Faringdon, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Faringdon 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 Faringdon
Faringdon is a historic market town located in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, approximately 18 miles south-west of Oxford. Known for its picturesque views extending to the River Thames and the Ridgeway, the town's civil parish, officially termed Great Faringdon, distinguishes it from nearby Little Faringdon. With a population that grew from 7,121 in 2011 to an estimated 7,992 in 2019, Faringdon also holds the distinction of being the first Fairtrade Town in south-east England as of February 2004, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and community initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £362,112 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Faringdon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Faringdon.
- 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 Faringdon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
644 planning applications found near Faringdon.
- - White Hart House White Hart Walk Faringdon SN7 7JR
T1 & T2 Lime - 5-6m Crown reduction & sympathetic reshape to suitable growth points at the natural crown break which is level with the gutters on the adjacent house, crown lift to 3m from ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-05-03
View full details - - Public Telephone 10m From Crowdy & Rose Solicitors, 2 Market Place 11m From A4095 Market Place Faringdon SN7 7HL
Refurbishment of the phone box to include repainting, cleaning and restoration works. The phone box will then be used as a floral display.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Leylands, Lechlade Road, Faringdon, SN7 8AQ
G1 Silver Birch x8 - reduce heights by approx. 5m. Our client would like more light in front garden as well as neighbouring gardening adjacent to their property, which are overshadowed by the trees. D
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-29
View full details - P26/V0623/LB - 18A Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP
Change of use of first floor from Class C3 (residential) to Class E (dental practice) and limited internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-25 - P26/V0622/FUL - 18A Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP
Change of use of first floor from Class C3 (residential) to Class E (dental practice) and limited internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-25 - - 18A Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP
Change of use of first floor from Class C3 (residential) to Class E (dental practice) and limited internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 18A Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP
Change of use of first floor from Class C3 (residential) to Class E (dental practice) and limited internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 16 to 18 London Street, Faringdon, SN7 7AA
Part demolition of Nos 16 to 18 London Street, Faringdon, replacement rear extension, conversion of attic space and addition of dormers to create three one bedroom apartments.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - P26/V0410/FUL - Former Site Of Lloyds Bank Plc, 8 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HN
Change of use from commercial to residential, creation of two separate flats with minor internal modifications and repair work throughout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-20 - P25/V2826/LB - Former Site Of Lloyds Bank Plc, 8 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HN
Change of use from commercial to residential, creation of two separate flats with minor internal modifications and repair work throughout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-20 - - Former Site Of Lloyds Bank Plc, 8 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HN
Change of use from commercial to residential, creation of two separate flats with minor internal modifications and repair work throughout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Faringdon Infant School, Lechlade Road, Faringdon, SN7 8AH
Discharge of Conditions 6 (Archaeological evaluation), 7 (Materials - bricks), 10 (MUGA design) and 11 (Re-submitted - Landscaping) on planning application P24/V2110/FUL (Demolition of existing buildi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Former Site Of Lloyds Bank Plc, 8 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HN
Change of use from commercial to residential, creation of two separate flats with minor internal modifications and repair work throughout.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - P25/V2331/LB - 2 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HY
Rendering the 1960s rear extension. Replacement of the rear white Upvc and steel windows with grey UPVC. New escape fire door to Regents Way. Removal of front signage. Installation of some historic s
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-19 - - 2 Gloucester Street Faringdon SN7 7HY
Rendering the 1960s rear extension. Replacement of the rear white Upvc and steel windows with grey UPVC. New escape fire door to Regents Way. Removal of front signage. Installation of some historic sk
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 2 Gloucester Street Faringdon SN7 7HY
Rendering the 1960s rear extension. Replacement of the rear white Upvc and steel windows with grey UPVC. New escape fire door to Regents Way. Removal of front signage. Installation of some historic sk
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 10 Market Place / 1 London Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HL
The proposed works comprise internal alterations to convert existing offices into residential accommodation on the first and second floor of a three storey end of terrace property to provide two self-
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 10 Market Place / 1 London Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HL
The proposed works comprise internal alterations to convert existing offices into residential accommodation on the first and second floor of a three storey end of terrace property to provide two self-
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Faringdon Infant School Lechlade Road Faringdon SN7 8AH
Discharge of Conditions(s) 5 ( Archaeological WSI) 6 (Archaeological - Watching brief and findings report), 8 (Waste / recycling stores) 9 (Cycle stores) 11 (Detailed landscaping scheme) and 12 (Prote
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - 18A Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP
Individual lettering in 30mm thick in acrylic. Colour - medium dark shade of cyan.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-07-08
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A brief summary of Faringdon in Oxfordshire
Faringdon is a historic market town located in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, approximately 18 miles south-west of Oxford. Known for its picturesque views extending to the River Thames and the Ridgeway, the town's civil parish, officially termed Great Faringdon, distinguishes it from nearby Little Faringdon. With a population that grew from 7,121 in 2011 to an estimated 7,992 in 2019, Faringdon also holds the distinction of being the first Fairtrade Town in south-east England as of February 2004, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and community initiatives.
Property prices in Faringdon show an average sale price of £362,112, 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 Faringdon a particularly low-crime area.
Faringdon has one conservation area within its boundaries: Faringdon. 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 Faringdon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wicklesham and Coxwell Pits SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Faringdon 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 Faringdon
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Faringdon. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Faringdon.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Faringdon were full planning applications (30), listed building and heritage (11), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 20 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 46 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
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