The free appeal record
Planning appeals in South Oxfordshire, 2025
73 appeals decided in 2025, 44% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed2 December 2025· major3343775Land East of Junction 8a, M40, Waterstock, Oxford, OX33 1JP
the demolition and clearance of existing buildings and structures to allow for the construction of up to 120,000sqm of Use Class E employment floorspace comprising Research and Development units, Light Industrial units, ancillary offices, ancillary amenity buildings (up to 2,400sqm), Creche (up to 600sqm), Forest School (up to 150sqm), along with new site accesses, internal roads and footpaths, surface and multi storey car parking, open space, landscaping, biodiversity enhancements, drainage features including SUDs and other engineering operations, infrastructure and associated works. All matters of detail reserved
- Allowed26 November 2025· householder600125710, Manor Drive, Horspath, Oxfordshire, OX33 1RW
Erection of single oak garage for parking of a vehicle, proposed hardstanding to driveway and external LED lights to structure (Retrospective)
- Dismissed21 November 2025· householder60012023 Roman Way, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2FP
Demolition of existing wall and construction of new
- Allowed18 November 2025· householder600055714 Wallingford Road, Goring, RG8 0AH
the erection of a double garage
- Allowed18 November 2025· minor3361684Grey Road Rec (Makins Rec Ground), Grey Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1TF
the installation of 1No. 20m 'Phase 8' monopole, 6No. antennas, 2No. 0.3m dishes, 1No. GPS Node and 4No. ground-based equipment cabinets (3No. excluding wraparound cabinet) and ancillary development thereto. Additional installation of planting scheme
- Planning permission granted17 November 2025· enforcement3370518Land at River House, Mill Lane, Shiplake, RG9 3LY
Without planning permission (i) the demolition of a dwellinghouse to ground floor slab and foundation level (ii) the undertaking of building work comprising of a dwellinghouse, with raised platforms and steps to the front and rear and incorporating and utilising the existing raised sla b and foundations; and (iii) the erection of walls and gates along the front boundary
- Allowed5 November 2025· minor3366842The Mount, Rotherfield Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1NR
for the “(Phased) - Demolition of existing house and associated outbuildings and structures and redevelopment to provide two dwellings with associated access, hard and soft landscaping and other infrastructure”
- Allowed4 November 2025· minor3366845Dutch Barn at Manor Farm, Brookstones, Sydenham, Oxfordshire, OX39 4LZ
Conversion of a disused agricultural barn to one dwellinghouse (Class C3) with building operations reasonably necessary to convert, including replacement of roof and exterior walls, installation of windows and doors, and internal works including new floor slab and internal structural elements.
- Dismissed30 October 2025· minor3361560The Paddock, Church Lane, Aston Rowant, OX49 5SW
construction of a minimum of one dwelling and a maximum of one dwelling
- Dismissed28 October 2025· minor3368016Virgo Beauty, High Street, Goring, Oxfordshire, Reading, RG8 9AR
Change of use from sui generis Beauty Salon to sui generis Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
- Dismissed23 October 2025· minor3365193Land to Rear 79a and 81 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4EA
permission in principle development proposed 8 to 9 dwellings”
- Allowed20 October 2025· major336736014 The Hub, Station Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1AY
the change of use from offices (Use Class E) to 25 flats (22 x 2 bedroom and 3 x 1 bedroom) (Use Class C3), construction of associated roof extension at third floor level, internal alterations, private amenity space, car and cycle parking, and refuse storage
- Dismissed9 October 2025· minor3362724Land off Uxmore Road, Checkendon, Oxfordshire, RG8 0SY
e rection of 1no. new dwelling and associated landscaping to include proposed new access
- Allowed7 October 2025· minor3363591Binfield Heath Stores, Arch Hill, Binfield Heath, Oxon, RG9 4DU
erection of two semi-detached dwellings in the rear garden of Binfield Heath Stores including new shared driveway and entrance gates, accessed via Arch Hill (dwellings repositioned, roof lowered, external materials changed and supplementary statement regarding impact on village shop received 19th December 2023) without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P23/S2237/FUL, dated 28 February 2024
- Dismissed2 October 2025· minor3362193Church Barn, Ewelme, OX10 6HP
Erection of Oak Framed Outbuilding for Agricultural Equipment Storage
- Dismissed2 October 2025· minor3361766Court House, Toot Baldon, Oxford, OX44 9NG
conversion of redundant barn to a single dwelling unit with a front projecting extension to create and entrance hall, with also a detached garage and store outbuilding
- Dismissed22 September 2025· minor3365899Land Known As Field Adjacent to Burial Ground, Driveway off B4526, Goring
Change of use of land for mixed use of equestrian and residential, through the formation of 1 No. Gypsy/Traveller pitch providing 1 Static Caravan/Mobile Home and 1 Touring Caravan, alongside ancillary development
- Notice varied and upheld22 September 2025· enforcement332668217 Shiplake Bottom, Peppard Common, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5HH
without planning permission, the erection of a dormer roof extension in the rear roof slope of the dwelling house
