Search Harwell planning applications

36 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Harwell · updated daily · Vale of White Horse District Council

Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 36 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Fairlawn, Church Lane, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0EZAwaiting decisionInstallation of internal ventilation pipe and flat tile vent through garage roof for extraction from kitchen. Installation of woodburning stove to ground floor and replacement of fire surround with associated works. Repair works to external parts of chimneys. Lead flashing to be fitted to gable end dormer and associated remedial works.Other DevelopmentReceived 23 Oct 2026P26/V4383/LB
20 Loder Road, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0HRAwaiting decisionPartial demolition of existing garage and erection of a new two bed dwellingMinor DevelopmentReceived 22 Oct 2026P26/V4923/FUL
Lavender Walk (Phase 2Tc) Valley Park DidcotAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 21(contamination investigation & mitigation) on application ref. P14/V2873/O Outline planning application for a residential development of up to 4,254 dwellings, mixed-use local centres, primary schools, sports pitches, community and leisure facilities, special needs school, open space and extensive green infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping, attenuation areas, diversions to public rights of way, pedestrian and vehicular access and associated worksDischarge ConditionsReceived 14 Oct 2026P26/V4709/DIS
48 Talbot Close, Harwell, OX11 0FBAwaiting decisionProposed ground floor rear extension.Other DevelopmentReceived 9 Oct 2026P26/V4304/HH
Sunny Side Cottage, Didcot Road, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 6DNAwaiting decisionResidential development of three new dwellingsMinor DevelopmentReceived 23 Sep 2026P26/V4179/O

Planning in Harwell

Approved: 89%; 34 of 36 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harwell in the last 24 months, from Vale of White Horse District Council's planning register.

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Around Harwell

Postcode districts

OX11 333 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Vale of White Horse District Council

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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. 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.

The area around Harwell has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harwell 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 http://www.harwellparish.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Harwell, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Harwell. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (6), listed building and heritage (6). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Harwell?

In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Harwell. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Harwell?

The average planning decision time near Harwell is 84 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Harwell?

The planning approval rate near Harwell is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Harwell?

The most common type of planning application near Harwell is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Harwell?

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