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Planning appeals in South Oxfordshire, 2026
58 appeals decided in 2026, 56% 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.
- Dismissed29 October 2026· householder6013107Charleston, Bolney Road, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3NS
extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition, internal reconfiguration, and associated engineering and landscape works, to provide a reconfigured two-storey dwelling with revised roof form, terraces and balconies, new entrance gates, and the installation of a swimming pool and associated garden structures
- Dismissed29 October 2026· minor60055614 Spring Path, Thame, OX9 2EF
2x self build units
- Allowed26 October 2026· householder6011152Luffield House, 85A Wallingford Road, Goring, RG8 0HL
proposed single storey front infill extension with oak frame entrance porch and proposed 2 bay oak frame car port and associated works
- Dismissed7 October 2026· minor6007830Land off Wyfold Lane, Peppard Common, RG9 5LR
phased development of between 3 - 5 self-build dwellings
- Allowed7 October 2026· minor6005521Land Rear of The Paddocks, Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, OX39 4GR
a hybrid planning application seeking: A) Full planning permission for the erection of two detached two-storey self/custom build dwellings with access, parking and amenity space (Plots 2 and 4). B) Outline planning permission for the erection of two detached two-storey self/custom build dwellings with access, parking and amenity space (Plots 1 and 3). (comprising four dwellings in total)
- Planning permission granted18 September 20263374155Land at Town Farm Cottage, Brook Street, Kingston Blount, OX39 4RZ
- Allowed14 September 20266009340Verge by Abingdon Road / Broadway, Didcot, OX11 9BL
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project
- Allowed9 September 2026· minor6011224The Elms, Woodperry Road, Beckley, OX3 9UZ
Construction of new self-build two bedroom, 1.5 storey detached house with two off-street parking spaces, bike and bin stores and private amenity space
- Allowed9 September 2026· householder60090135 Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, OX44 9NX
Formation of a new dropped kerb to facilitate safe vehicular access. Within the front garden, a modest driveway surfaced in permeable gravel is proposed.
- Allowed9 September 2026· other60086395 Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, OX44 9NX
Formation of a new dropped kerb to facilitate safe vehicular access. Within the front garden, a modest driveway surfaced in permeable gravel is proposed.
- Allowed4 September 20266007396Emmanuel Ranch, Windmill Road, Towersey, Thame, OX9 3QH
Material change of use of the land from the keeping of horses to a mixed use comprising (1) the keeping of horses and (2) a caravan site
- Notice upheld11 August 20263358283Land at Toll Lodge Farm, London Road, Tetsworth, Oxon, OX9 7AZ
- Allowed10 August 2026· minor6010291No. 81, Abingdon Road, Dorchester on Thames, OX10 7LB
proposed erection of 1 no. dwellinghouse (Permission in Principle)
- Notice upheld7 August 202633460785 Bank Cottages, Main Street, Forest Hill, OX33 1EA
- Allowed27 July 20266006478Hillfoot Cottage, Chinnor Hill, Chinnor, OX39 4BA
extensions and alterations to Hillfoot Cottage, demolition of existing outbuildings at front of site and construction of new self-build dwelling together with conversion of existing outbuildings to residential annex and storage associated with the new self -build dwelling
- Planning permission granted23 July 2026· enforcement328514684 Gidley Way, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1TG
Appeal A: material change of use from part agricultural and part builders yard to storage use; Appeal B: construction of two garages, carport and gravel surfaced area; Appeal C: material change of use of part of builders yard to dwellinghouse with partial redevelopment and conversion; Appeal D: redevelopment and material change of use of building from builders yard to office
- Notice upheld23 July 2026· enforcement328514584 Gidley Way, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1TG
Appeal A: material change of use from part agricultural and part builders yard to storage use; Appeal B: construction of two garages, carport and gravel surfaced area; Appeal C: material change of use of part of builders yard to dwellinghouse with partial redevelopment and conversion; Appeal D: redevelopment and material change of use of building from builders yard to office
- Notice upheld23 July 2026· enforcement328514484 Gidley Way, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1TG
Appeal A: material change of use from part agricultural and part builders yard to storage use; Appeal B: construction of two garages, carport and gravel surfaced area; Appeal C: material change of use of part of builders yard to dwellinghouse with partial redevelopment and conversion; Appeal D: redevelopment and material change of use of building from builders yard to office
