Idstone, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Idstone, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Idstone 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 Idstone
Idstone is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Ashbury in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire, it became part of Oxfordshire following the 1974 boundary changes. Situated approximately 6 miles east of Swindon, Idstone offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the surrounding area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,998 (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 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Idstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Idstone.
- 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 Idstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Idstone.
- P25/V2694/LB - Rectory Farm, Idstone, Swindon, SN6 8LG
Replacement of nine casement windows with new timber frame double glazed casement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-18 - - Rectory Farm Idstone Swindon SN6 8LG
Replacement of nine casement windows with new timber frame double glazed casement windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Lower Idstone Farm Idstone Swindon SN6 8LL
Conversion of a range of redundant agricultural buildings into 4 residential units including part extension. Demolition of modern agricultural buildings.(Amended and additional information and plans r
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - Lower Idstone Farm Idstone Swindon SN6 8LL
Conversion of a range of redundant agricultural buildings into 4 residential units including part extension. Demolition of modern agricultural buildings.(Amended and additional information and plans r
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - Eastbrook Farm Icknield Way Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PW
Construction of a pond.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2020-10-21
View full details - - Double Cottage Idstone SWINDON SN6 8LL
Replace single glaze window with double glaze window. No alteration to window frame. Replacement window will be exactly same dimensions as current one
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-01-12
View full details - - Ridgeway House, Idstone, Swindon, SN6 8LL
A1 - Abele A2 - Amelanchier C1, C2 - Conifers H1 - Hazel P1 - Pine A1 - Abele - fell to reduce crowding. A2 - Amelanchier - fell to improve views and access to rear of garden (See note 3 below) C1 & C
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2016-12-22
View full details - - Ridgeway House Idstone Swindon SN6 8LL
single storey, rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2016-02-24
View full details - - Stables adjoining 4, Rectory Farm Cottages Icknield Way Idstone Swindon SN6 8LG
Conversion of stables into one dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2015-11-17
View full details - - Idstone Farm Idstone Swindon SN6 8LL
Discharge of Condition 2 of Planning Permission P12/V1173/LB.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2012-07-26
View full details - - Featherbed Cottage Idstone Swindon Oxfordshire SN6 8LL
Discharge of Condition 2 of Planning Permission P10/V0700.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2012-05-22
View full details - - Idstone Farm Idstone Swindon SN6 8LL
Part demolition of porch and erection of orangery to south west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2012-05-21
View full details - - Trip The Daisy Idstone Ashbury Swindon Oxfordshire SN6 8LL
Request for compliance with conditions for Application No's 11/00375/FUL and 11/00376/LBC conditions 3, 4 and 5
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-09-01
View full details - - TRIP-THE-DAISY Idstone Swindon SN6 8LL
Disharge of Planning Conditions 3, 4 and 5 of planning consents 11/00375/FUL And 11/00376/LBC
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-07-03
View full details - - Land Adjoining 4 Rectory Farm Cottages Idstone Ashbury Swindon Oxfordshire
Request for compliance with Conditions 2 and 4 of Planning Permission ASH/20517.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-05-26
View full details - - Trip The Daisy Idstone Ashbury Swindon Oxfordshire SN6 8LL
Proposed ground level swimming pool with associated plant housing and plant
Status: Permitted | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-04-15
View full details - - TRIP-THE-DAISY Idstone Swindon SN6 8LL
Proposed Ground Level Swimming Pool with associated Plant Housing and plant
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-03-31
View full details - - Idstone Farm Idstone Ashbury Swindon Oxfordshire SN6 8LL
Request for compliance with Condition 1 of Planning Permission ASH/2508/5.
Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-03-21
View full details - - Trip The Daisy Idstone Ashbury Swindon Oxfordshire SN6 8LL
Alter and extend existing outbuilding to form accommodation for elderly infirm relative
Status: Permitted | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-03-09
View full details - - Trip The Daisy Idstone Ashbury Swindon Oxfordshire SN6 8LL
Alter and extend existing outbuilding to form accommodation for elderly infirm relative
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2011-03-09
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A brief summary of Idstone in Oxfordshire
Idstone is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Ashbury in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire, it became part of Oxfordshire following the 1974 boundary changes. Situated approximately 6 miles east of Swindon, Idstone offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the surrounding area.
Property prices in Idstone show an average sale price of £289,998, 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 Idstone a particularly low-crime area.
Idstone has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashbury, Bishopstone, Idstone. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Idstone includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.
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Planning Activity in Idstone
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Idstone. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Idstone.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Idstone were tree works (8), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.