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Internal and external alterations to convert Methodist Chapel to a community hub, incorporating a caf�, events space and village shop. Alterations to include thermal performance upgrades, repair and retention of the existing roof, windows and historic fabric, replacement of timber doors on west and south elevations with glazed timber doors along with installation of air source heat pump and accessibility improvements and associated works.

Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

DecidedReference: 26/01707/LBCWest Oxfordshire District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Received
14 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
25 Sept 2026
Local authority
West Oxfordshire District Council

Application overview

Internal and external alterations to convert Methodist Chapel to a community hub, incorporating a caf�, events space and village shop. Alterations to include thermal performance upgrades, repair and retention of the existing roof, windows and historic fabric, replacement of timber doors on west and south elevations with glazed timber doors along with installation of air source heat pump and accessibility improvements and associated works.

Proposal details

Reference
26/01707/LBC
Alternative references
PP-14917857
Ward
Freeland and Hanborough
Parish
Freeland
Agent
Studio 13 Architects Limited

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Application location

Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

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Documents 18 of 18

DocumentPublishedAction
APPROVAL - LISTED BUILDING CONSENTDecision Notice · PDF2 Oct 2026View
Officer Report - DelegatedOfficer Report - Delegated · PDF2 Oct 2026View
FREELAND PARISH COUNCILConsultee Comment · PDF18 Sept 2026View
REVISED PROPOSED ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF17 Sept 2026View
FORM 1CIL Form · PDF31 Jul 2026View
SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENTReport · PDF31 Jul 2026View
LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF31 Jul 2026View
EXISTING PLANSDrawing · PDF31 Jul 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF31 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF31 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SHEDDrawing · PDF31 Jul 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF14 Jul 2026View
HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENTReport · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROPOSED SITE & FLOOR PLANSDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PROTECTED SPECIES SURVEY REPORTReport · PDF14 Jul 2026View
DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENTDesign and Access Statement · PDF14 Jul 2026View
LANDSCAPE LAYOUTDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View
PLANTING PLANDrawing · PDF14 Jul 2026View

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APPROVAL - LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
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