- Notice upheld23 July 2026· enforcement328514384 Gidley Way, Horspath, Oxford, OX33 1TG
Appeal A: material change of use from part agricultural and part builders yard to storage use; Appeal B: construction of two garages, carport and gravel surfaced area; Appeal C: material change of use of part of builders yard to dwellinghouse with partial redevelopment and conversion; Appeal D: redevelopment and material change of use of building from builders yard to office
- Allowed23 July 2026· minor6006870Nicholas Hill Cottage, Tilebarn Lane, Henley, RG91RN
replacement of existing dwelling with new dwelling and garage
- Dismissed20 July 2026· other600741327 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BP
Demolition of single storey cloakroom/plant room and construction of proposed single storey garden room extension to kitchen range. Also, replacement first floor shower room enclosure and new ground floor cloakroom and attic plant room within existing building
- Dismissed20 July 2026600740627 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BP
Demolition of single storey cloakroom/plant room and construction of proposed single storey garden room extension to kitchen range. Also, replacement first floor shower room enclosure and new ground floor cloakroom and attic plant room within existing building
- Allowed14 July 20266004294Newells Farm, Newells Close, Stadhampton, OX44 7XJ
the provision of a farmyard comprising hard surfaced yard area, fenced enclosure, two agricultural buildings and associated works/facilities (part -retrospective)
- Dismissed10 July 2026· major6001448Land at High Street, Tetsworth, OX9 7AU
- Dismissed10 July 20266006683Land to East of Chinnor Road, Towersey, Thame, OX9 3QY
the erection of a pair of semi-detached and two detached 2- storey dwellings with associated amenity space and parking/turning provision. Repositioning and widening of existing vehicular access from Chinnor Road
- Dismissed9 July 20266006592Orchid Lakes House, Abingdon Road, Dorchester on Thames, OX10 7LP
the erection of pair of self-build dwellings, formation of new accesses and associated works and operations
- Allowed7 July 2026· major6005839Land at Watlington Road, Lewknor, OX49 5TS
an outline planning application for erection of up to 25 homes, associated open space, play area and other infrastructure with all matters reserved save for that of access into the site
- Allowed26 June 2026· minor6003586Land to Rear 79a and 81 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, OX39 4EA
Permission in Principle for 1 dwelling
- Allowed26 June 20266003217Land Rear 79a & 81 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, OX39 4EA
Permission in Principle for 8 to 9 custom / self-build dwellings
- Dismissed22 June 20266005595Land at Bishopswood Camp, Gallowstree Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9BT
1no. gypsy pitch with dayroom associated parking, access and services (demolition of existing buildings)
- Allowed12 June 2026· ldc33637531 Spencer Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DW
a garden outbuilding
- Dismissed11 June 2026· major3377313Land West of Kidmore End Road,, Oxfordshire, RG4 8SG
up to 70 homes (including affordable housing), new vehicular access, associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed8 June 2026· minor6002919Land at 26 & 28 Henley Road, Shillingford, OX10 7EH
the erection of three dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping
- Allowed5 June 2026· minor6004647Meadow View, Beech Lane, Woodcote, RG8 0PX
the erection of two dwellings, together with landscaping, and all associated works
- Allowed2 June 20266002230Land off Wallingford Road, Adjacent to Sewage Works, Goring, RG8 0JA
development and operation of a Transitional Hybrid Energy Project and associated infrastructure including access. Without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P20/S4706/FUL, dated 3 December 2020
- Unknown29 May 2026· other3373702Thames Farm,, Reading Road, Shiplake, Oxfordshire, RG9 3PH
- Unknown29 May 2026· other3373700Thames Farm, Reading Road, Shiplake, Oxfordshire, RG9 3PH
- Allowed29 May 2026· major3373696Thames Farm,, Reading Road,, Shiplake, Oxfordshire, RG9 3PH
for engineering operations associated with ground stabilisation works. Appeal B: APP/Q3115/W/25/3373700 Thames Farm, Reading Road, Lower Shiplake RG9 3PH
- Allowed27 May 2026· householder6004021Mouldens, High Street, Long Wittenham, OX14 4QH
the erection of detached double garage
- Allowed20 May 2026· householder6003553Spencer Cottage, Moreton, Thame, OX9 2HX
fence with proposed changes and landscaping
- Allowed13 May 2026· minor6003969Land South of Abingdon Road, Burcot, OX14 3DQ
the construction of two to four dwellings
- Allowed1 May 2026· minor6001675Cricketers Piece, Manor Road, Towersey, Oxfordshire, OX9 3QS
for the erection of single storey link extension and change of use of existing equestrian buildings to 1x residential dwelling
- Allowed23 April 2026· minor600145781 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4EA
