Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire.
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Planning applications in Gallowstree Common are administered by Cherwell District Council. View the full Cherwell District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is a charming hamlet located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Reading, Berkshire. Its rural setting and proximity to larger towns make it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential development and local services.
District: Kidmore End
Website: http://www.kepc.info/index.php
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Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gallowstree Common.
- 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 Gallowstree Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Gallowstree Common.
- - Orchard Cottage, The Hamlet, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9BU
Replacement of existing dwelling with three new dwellings, using existing access, including landscaping and hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - Land adjacent to Lovegroves Lovegroves Barn Wyfold Road Wyfold RG4 9HS
Proposed entrance & gate to a parcel of existing woodland - agricultural use only.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - Boundary Cottage The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Discharge of condition 4 (Landscaping Scheme) on application P25/S0147/HH (Single-storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with internal alterations and a new single-stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - Woodland Known as Withy Copse off Wyfold Road Gallowstree Common
Proposed new forestry track.
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Hazel Grove The Hamlet Gallowstree Common Oxfordshire RG4 9BU
Discharge of condition(s) 11 (CEMP), 12 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and 13 (External Lighting) on planning application P25/S0808/FUL Demolition of existing dwelling and build new self and custom build
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Land opposite Lovegroves Barn, Wyfold Road, Wyfold, Oxfordshire, RG4 9HS
A new access and gate to a parcel of forest.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Hazel Grove, The Hamlet, Gallowstree Common, Oxon, RG4 9BU
Demolition of existing dwelling and build new self and custom build dwelling providing 6-bedroom accommodation (additional bat surveys received 2nd May 2025).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Longleat The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Proposed ground floor rear extension, porch, floor plan redesign and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - Leewood, The Hamlet, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9BU
Discharge of conditions 8 (Surface water drainage works) and 9 (Foul drainage works) on planning application P23/S1499/S73 (Variation of conditions 2 & 4 on application reference number P22/S3631/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Boundary Cottage The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Single-storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with internal alterations and a new single-storey outbuilding/garage. Removal of one access point.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - Bishopswood Sports Centre Horsepond Road Gallowstree Common RG4 9BT
The replacement of three antennas and the removal of three antennas at 25.90m with the installation of associated ancillary equipment on an existing 24.00m high lattice tower. The upgrade makes use of
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - Hazel Grove The Hamlet Gallowstree Common Oxon RG4 9BU
Build new double garage with storage over and relocate site entry. (As amended by plans received 10 February 2025.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Leewood The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Discharge of condition 5 (Energy Statement Verification) on application P22/S3631/FUL(Demolition of the existing bungalow & garage, construction of a new 4 bedroom chalet bungalow).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - Leewood The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Discharge of conditions 8 (surface water drainage works) and 9 (foul drainage works) on application P23/S1499/S73 (Variation of conditions 2 & 4 on application reference number P22/S3631/FUL (Demoliti
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Stanley Cottage, The Hamlet, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9BU
Installation of an Air-Source Heat Pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Fairview Horsepond Road Gallowstree Common RG4 9BX
Separation of existing site to create a new three-bedroom dwelling together with amendments to existing stables building, currently used as residential storage, and adapted to form guest accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Leewood The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials of construction), 6 (Tree Protection), 7 (Landscaping Scheme), 8 (Surface water drainage works) 9 (Foul drainage works) under application reference numbers P22/S36
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-06-23
View full details - - Leewood The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Variation of conditions 2 & 4 on application reference number P22/S3631/FUL (Demolition of existing bungalow and garage; construction of new 4 bedroom chalet bungalow) to make amendments to approved d
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Leewood The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Demolition of the existing bungalow and garage, construction of a new 4 bedroomed chalet bungalow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2022-10-05
View full details - - Leewood The Hamlet Gallowstree Common RG4 9BU
Demolition of the existing bungalow and garage, construction of a new 4 bedroomed dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2021-12-21
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A brief summary of Gallowstree Common in Oxfordshire
Gallowstree Common is a charming hamlet located in South Oxfordshire, approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Reading, Berkshire. Its rural setting and proximity to larger towns make it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential development and local services. It sits within the Kidmore End district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gallowstree Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Gallowstree Common includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Gallowstree Common planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kepc.info/index.php. 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 Gallowstree Common
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Gallowstree Common. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Gallowstree Common.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Gallowstree Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gallowstree Common were discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (14), telecoms (4).
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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