Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Abingdon-on-Thames are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Abingdon-on-Thames
Abingdon-on-Thames, often referred to as Abingdon, is a historic market town in Oxfordshire's Vale of the White Horse district, situated along the River Thames. Once the county town of Berkshire, Abingdon boasts rich archaeological heritage, with remnants of Iron Age and Roman structures beneath its town centre. Established around 676, Abingdon Abbey played a pivotal role in the town's development, which flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries as a hub for agriculture, wool trade, and textile manufacturing, supported by royal charters for markets and fairs. This vibrant history makes Abingdon a significant area for planning applications, especially in heritage conservation and commercial development.
Population: 33,130 (2011) · Area: 9.1 km²
District: Abingdon on Thames
Website: https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £406,195 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abingdon-on-Thames.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abingdon-on-Thames.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Abingdon-on-Thames based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Abingdon-on-Thames.
- P26/V2190/HH - Primmoore
Radley Road
Abingdon
OX14 3SN
Alterations and rear extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 53 Eason Drive Abingdon OX14 3YD
Demolition of existing conservatory; Single-storey rear extension including 3no roof lights to form open plan kitchen/social/dining area; Part-single, part-double side extension linking main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - P26/V1143/HH - 53 Eason Drive
Abingdon
OX14 3YD
Demolition of existing conservatory; Single-storey rear extension including 3no roof lights to form open plan kitchen/social/dining area; Part-single, part-double side extension linking main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-21 - - Coalyard Thrupp Lane Radley Abingdon OX14 3NG
Part retrospective change of use from a former coal yard (sui generis) to a waste transfer station and recycling facility (sui generis) for the receipt and treatment of mixed, dry, non-hazardous const
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - P25/V2725/LDP - 18 Chandlers Close, Abingdon, OX14 2NN
Formation of habitable room in roofspace with rear dormer and front velux rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-24 - - 5 Eason Drive Abingdon OX14 3YD
Proposed single-storey side extension, two-storey rear extension, and first-floor extension over existing double garage, with associated external works including the replacement of existing windows, a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Coalyard Thrupp Lane Radley Oxfordshire OX14 3NG
Part retrospective change of use from a former coal yard (sui generis) to a waste transfer station and recycling facility (sui generis) for the receipt and treatment of mixed, dry, non-hazardous const
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 27 Bowgrave Copse Abingdon OX14 2NL
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey brick built rear extension with lantern light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 18 Eason Drive Abingdon OX14 3YD
Proposed replacement roof to existing side extension with pitched tile roof with velux.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - Wick Hall, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3NF
Internal and external renovations, alterations and extensions to Wick Hall to form a single dwelling; internal and external alterations to Old Stables and Old Kennels to provide ancillary residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Wick Hall, Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3NF
Internal and external renovations, alterations and extensions to Wick Hall to form a single dwelling; internal and external alterations to Old Stables and Old Kennels to provide ancillary residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 32 Charney Avenue Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 2NY
Erection of first floor extension and attached garage to front. Removal of rear conservatory & erection of single storey extension. Reduction of existing garage in size to create smaller store & side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - Coalyard Thrupp Lane Radley Abingdon OX14 3NG
Part retrospective change of use from a former coal yard (sui generis) to a waste transfer station and recycling facility (sui generis) for the receipt and treatment of mixed, dry, non-hazardous const
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Abingdon-on-Thames in Oxfordshire
Abingdon-on-Thames, often referred to as Abingdon, is a historic market town in Oxfordshire's Vale of the White Horse district, situated along the River Thames. Once the county town of Berkshire, Abingdon boasts rich archaeological heritage, with remnants of Iron Age and Roman structures beneath its town centre. Established around 676, Abingdon Abbey played a pivotal role in the town's development, which flourished in the 13th and 14th centuries as a hub for agriculture, wool trade, and textile manufacturing, supported by royal charters for markets and fairs. This vibrant history makes Abingdon a significant area for planning applications, especially in heritage conservation and commercial development. The Town has a population of approximately 33,130 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Abingdon on Thames district.
Abingdon-on-Thames covers an area of approximately 9.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Abingdon-on-Thames show an average sale price of £406,195, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Abingdon-on-Thames a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Abingdon-on-Thames includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abingdon-on-Thames planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Abingdon-on-Thames
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Abingdon-on-Thames. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Abingdon-on-Thames.
With an average of 115 days, decisions near Abingdon-on-Thames take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Abingdon-on-Thames were full planning applications (17), amendments (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 6 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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