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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
20,707Searchable applications
295Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 12,426 approved or refused records
1,007Refused applications

11,419 approved · 1,007 refused · 1,199 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 Jun 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas55 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadeP18/V2835/FUL

    Erection of 6no. dwellings.

    Land adjacent to Middle Barn, Bullockpits Lane, Southmoor, Abingdon, OX13 5HJ

    Received 21 Nov 2018
  2. Decision MadeP17/V2674/RM

    Reserved Matters application for infrastructure works for Phase 1B and Centre West of the Crab Hill development.(as amended by drawings and information received 22 January, 9 March and 10 April 2018).

    Land north of A417, East of Wantage, Wantage, OX12 8PL

    Received 24 Oct 2017
  3. Decision MadeP16/V2663/T28

    Installation of 1x DSLAM equipment cabinet.

    PCP030v2 Gramps Hill, S/O Wellands, Letcombe Bassett, OX12 9LP

    Received 17 Oct 2016
  4. Decision MadeP25/V1241/HH

    Single storey front and rear extensions. Partial loft conversion. (As clarified by drawing received 21 August 2025, to confirm the height of side facing rooflights)

    Kilbo, South Row, Chilton, Didcot, OX11 0RT

    Received 28 May 2025
  5. WithdrawnP23/V2595/HH

    Proposed annexe with use ancillary to the existing dwelling to be used primarily as office space. (Amended site and block plan received 12 February 2024- correcting the red line)

    Birch Cottage, Orchard Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JH

    Received 1 Dec 2023
  6. Decision MadeP16/V3221/LB

    Replacement and or reworking of existing signs in similar locations to update the restaurant branding as part of a nation

    Ock Mill, Marcham Road, ABINGDON, OX14 1AD

    Received 21 Dec 2016
  7. Decision MadeP21/V2702/FUL

    The change of use of a series of existing agricultural barns to a mixed development of residential (Class C3) and commercial units (Class E (g)). The associated landscaping drainage works required for the development. (Updated bat survey received 4 October 2021) (Additional Information received 9 December 2021) (Additional drainage information received 4 February 2022) (Additional highway information received 23 March 2022) (Amended highway information received 7 July 2022) (Amended red line plan to include northern access point received 22 July 2022)

    Hill Farm, Faringdon Road, East Challow, Wantage, OX12 9PD

    Received 20 Sept 2021
  8. Decision MadeP22/V2986/AG

    Provision of washdown area & open storage for plant & access equipment on ground floor, secure covered storage at first floor.

    Southcombe Farm, South Hinksey, Oxford, OX1 5AR

    Received 3 Jan 2023
  9. Decision MadeP18/V1743/A

    Replacement of 2no projection sign:double sided timber sign with 50 mm border frame. Reusing letters on 2no fascia sign 12 mm thick timber individual letters & line.

    1 Market Place, Abingdon, OX14 3HG

    Received 9 Jul 2018
  10. Decision MadeP17/V3393/FUL

    Construction of Single Storey Extension

    Botley Medical Centre, Elms Road, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9JS

    Received 3 Jan 2018
  11. Decision MadeP25/V1762/DIS

    Discharge of conditions 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 5 (Drainage Details), 6 (Biodiversity Mitigation and Enhancement Strategy) and 8 (Landscaping Scheme) on planning application P24/V0419/FUL (Amended plans and information received 13 October 2025) Proposed replacement of existing residential dwelling and associated works.

    Sunningwood House, Lincombe Lane, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5DX

    Received 13 Aug 2025
  12. Decision MadeP18/V0856/NM

    Non material amendment to application ref. P15/V2997/FUL - orientation of front steps and reduction in height of dwarf wall across front of property. Demolition of existing two storey structure on the southern end of Wilcote together with a detached single storey hairdresser shop and outbuildings. Erection of a new detached dwelling.

    The Pump House, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0EX

    Received 4 Apr 2018
  13. Decision MadeP17/V3562/TCA

    T1 - Silver Birch T2 - Silver Birch T3 - Turkey Oak T1 - Silver Birch - reduce crown by approx 25% (6m off height and proportionally on sides). T2 - Silver Birch - reduce crown by approx 25% (6m off height and proportionally on sides). T3 - Turkey Oak - remove lowest minor branches - remove/prune back sub-dominant branch and crown clean. Remarks:

    Orchard Green, Charney Bassett, Wantage, Oxon, OX12 0EP

    Received 16 Nov 2017
  14. Under ConsiderationP26/V0737/S73

    Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (Archaeological) & 6 (CTMP) on planning permission P21/V0289/FUL Change of use of agricultural land to recreational use by the public and for the reprofiling of the site for the future use as sports fields including swale and landscape bund.

