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House prices in Vale of White Horse District Council: average £413,773, +5.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Vale of White Horse District Council received?
Vale of White Horse District Council received 1,949 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 90%.
How long does Vale of White Horse District Council take to decide applications?
Vale of White Horse District Council takes an average of 73 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Vale of White Horse District Council?
Vale of White Horse District Council approves 90% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Vale of White Horse District Council?
Submit your representation to Vale of White Horse District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Vale of White Horse District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Vale of White Horse District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Vale of White Horse District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 337 appeals were lodged against Vale of White Horse District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Vale of White Horse District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Vale of White Horse District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Vale of White Horse District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Vale of White Horse District Council serves as the local authority for the Vale of White Horse, a non-metropolitan district located in the picturesque south-west region of Oxfordshire, England. This council is responsible for overseeing planning applications and local developments in the area, making it a key resource for anyone looking to engage in property projects or research planning regulations within the district. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Bethia Thomas (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 7 December 2022. Mark Stone serves as Chief Executive since 2017. The council comprises 38 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 119 towns and villages, including Abingdon-on-Thames, Faringdon and Wantage. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Vale of White Horse District Council received 1,949 planning applications. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (602), discharge of conditions (281), outline applications (159). 97 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

337 planning appeals were lodged against Vale of White Horse District Council decisions, of which 96 were allowed and 204 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Vale of White Horse District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Vale of White Horse District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.