Harwell, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harwell, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harwell 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 Harwell
Harwell is a village and civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse, approximately 2 miles west of Didcot and 13 miles south of Oxford. Covering an area of about 2,521 acres, the parish features diverse land use, including the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in its southwestern region. As of the 2011 census, Harwell had a population of 2,349, making it a small yet significant community within Oxfordshire.
Population: 5,555 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.harwellparish.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,540 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harwell.
- 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 Harwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Harwell.
- P26/V1403/HH - Tigin Ban
High Street
Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0EU
Install new electrical vehicle charging point to wall on North East corner of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Didcot Valley Park Trunk Main
EIA Screening Opinion request - Didcot Valley Park Trunk Main Project.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Didcot Valley Park Trunk Main
EIA Screening Opinion request - Didcot Valley Park Trunk Main Project
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Princess Manor Farm Kestrel Way Didcot OX11 6DU
The removal of the existing 12-metre-high CU Phosco Phase 3 Monopole and the installation of a new 19-metre-high CU Phosco Phase 6 Monopole with a new headframe. The removal of the existing 6 x antenn
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - P26/V0380/LB - Tigin Ban, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0EU
Replace existing bifold doors and side window both in kitchen at rear of property. Install new electrical vehicle charging point to wall on North East corner of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-13 - - Tigin Ban High Street Harwell Didcot OX11 0EU
Replace existing bifold doors and side window both in kitchen at rear of property. Install new electrical vehicle charging point to wall on North East corner of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 3 Hengest Gate, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0HH
5 Day Notice Failed Weeping Willow tree which has fallen.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Tigin Ban, High Street, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0EU
Topping of Conifer hedge by up to 2m leaving a height of 4m. 3 Apple trees - Pruning of new growth from Apple trees back to previous cut points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - P26/V0090/HH - 18 Chequers End, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0FZ
Single storey rear extension with orangery style roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-16 - - 18 Chequers End Harwell Didcot OX11 0FZ
Single storey rear extension with orangery style roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - P25/V2756/LB - 5 Kings Lane, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0EJ
Fit a new wooden front door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-05 - - Opp 1 Brookside 34 Kings Lane Harwell Didcot OX11 0EJ
Installation of 1 x 9M wooden pole in 2 locations with Harwell
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - OS 17 The Cleave Harwell Didcot Oxfordshire
Installation of 1x 9m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 5 Kings Lane Harwell Didcot OX11 0EJ
Fit a new wooden front door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - P25/V2625/HH - 2 Streamway Close, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0FY
Proposed single storey rear extension/sunroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10 - P25/V2470/LB - The Cottage, Townsend, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0DX
Replacement of all existing windows and external french doors with new hardwood framed and double-glazed panels (additional information received 26 January 2026).
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-03 - - 2 Streamway Close Harwell Didcot OX11 0FY
Proposed single storey rear extension/sunroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - The Cottage Townsend Harwell Didcot OX11 0DX
Replacement of all existing windows and external french doors with new hardwood framed and double-glazed panels (additional information received 26 January 2026).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Mulberry House Townsend Harwell Didcot OX11 0DX
Variation of condition 2(approved plans) on application ref. P23/V1178/HH - fenestration changes, increase of left hand side front projecting gable ridge (to match adjacent right hand side ridge) and
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Bayliss House The Cleave Harwell Didcot OX11 0EL
Discharge of condition(s) 4 (Tree Protection (General)) on application P25/V0668/HH. (Ground floor rear extension with internal layout alterations to the kitchen and dining room )
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Harwell in Oxfordshire
Harwell is a village and civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse, approximately 2 miles west of Didcot and 13 miles south of Oxford. Covering an area of about 2,521 acres, the parish features diverse land use, including the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in its southwestern region. As of the 2011 census, Harwell had a population of 2,349, making it a small yet significant community within Oxfordshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,555 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Property prices in Harwell show an average sale price of £358,540, 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 Harwell a particularly low-crime area.
Harwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Harwell. 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 Harwell includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Harwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.harwellparish.co.uk/. 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 Harwell
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Harwell. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Harwell.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Harwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harwell were full planning applications (12), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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