Childrey, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Childrey, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Childrey
Childrey is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles west of Wantage in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Previously part of the Wantage Rural District in Berkshire, the area became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. According to the 2021 Census, Childrey has a population of 527, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 527 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.childrey.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £376,905 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Childrey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Childrey.
- 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 Childrey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Childrey.
- P26/V0764/LB - Corner Cottage, High Street, Childrey, Wantage, OX12 9UE
Retrospective application for various changes to the listed cottage and partial garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-26 - - Corner Cottage High Street Childrey Wantage OX12 9UE
Retrospective application for various changes to the listed cottage and partial garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Corner Cottage High Street Childrey Wantage OX12 9UE
Retrospective application for various changes to the listed cottage and partial garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - P26/V0763/HH - Corner Cottage, High Street, Childrey, Wantage, OX12 9UE
Retrospective application for various changes to the listed cottage and partial garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-26 - - George House, High Street, Childrey, Wantage, OX12 9UA
G1 - 3 x Lime Trees. Repollard 2 x previously pollarded trees to a finished height of approx 8m. Pollard 1 x Younger tree to the same height. Trees are located near to main road and one is near a list
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - P25/V2692/HH - Orchard House, Childrey, Wantage, OX12 9UT
Front, side and rear extensions to the main house. New pitched roof to the swimming pool building, New vehicular access. Closure of existing access.(Omission of garage as shown on drawings submitted 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-18 - - Orchard House Childrey Wantage OX12 9UT
Front, side and rear extensions to the main house. New pitched roof to the swimming pool building, New vehicular access. Closure of existing access.(Omission of garage as shown on drawings submitted 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Glebe House High Street Childrey Wantage OX12 9UA
Erection of a new two-car garage adjacent to the existing dwelling. (As amended by updated information received 16th February 2026)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 10 Lawrence Close Childrey Wantage OX12 9YR
Proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-10-27
View full details - - Rampanes House High Street Childrey Wantage OX12 9UE
Upgrade & refurbishment of existing external materials. Alterations to existing porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Sunwillow Farm Leadent Drive Childrey Wantage OX12 9TG
Change of use from office to residential annex to be used as ancillary accommodation. Minor external and internal associated changes. (Bat survey received 19th September 2024)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Dolphin House High Street Childrey Wantage OX12 9UE
Non material amendment to application P19/V1544/HH to extend the width of the flat carport roof to the boundary of the property, making the width 5.5 metres enabling the accommodation of two vehicles
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Childrey in Oxfordshire
Childrey is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 2.5 miles west of Wantage in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Previously part of the Wantage Rural District in Berkshire, the area became part of Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. According to the 2021 Census, Childrey has a population of 527, making it a small yet vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 527 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Property prices in Childrey show an average sale price of £376,905, 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 Childrey a particularly low-crime area.
Childrey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Childrey. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Childrey includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Childrey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.childrey.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 Childrey
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Childrey. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Childrey.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Childrey were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 53% 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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Related Planning Guides
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.