the demolition of 1 dwelling house and erection of 10 new dwelling houses
- Allowed23 April 2026· major600117481 Lower Icknield Way, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4EA
the demolition of 1 dwelling house and erection of 10 new dwelling houses
- Dismissed9 April 2026· major6003006Land to the North of New Road, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3LB
erection of 25 dwellings with associated accesses, works to New Road, landscaping and parking
- Dismissed23 March 2026· major3374232Land Adjacent to The Orchard, Braze Lane, Benson, OX10 6JB
erection of 40 no. age-restricted dwellings (Use Class C3) including 40% affordable housing and communal facilities, together with a new access off Braze Lane and pedestrian footway, including parking, landscaping and all enabling and ancillary works
- Dismissed21 March 2026· minor3374074Land Opposite the Fox & Hounds Public House , Christmas Common , Watlington , OX49 5HN
- Allowed13 March 2026· other6002301Land Adj Digberry Farm, Digberry Lane, Near Park Corner, Henley on Thames, RG9 6DP
the material change in use of the land to a mixed use, comprising agricultural grazing for horses and a caravan site, to provide residential accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers, comprising a single family pitch consisting of 1 static caravan, 1 tourin g caravan, parking and associated infrastructure, new access to Digberry Lane (retrospective)
- Dismissed13 March 2026· minor3362961Whispering Cottages, 3-4 Nuneham , Courtenay, Nuneham, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 9NX
change of use of rear building to independent dwelling house with associated curtilage and parking. Alterations to building, including to opening / fenestration
- Allowed6 March 2026· minor33642823 Cornmarket, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3YS
the installation of 2 no. AC condensers, to be located on rear elevation facing rear yard; installation of 1 no. cold store unit, to be located on rear elevation facing rear yard; and the installation of 1 no. vent outlet, to be installed on rear elevation facing yard
- Quashed On Legal Grounds5 March 2026· enforcement3331409Land on the East Side of Reading Road, Cholsey, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HG
the material change of use of the Land from agricultural land to a mixed use Sui generis use of leisure, outdoor education and outdoor therapeutic uses including facilitating development comprising the erection of wooden cabin with raised platform, wooden camping toilet cubicle, wooden sheds, wood stores and tree platform which are identified on the plan at Appendix 2 ("the Layout Plan")
- Allowed20 February 2026· major3370273Land Off the B480, Chalgrove, OX49 5BA
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 160 dwellings including affordable housing, with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access. All matters reserved except for means of access
- Dismissed13 February 2026· householder6000984Mill Cottage, 14 Mill Lane, Great Haseley, OX44 7JU
for the: Creation of a Driveway Entrance, section of the existing wall will be re-opened to allow for the installation of a 3-metre-wide, 5-bar gate to provide access to the driveway. Retaining Wall: A stone-clad retaining wall will be constructed inside the property to support the driveway Verge Modifications: The verge will be opened up and tapered with a gentle sweep on both sides into the driveway. Steps Installation: Steps will be installed in the northwest corner of the driveway to provide access to the house. (Amended plans received 28 July 2025)
- Dismissed9 February 2026· minor6000848Land Between Chestnut Farm and Elm View, Moreton, Near Thame, OX9 2HY
a residential development of up to three dwellings
- Dismissed27 January 2026· householder6000769Maysfield, Mays Green, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 4AJ
Pursuant to a refusal of planning permission (P24/S2888/HH) on 5th November 2024, this application seeks approval for alternative as-built design changes, including the siting of a new package treatment plant and the retention of the former garage at Maysfi eld (retrospective)
- Allowed19 January 2026· minor3370732Midwest Construction Td, Menmarsh Road, Worminghall, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire, HP18 9UP
change of use of a scrap yard for the storage and distribution and small scale production of pre-cast concrete products, the erection of buildings, storage of plant and equipment, area of hardstanding, wheel wash, perimeter fencing, lighting and improvements to existing access without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P20/S1104/FUL, dated 27 January 2023
- Allowed15 January 2026· minor3366706Land Adjacent to Oxford Road, Horspath, Oxfordshire, OX5 3DU
the erection of 4 no. dwellinghouses (Permission in Principle)
- Dismissed8 January 2026· minor600050637 Mill Lane, Benson, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6SA
Proposed new dwelling and access. Self build
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