Dorchester, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dorchester, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dorchester are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 996 (2021)
District: South Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £352,519 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dorchester.
- 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 Dorchester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Dorchester.
- P26/S2263/FUL - 80 High Street
Dorchester-on-Thames
OX10 7HP
Proposed erection of a detached 1.5 storey dwellinghouse with on-site parking and amenity space provision and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11 - - Land adjacent to 51 Abingdon Road Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7LA
Non material amendment to application ref. P21/S1938/FUL - change description of works to 'Change of use from farmland to residential to create 2 two-bedroom dwellings, and 1 four-bedroom house with a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The Priory, 12 High Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, OX10 7HH
T1 - Tree next to house - Prune away from building by 1.5m. Lift to 2.5m. Reduce very extended limbs. T2 - Dead Cherry - Fell. T3 - Yew - Reduce away from building to achieve 1m clearance. T4 - Sycamo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 15 Queen Street, Dorchester-on-Thames, OX10 7HR
Sorbus Tip prune 0.5 metre crown reduction Birch reduce by 1 metre. Prunus 1.5 metre reduction to old pruning points and thin by 20%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 6B Bridge End Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7JP
Rear roof extension to form loft conversion and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Bullyn 57 High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HN
Installation of an internal wood burner stove with external chimney flue to rear extension. Flue to exceed existing extension roofline by 1 metre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Bridge End House High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7JT
Internal removal of a stud wall. Removal of an ensuite bathroom to enlarge a bedroom. Installation of a new bath. Opening a new doorway between two bedrooms.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - 2 Queen Street Dorchester-on-Thames Oxfordshire OX10 7HR
Replacement garden room & internal remodelling works to main house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 2 Queen Street Dorchester-on-Thames Oxfordshire OX10 7HR
Replacement garden room & internal remodelling works to main house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 33 High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HN
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) on P24/S2817/HH (Proposed replacement of existing lean-to rear extension with pitched roof single storey addition and internal alterations) - to reduce the ap
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 49 Abingdon Road Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7LA
Upward extension of the front porch and additional extensions to the side and rear of the property. (Amended Plans received 19 March 2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 88 High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HP
Discharge of condition 7 (Landscaping Scheme (trees and shrubs only) on application P24/S1954/FUL (Demolish existing detached dwelling and garage and replace it with 4 bedroom detached self build dwel
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Bishop Court Farm 93 High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HP
Discharge of condition 3 (Submission of details of timber frame works and insulation specification) on application P22/S0734/FUL and P22/S0735/LB(Conversion of redundant granary to farm office with in
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Dorchester Museum 10 High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HH
Replacement of a modern door and frame to the Tea Room and Museum, with a new bespoke door to match the other adjoining doors. (As revised by amended details submitted on 26 September 2024 to include
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 11 Manor Farm Road Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HZ
Discharge of condition 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) and 5 (Archaeology (Submission and Implementation of WSI)) on application P22/S1385/HH (Proposed rear extension, part single storey, part dou
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 1 Beechcroft Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7LS
Alterations to existing door and window in rear elevation to create a single new opening for sliding doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Bishop Court Farm 93 High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HP
Discharge of condition 10 (Wildlife Protection (mitigation as approved) - Badgers) on application ref. P20/S4467/FUL (Conversion of farm buildings to residential use and creation of new vehicular acce
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Dorchester in Oxfordshire
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 £352,519, 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 Dorchester a particularly low-crime area.
Dorchester has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dorchester, Little Wittenham, Overy. 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 Dorchester includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Wittenham SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Little Wittenham. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Dorchester
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Dorchester. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dorchester maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dorchester were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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