Faringdon, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
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: £458,301 (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 2026-02.
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
20 planning applications found near Faringdon.
- 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 - 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 - - 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: Permitted | Type: Full | 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: Permitted | Type: Heritage | 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: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - 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 - 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 - - 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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 - - 5 Liddiards Row Southampton Street Faringdon SN7 7AU
Proposed garden (home) office to replace existing shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Poulton House 15 Marlborough Street Faringdon SN7 7JE
To internally block up the side access door and create a timber stud wall along all edges of the internal room to provide housing for insulation. To then be plastered finish, in keeping with the curre
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - The Corn Exchange Cornmarket Faringdon SN7 7JA
Proposed replacement of glazed entrance doors to the Gloucester Street entrance with painted timber doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 11 Chestnut Avenue Faringdon SN7 8BB
Removal of felt flat roof to garage erection of new tiled pitched roof (as clarified by email from agent dated 10 July 2024 in relation to cladding colour).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 10/10a London Street Faringdon SN7 7AA
Removal of stone roofing tiles and replacement with new slate tiles to front roof slope only. (As amended by plans and updated Design and Access Statement received 15 April 2024).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 24 Market Place Faringdon SN7 7HU
Rear extension & alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - Flat 8, 10-12 Langford House Gloucester Street Faringdon SN7 7HY
Retrospective consent for replacement of four modern softwood timber casement windows with new double glazed softwood timber casement windows to the rear of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-17
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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 £458,301, 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.
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Planning Activity in Faringdon
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Faringdon. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Faringdon.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Faringdon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Faringdon were full planning applications (12), listed building and heritage (8), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.