Didcot, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Didcot, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
About Didcot
Didcot is a railway town and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, situated 15 miles south of Oxford and 10 miles east of Wantage. Renowned for its rich railway heritage, Didcot station has served as a key junction on the Great Western Main Line since its opening in 1844. This unique historical background may influence planning applications in the area, particularly in developments related to transportation and heritage preservation.
Population: 32,186 (2021) · Area: 8.5 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.didcot.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,821 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Didcot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Didcot.
- 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 Didcot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Didcot.
- - 72 Abbott Road Didcot OX11 8HY
Discharge of conditions 3(surface water drainage), 4(materials schedule), 8(cycle parking) and 9(ASHP spec) on P24/S0166/FUL Demolition of garages/conservatory. Extension and renovation of existing dw
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 40 Sinodun Road Didcot OX11 8HN
Single storey side and rear extensions to include the demolition of the existing conservatory. First floor rear extension and alterations to the front porch and roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 14 Fairacres Road Didcot OX11 8QG
Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 4 Abbott Road Didcot OX11 8HU
Proposed dormer extension to the rear roof slope and three rooflights to the front roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land between 68 Newlands Road & 1 Oatland Road, Didcot, OX11 8QB
Discharge of condition(s) 5 (Electrical Vehicle Charging Points details), 8 (Cycle Parking Facilities), 10 (Biodiversity Enhancement details) and 11 (Surface Water Drainage details) on planning applic
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 4 Abbott Road Didcot OX11 8HU
Demolition of existing double storey garage and erection of a double storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 4 Abbott Road Didcot OX11 8HU
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 83 Kynaston Road Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8HA
Proposed porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 185 Broadway Didcot OX11 8RZ
Proposed 2 bedroom dwelling in existing residential garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 68 Queensway Didcot Oxon OX11 8LU
Change of use to business for B&B accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 37 Glebe Road Didcot OX11 8PL
Minor internal alterations to downstairs layout to include introduction of a new side window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 116 & 118 Broadway Didcot OX11 8AB
Demolition of building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Grandma's Pantry 114 Broadway Didcot OX11 8AB
Discharge of condition 11(Construction Traffic Management Plan) on application P21/S2624/FUL (Conversion and extension of existing building to create a residential development of 6 apartments to provi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Former Site Of Natwest 124 Broadway Didcot OX11 8AD
Discharge of condition 5 (Construction Traffic Management) on planning application P20/S2763/FUL (Erection of a part single part two-storey roof infill extension with rear roof dormer to create additi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Didcot in Oxfordshire
Didcot is a railway town and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, situated 15 miles south of Oxford and 10 miles east of Wantage. Renowned for its rich railway heritage, Didcot station has served as a key junction on the Great Western Main Line since its opening in 1844. This unique historical background may influence planning applications in the area, particularly in developments related to transportation and heritage preservation. The Town has a population of approximately 32,186 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Didcot covers an area of approximately 8.5 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 Didcot show an average sale price of £444,821, 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 Didcot a particularly low-crime area.
Didcot has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Hagbourne, Didcot Northbourne, Didcot Old, West Hagbourne, Didcot Station Road. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Didcot planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.didcot.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 Didcot
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Didcot. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Didcot may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Didcot were full planning applications (19), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (5). 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 2 applications
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