- Dismissed18 September 2025· minor3364768Garages at Holloway Farm, Milton Common, Oxfordshire, OX33 1GX
the conversion of existing garages outbuilding into a 1-bedroom dwelling
- Notice upheld12 September 2025· enforcement3345606Land at Willows Reach, Mill Lane, Shiplake, RG9 3LY
without planning permission: 1) erection of outbuilding incorporating two containers and 2) erection of terracing comprising of decking on a raised platform; steps, ramps and railings
- Quashed On Legal Grounds11 September 2025· enforcement3340854Land Adjoining Orchard Cottage, Warpsgrove Lane, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire, OX44 7RW
without planning permission, the material change of use of land from agricultural use to residential use including the siting of three static mobile homes and associated facilitating development
- Dismissed3 September 2025· minor3364807Claridge Barn, Chiltern View , Tetsworth , Oxfordshire, OX9 7AL
conversion of stables building to three dwellings with gardens and parking
- Dismissed2 September 2025· major336031442 -48 Queens Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3NQ
demolition of 44 Queens Road and the outbuildings to Nos. 42. Proposed erection of 22 dwellinghouses (including 8 affordable homes) with gardens, car parking, garages, bin stores, and new estate road access. Closure of access onto Queens Road serving 46 Queens Road and re-arranged access off new estate road. Provision of garden area to 46 Queens Road. Re-arranged access to 42 Queens Road off new estate road and erection of new garage for No. 42
- Notice upheld20 August 2025· enforcement3356548Glebe Retreat, 129 Cuddesdon Road, Horspath, Oxon, OX33 1JB
- Allowed20 August 2025· householder3350941Glebe Retreat, 129 Cuddesdon Road, Horspath, Oxfordshire, OX33 1JB
- Planning permission granted20 August 2025· enforcement3341746Land to the South of Glebe Retreat, 129 Cuddesdon Road, Horspath, Oxon, OX33 1JB
Extension of a building and its use as a self-contained dwelling and storage, and the erection of an outbuilding (pool house) and swimming pool with associated hardstanding forward of the principal elevation of the dwelling known as Glebe Retreat
- Allowed1 August 2025· householder3363099Cornerways, Baldon Row, Toot Baldon, OX44 9NE
to add new first floor storey
- Notice varied and upheld1 August 2025· enforcement3361189Emmanuel Ranch, Windmill Lane, Towersey, Oxfordshire, OX9 3QQ
Change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for 3 gypsy families, including the stationing of 6 caravans of which no more than 3 are to be static caravans/mobile homes, together with the laying of hardsta nding
- Allowed1 August 2025· householder3360008Cornerways, Toot Baldon, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 9NE
to add new first floor storey
- Planning permission granted1 August 2025· enforcement3346856Emmanuel Ranch, Windmill Lane, Towersey, Oxfordshire, OX9 3QQ
- Allowed1 August 2025· minor3346849Emmanuel Ranch, Windmill Lane, Towersey, Oxfordshire, OX9 3QQ
- Allowed30 July 2025· minor3354383Land at Newtown Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1HG
Erection of terrace of 4 dwellings (amended tree planting plan, contaminated risk assessment and drainage design received 1st February 2024), without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P23/S2980/FUL, dated 9 April 2024
- Dismissed29 July 2025· minor3362058Land at Newtown Road, Henley on Thames, RG9 1HG
Erection of terrace of 4 dwellings (amended tree planting plan, contaminated risk assessment and drainage design received 1st February 2024), without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P23/S2980/FUL, dated 9 April 2024
- Invalid29 July 2025· enforcement3336385Town Farm Cottage, Brook Street, Kingston Blount, OX39 4RZ
Without planning permission, the formation of an access onto a classified road in the approximate location shown between points A and B on the Land (“the Access”) by the infilling of an existing drainage ditch, the removal of a section of existing hedge row and erection of a five-bar gate
- Allowed28 July 2025· ldc33328262 Cranford Cottages, Moulsford, Wallingford, OX10 9HR
the use of the land as a residential garden in association with 2 Cranford Cottages. Summary
- Allowed22 July 2025· major3358132Land to the North of the Culham Science Centre, Culham, OX14 3ES
a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), comprising a 500 megawatt (MW) battery storage facility with associated infrastructure, access and landscaping, with a connection to the Culham Jet National Grid connection
- Dismissed18 July 2025· minor3358187St Andrew's Court, Wellington Street, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3WT
two proposed 3-bedroom new-build dwellings and associated car parking and amenity
- Unknown17 July 2025· other3363858Land of Nosworthy Way, Mongewell, Oxfordshire, OX1 8DD
- Appeal Withdrawn10 July 2025· enforcement3356249Home Farm House, Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QA
- Dismissed7 July 2025· householder335545016 Wilson Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1ET
The proposed is a single storey extension that will be used as a kitchen and dining area. It will be built in keeping with the materials used for the original house and will span 5m back from the original house. a single storey extension that will be used as a kitchen and dining area. It will be built in keeping with the materials used for the original house and will span 5m back from the original house
- Allowed13 June 2025· minor3358976Osborne House, Annexe, Ascott, Oxford, OX44 7UJ
conversion and alteration of existing annexe for use as a self contained dwelling
