Ashbury, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashbury, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ashbury are administered by Vale Of White Horse District Council. View the full Vale Of White Horse District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashbury
Ashbury is a charming village and significant civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, having transitioned from Berkshire during the 1974 boundary changes. Situated approximately 7 miles east of Swindon in Wiltshire, the parish also encompasses the hamlets of Idstone and Kingstone Winslow. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Ashbury and its surrounding areas stood at 506, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications.
Population: 588 (2021) · Area: 22.5 km²
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.ashbury.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashbury.
- 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 Ashbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Ashbury.
- P26/V0864/LB - Ashbury Manor
Berrycroft
Ashbury
Swindon
SN6 8LX
Installation of electric meter aerial
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-07 - P26/V0559/HH - College Farm, Ashbury, Swindon, SN6 8LN
Remedial works, internal alterations to Listed Building. Rear single storey extension (additional information received 02 April 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-03 - P26/V0560/LB - College Farm, Ashbury, Swindon, SN6 8LN
Remedial works, internal alterations to Listed Building. Rear single storey extension (additional information received 02 April 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-03 - - College Farm Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LN
Remedial works, internal alterations to Listed Building. Rear single storey extension (additional information received 02 April 2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - College Farm Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LN
Remedial works, internal alterations to Listed Building. Rear single storey extension (additional information received 02 April 2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - P26/V0484/FUL - Alyn House, Ashbury, Swindon, SN6 8LN
Remedial works to detached single garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-24 - P26/V0261/LB - Triangle Cottage, Ashbury, Swindon, SN6 8LN
Replacement of straw ridge along the length of the thatched roof with a flush ridge design.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-03 - - Triangle Cottage Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LN
Replacement of straw ridge along the length of the thatched roof with a flush ridge design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Upper Mill Kingstone Winslow Swindon SN6 8NG
Discharge of condition 3(Schedule of Materials) on application ref. P24/V1889/HH and conditions 3(Schedule of Materials) and 4(Submission of Joinery Details) on application ref P24/V1891/LB. (Single s
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Triangle Cottage Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LN
Replacement of external door and frame to the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Millstream Cottage Kingstone Winslow Swindon SN6 8NH
Change of use of land from agricultural to residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Upper Mill Kingstone Winslow Swindon SN6 8NG
Single storey extensions to replace existing conservatories, lean-to store, internal alterations and other associated works (as amended and amplified by plans and supporting documents submitted 10 Dec
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Upper Mill Kingstone Winslow Swindon SN6 8NG
Single storey extensions to replace existing conservatories, lean-to store, internal alterations and other associated works (as amended and amplified by plans and supporting documents submitted 10 Dec
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - Village Hall Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LS
Replacement of entrance lobby and disabled WC windows - RETROSPECTIVE
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Village Hall Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LS
installation of wall bracket for future high speed fibre optic cable.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Watercress Lodge Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LN
Construction of gabion wall and landscaping to reinstate collapsed bank and associated works (amended and additional construction and landscaping details submitted 17 October and 24 November 2023).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - Lordwell Cottage Berrycroft Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LX
Discharge of conditions 3- materials and 4-Window/Door details in application P17/V2049/HH Construction of a single storey rear extension. Partially Retrospective. (as amended by revised certificate o
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-10-11
View full details - - Lordwell Cottage Berrycroft Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LX
Construction of a single storey rear extension. Partially Retrospective. (as amended by revised certificate of ownership received on 11 September 2017; Certificate B).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-07-19
View full details - - Lordwell Cottage Berrycroft Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-03-23
View full details - - Land adjoining Tilling The Lane Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LX
Variation of condition 4 of Planning Permission P10/V1744/EX for changes to the car parking. Erection of dwelling and access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2016-09-20
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A brief summary of Ashbury in Oxfordshire
Ashbury is a charming village and significant civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, having transitioned from Berkshire during the 1974 boundary changes. Situated approximately 7 miles east of Swindon in Wiltshire, the parish also encompasses the hamlets of Idstone and Kingstone Winslow. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Ashbury and its surrounding areas stood at 506, making it a quaint community with potential for various planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 588 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Ashbury covers an area of approximately 22.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashbury a particularly low-crime area.
Ashbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashbury, Idstone. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashbury includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Ashbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ashbury.org.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 Ashbury
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Ashbury. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ashbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Ashbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ashbury were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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