Search Goring Heath planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Goring Heath · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Woodland immediately east of Deadman's Lane B4526, Goring HeathAwaiting decisionRetrospective consent sought for installed upgraded forest access track (172.5m2), and installed saw mill pad, band sawmill and log feeder (together 59.5m2) for/ancillary to (related to and supporting) lawful forestry operations to enhance and restore woodland within the land holdingMinor DevelopmentReceived 1 Sep 2026P26/S3812/FUL
- Copyhold Farm, Copyhold Farm Partners, Lady Grove, Goring Heath, RG8 7RTWithdrawnReplace failed clay tiles on The Old Stables with new clay tiles of a similar design and appearance. (Applicant's letter received 15 February and 24 March 2026).Listed Building ConsentReceived 16 Jan 2026Decided 15 May 2026P26/S0131/LB
Planning in Goring Heath
No decisions near Goring Heath in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Goring Heath in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.
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RG8 360 applications in the last 12 months
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About Goring Heath
Goring Heath is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the scenic Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire, approximately 3 miles southeast of Goring-on-Thames and 4 miles northwest of Reading. The parish encompasses the villages of Whitchurch Hill and Crays Pond, along with several smaller hamlets. Notable historical sites include almshouses established in 1724 by lawyer Henry Alnutt, which form a courtyard around a chapel, and a school built in the 1880s designed to complement the almshouses' architecture. The addition of a post office in 1900 further highlights the area's development. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,258 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Goring Heath covers an area of approximately 11.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Goring Heath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Goring Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Goring Heath has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Goring Heath 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.goringheath.com/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Goring Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Goring Heath.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (1).