Search Dorchester planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Dorchester · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 24 Queen Street Dorchester-on-thames Wallingford OX10 7HTAwaiting decisionProposed oak framed orangery (Schedule 1 application under the 2026 Regulations)Householder ApplicationReceived 30 Oct 2026P26/S5088/HH
- Minchin Recreation Ground Drayton Road Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7PJApprovedNon-material amendment to Planning Permission P26/S0657/FUL-Minor amendments to the fenestration and external openings associated with the changing room accommodation, together with internal layout adjustments following consultation and feedback from Sport England. Proposed rear and front extensions to existing sports pavilion.Non Material AmendmentReceived 22 Oct 2026Decided 3 Nov 2026P26/S4918/NM
- Old Malt House, 21 Watling Lane, Dorchester-on-thames, Wallingford, OX10 7JGAwaiting decisionErection of greenhouse and garden shedOther DevelopmentReceived 20 Oct 2026P26/S4242/HH
- 14 Rotten Row Dorchester-on-Thames Wallingford OX10 7LJApprovedT1 Walnut Crown reduce back to old cuts around 1-2mWorks to trees in CAReceived 15 Oct 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026P26/S4618/TCA
- Land adjacent to 51 Abingdon Road, Dorchester-on-Thames, OX10 7LAApprovedNon material amendment to approved application P23/S0146/S73. 1. Unit 1-3 – amend rear single storey flat roof to a pitch roof with composite slate tiles to match the main roof. (Cedral Thrutone textured blue-black composite slate tiles) 2. Unit 1-3 – simplify and reduce glazing to rear single storey element, including reducing glazing to the side elevations of the single storey elements. 3. Unit 1+2 – Front elevation – amend front door and sidelight positions to match the approved ground floor plans on C226.03G. (Drafting correction) 4. Unit 3 – Side elevation (south-east) – add bathroom window with obscure glazing to elevation to match the approved first floor plans on C226.03G. (Drafting correction) 5. Unit 3 – internal amendments to allow for the utility/plant room to be accessed from the kitchen. External door to side elevation (north-west) from utility room 6. Unit 1-3 Amend internal bathroom layouts and sizes to comply with M4(2) as required by the Deed of Variation. 7. Brickwork – stretcher bond (omit Flemish bond). Mixture of Wienerberger Whitby Red Multi Rustica, Athena Blend, Renaissance Multi to matchadjacent 8. Windows and External doors- uPVC as per SOHA specifications. Chartwell green external to match the cottages adjacent to it.Minor DevelopmentReceived 23 Sep 2026Decided 4 Nov 2026P26/S4286/NM
Planning in Dorchester
- Approved
- 84%
- 16 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dorchester in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.
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OX10 319 applications in the last 12 months
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About Dorchester
Dorchester on Thames is an historic village and civil parish in South Oxfordshire, located approximately 9 miles southeast of Oxford, at the junction of the River Thames and River Thame. This picturesque setting not only highlights its rich heritage but also presents unique opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to both natural waterways and the vibrant city of Oxford. The settlement has a population of approximately 996 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Dorchester show an average sale price of £418,777, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The area around Dorchester has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dorchester planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.
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In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Dorchester. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).