    QE2 Community Sport and Recreation Site, Cottage Road, Stanford in the Vale

    Received 24 Mar 2026
  15. Decision MadeP24/V1093/HH

    Single storey kitchen extension to side of existing listed farmhouse. (As clarified by joinery details and schedule of materials received 28 June 2024)

    Goosey Wick Farmhouse, Charney Bassett, Wantage, OX12 0EY

    Received 14 May 2024
  16. Decision MadeP21/V3475/TCA

    Beech tree - located on road/pavement verge and requires pruning to reduce overhanging branches above garden and road. Also causing pedestrian pavement to lift near a service access point. Reduce by 1/3 in height and prune back branches that are overhanging the road and my garden, and that are also encroaching on power and phone lines. Yew tree/bush - located on road/pavement verge and needs cutting back (1-2m height and overhanging branches from the road and pavement). Ash tree - located on road/pavement verge needs attention/felling as it is leaning towards the road on unstable ground. Although immediately adjacent to my property, they are outside or my pottery fence and I am assuming that the above are not my trees.

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

    Received 21 Dec 2021
  17. Decision MadeP18/V1374/HH

    Two storey and single storey extensions and alterations

    Painswick House, Oxford Road, Frilford Heath, Abingdon, OX13 5NP

    Received 30 Aug 2018
  18. Decision MadeP26/V0722/HH

    The creation of 2 side by side parking bays to right hand side of gated entrance in existing garden.

    The Old Post Office 45 Coleshill Coleshill Swindon SN6 7PR

    Received 16 Jun 2026
  19. Decision MadeP25/V2783/FUL

    Proposed new single storey 1 bedroom self-build dwelling on land to the rear of White Rosen, accessed via existing driveway off Trinder Road.

    Land to the rear of White Rosen, Icknield Lane, Wantage, OX12 8EF

    Received 8 Jan 2026
  20. Decision MadeP25/V1149/TCA

    G.1 Lime x3 - 4m Height reduction to suitable growth points (approx 20%), deadwood and remove ivy.

    Brightside House, 10 Regent Mews, Faringdon, SN7 7JJ

    Received 29 May 2025
  21. Decision MadeP16/V3405/TCA

    T1 - Yew hedge T2 - magnolia T1 - Reduce sides and height by 18 inches. reduce the pathway end of the hedge by 6 inches and the house end by 12 inches T2 - Reduce the crown by 1-2m leaving the wisteria intact Remarks:

    8 St Michael House, Priory Road, Wantage, OX12 9DE

    Received 22 Aug 2016
  22. Decision MadeP24/V0267/TCA

    T191 - Yew - crown raise to 4.5m. T192 - Oak - crown raise to 4.5m. T193 - Western Red Cedar - crown raise to 4.5m. T194 - Wellingtonia - crown raise to 4.5m. T195 - Buckeye - crown raise to 4.5m. T199 - Irish Yew - crown raise to 4.5m. T??? - Small Irish Yew - bush/tree - remove to ground level to allow extra light and provide line of sight for vehicles on road and boy hiding behind it. Replant new tree in area in front of school, will also add new hedge line along fence line. T200 - Plane - crown raise to 4.5m. T196 - Yew - crown raise to 4.5m. T197 - Plane - crown raise to 4.5m. T198 - Sequoia - crown raise to 4.5m.

    Abingdon School, Park Lodge, Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE

    Received 1 Feb 2024
  23. Decision MadeP18/V0842/LB

    LIKE -FOR-LIKE replacement of Orangery facade of garden room. The timber facade is rotten and is badly leaking despite having been regularly maintained. It is to be removed and a like-for-like painted hardwood replacement installed.

    Locktons Farmhouse, Church Lane, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0EZ

    Received 16 Apr 2018
  24. Decision MadeP21/V3193/HH

    Variation of conditions 2 (Approved plans) & 3 (Matching Materials) in application P21/V0323/HH Two storey rear and side extension, single storey side extension and new bay window.

    176 Oxford Road, Abingdon, OX14 2AE

    Received 16 Nov 2021

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