- Dismissed11 June 2025· minor3360608Land Between Manor Road and Lydalls Close, Didcot, OX11 7JZ
the erection of three detached houses and garages
- Dismissed11 June 2025· minor3352637Corner Ways , Rokeby Drive, Tokers Green, RG4 9EN
Demolition of existing residential unit, replacement with one four bed and one five bed detached two storey houses and associated access
- Dismissed3 June 2025· minor3350999Heathfield, Reading Road, Lower Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3JN
the erection of 2no. dwellings including provision of new access
- Dismissed29 May 2025· minor3356473Satwell House, Satwell, Henley on Thames, RG9 4RB
landscaping works including the creation of a new access, the creation of a lake and substantial tree planting
- Allowed29 May 2025· householder3351080The Bungalow, Newells Farm, Newells Lane, Stadhampton, Oxon, OX44 7XJ
prior approval application for enlargement of the existing dwelling house by the construction of an additional storey (Class AA)”
- Dismissed28 May 2025· householder3351882Pennyford House, Peppard Common, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 5JE
proposed acoustic timber fence to replace the existing post and rail timber fence
- Dismissed23 May 2025· householder33509585, Esther Carling Lane, Rotherfield Peppard, RG9 5PW
the conversion of existing garage into ancillary accommodation strictly for the use of the main dwelling house
- Dismissed21 May 2025· householder3350101Greys Lodge, Road From Henley To Greys Green, Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PJ
a) Erection of garden outbuilding with recreational facilities (Pool & Gym with sauna/shower room); study, guest bedroom and bathroom ancillary to the enjoyment of the dwelling house known as Greys Lodge
- Dismissed20 May 2025· minor3352693Land Adjacent Digberry Farm, Digberry Lane, Henley-On-Thames , RG9 5RS
change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian, to include the erection of a stable block and the creation of a new access
- Allowed9 May 2025· major3354458Land at Bayswater Farm, Bayswater Farm Road, Oxford
- Dismissed9 May 2025· major3353533Land at Bayswater Farm, Bayswater Farm Road, Oxford, OX3 8EB
- Allowed28 April 2025· minor3352135Lancing, 11A Weston Road, Lewknor, Oxfordshire, OX49 5TX
division of site; construction of a new house and retention of existing bungalow
- Dismissed14 April 2025· minor3347935The White House, Rosebery Road, Reading, Oxfordshire, RG4 9EL
4-bedroom 1.5-storey detached house next to the existing house. All associated landscaping
- Dismissed10 April 2025· minor33527541 Elm Drive, Chinnor, OX39 4HH
‘Demolition works and the erection of a detached two-storey one- bedroom dwelling with access, parking and amenity space’
- Unknown27 March 2025· enforcement3348337St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
- Unknown27 March 2025· enforcement3348336St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
- Unknown27 March 2025· enforcement3348335St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
- Notice varied and upheld27 March 2025· enforcement3348334St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
without planning permission the material change of use of the Land from agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture, storage and leisure plot
- Unknown27 March 2025· enforcement3348333St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
- Unknown27 March 2025· enforcement3348332St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
- Unknown27 March 2025· enforcement3348331St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
- Notice varied and upheld27 March 2025· enforcement3348330St Andrew's Field, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1PZ
without planning permission the material change of use of the Land from agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture, storage and leisure plot
- Unknown25 March 2025· enforcement3356254Home Farm House, Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QA
- Unknown25 March 2025· enforcement3356253Home Farm House, Holton, Oxford, OX33 1QA
- Allowed20 March 2025· minor33527531 Elm Drive, Chinnor, OX39 4HH
‘Demolition works and the erection of a detached one-bedroom dwelling (comprising single and two-storey elements) with access, parking and amenity space’
- Allowed10 March 2025· householder3345631Willows Reach Mill Lane, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3LY
the erection of external decking
- Allowed4 March 2025· major3350890Burcot Farm, Road Joining Burcot to A4074 Passing Burcot Farm, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3GW
the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array, co- located battery energy storage scheme (BES) together with associated infrastructure; security fencing; CCTV; access gate; on-site Biodiversity Net Gain
- Allowed25 February 2025· minor3346495Milton Pools Fishery, Great Milton, Oxford, OX44 7JE
the erection of a building for office use
- Allowed25 February 2025· minor3346492Milton Pools Fishery, Great Milton, Oxford, OX44 7JE
the erection of a building for office use
- Allowed25 February 2025· minor3346476Milton Pools Fishery, Great Milton, Oxford, OX44 7JE
the erection of a building for office use
- Dismissed19 February 2025· minor33521655 The Row, Brightwell Baldwin, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5NZ
All weather riding arena (as amplified by Ecological Assessment Received 7 May 2024)
- Dismissed5 February 2025· householder33464213 Kit Lane, Checkendon, Oxfordshire, RG80TY
a cantilever carport to the front of the property
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