within verge and to a height of approximately 6 metres 2. Mature Horse chestnut - TPO 96v11 - T5 Prune lower branches overhanging highway back to 0.5 metres within verge and to a height of approximately 6 metres Prune branch ends close to property by up to 2 metres in length and to a height of approximately 8 metres 3. Holm Oak - Reduce central taller stems by up to 2 metres and prune to shape 4. Self-sown Ash - close to building Section fell tree to leave stump cut close to ground level 5. Holm Oak â¿¿ Weighted lean to north-west Reduce weighted stems by approximately 6 metres, Prune remaining height by 2 metres and shape 6. Irish Yew Prune stems/branch ends close to property by up to 2 metres in length, remove major deadwood 7. Small Hawthorn â¿¿ Remove

    Beechwood House, Church Lane, Milton, Abingdon, OX14 4BL

    Received 3 Aug 2025
  11. Decision MadeP17/V0820/NM

    Non-material amendment to P16/V1641/FUL for the addition of a single storey rear extension and inclusion of a first floor dormer window. Demolition of existing double garage and workshop, to make way for erection of two storey dwelling.

    75 Abingdon Road, Steventon, ABINGDON, OX13 6RW

    Received 1 Jun 2017
  12. Decision MadeP19/V0798/HH

    Proposed loft conversion with south facing dormer window

    51 Charlton Road, Wantage, OX12 8HJ

    Received 29 Mar 2019
  13. Decision MadeP16/V3408/TCA

    2 x Sycamore Sycamore at rear of School house - Fell Smaller Sycamore - Lift crown over the Building, Sever Ivy and remove deadwood Remarks:

    Kingston Bagpuize House, Abingdon Road, Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, OX13 5AX

    Received 25 Aug 2016
  14. Decision MadeP26/V4065/TPO

    Reduce lateral spread of branches from one Oak tree encroaching over the property driveway, the affected branches reduced by 3 metres and tapered into the top.

    46 Steventon Road Drayton Abingdon OX14 4LD

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  15. Decision MadeP21/V0469/TPO

    T1 Red Horse Chestnut @ 39 Oak Bridge Place - Reduce crown by 1-1.5m and crown thin by 15-20%, remove any major deadwood. T2 Red Horse Chestnut in neighbours garden - Reduce crown by approx 2m and crown thin by 15-20%, remove any major deadwood

    39 & 40 Ock Bridge Place, Drayton Road, Abingdon, OX14 5FW

    Received 17 Feb 2021
  16. Decision MadeP18/V0617/DIS

    Discharge of condition 4 (Arboricultural) of planning permission P16/V1714/O Outline Application with all Matters Reserved for a Residential Development of up to 38 Dwellings, including up to 13 Affordable Dwellings, with Associated Car Parking and Amenity Space, and On-Site Public Open Space.

    Challow Park, Challow Road, WANTAGE, OX12 9RH

    Received 9 Mar 2018
  17. Decision MadeP16/V3238/DIS

    Discharge of conditions: 2 - reserved matters, 23 - Code of Construction Practice, 27 - landscaping scheme, 28 - landscaping programme, 29 - Landscape Management Plan, 31 - noise mitigation, 32 - noise attenuation report, 35 - contamination, 37 - external lighting scheme, 43 - drainage works. 44 - foul and surface water, 52 - parking and manoeuvring, 56 - BREEAM, 57 - rainwater harvesting, 61 - recycling of materials for construction on application ref. P02/V1594/O A mixed-use urban extension of 3,300 new dwellings together with associated local shops & services, leisure, open space & community facilities & transport, drainage & utility infrastructure.

    Land off Greenwood Way, Great Western Park District Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire

    Received 18 Nov 2016
  18. Decision MadeP24/V0260/LB

    Removal of existing C20th conservatory on south-west elevation. Removal of two-storey flat-roofed built form and adjoining single-storey built form with parapet wall, on north-east elevation. Proposed two-storey and single-storey extensions. Proposed new entrance porch. Replacement of all uPVC windows with timber windows (amended plan and additional arboricultural information received 31 July and 28 August 2024)

    West House, Church Hill, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0SH

    Received 6 Feb 2024
  19. Decision MadeP18/V2456/DIS

    Discharge of condition 5 - Wildlife Protection on application ref. P16/V0069/FUL Erection of a single dwelling, detached four bedroom house

    Former Site Of Broadwater, Manor Road, Wantage, OX12 8DW

    Received 3 Oct 2018
  20. WithdrawnP17/V0490/FUL

    Renewal of previous planning permission for the demolition of existing commercial premises, and construction of new building to form four flats

    53 Besselsleigh Road, Wootton, ABINGDON, OX13 6DX

    Received 27 Feb 2017
  21. Decision MadeP22/V3002/FUL

    Erection of a catering structure (Use Class E) including external seating space, access, and waste area

    Land at Grove Business Park, Grove

    Received 21 Dec 2022
  22. Decision MadeP17/V3292/DIS

    Discharge of condition 8 - Contamination Mitigation Verification on application ref. P17/V0901/FUL Variation of Condition 2 of P15/V0729/FUL (which permitted the demolition of the existing magistrates court and police station, and erection of 32 retirement apartments, with associated landscaping and car parking) for general amendments to internal layout of apartments, additional plant rooms and provision of additional dormer windows, amended on 27 June 2017 by additional proposed variation of Condition 15 to require all residents to be 60 years or older with no other age restrictions.

    Fleur De Lis (former Police Station site), Church Street, WANTAGE, OX12 8BW

    Received 5 Dec 2017
  23. Decision MadeP26/V2546/DIS

    Discharge conditions 5 (landscaping), 6 (biodiversity enhancements), and 7 (lighting) of planning permission P25/V2025/S73 (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) on application P24/V1301/HH (Single storey, first floor and two storey extensions. Replacement garage) - to make design adjustments to improve the aesthetics of the building: Flat roof to kitchen extension (to match flat roof to library) in lieu of hipped roof. Render finish on two storey extension and first floor extension to be replaced with brickwork matching the house).

    Elm Close Old Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5JJ

    Received 23 Jun 2026
  24. Decision MadeP21/V2207/DIS

    Discharge of condition 3 (Landscaping implementation) in application P21/V0430/FUL. Solar Photovoltaic Carport System.

    Avon Road Car Park, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, OX11 0QX

    Received 3 Aug 2021

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