Search Letcombe Bassett planning applications

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

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 10 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Letcombe Bassett Church Letcombe Bassett Wantage OX12 9LPAwaiting decisionT1 - Horse Chestnut Tree - on boundary in Church Yard. Reduce tree to the old points/3.5m off already. Pollard by 50% to make safe (more if needed) approx 10m off.Works to trees in CAReceived 30 Oct 2026P26/V5099/TCA
Thatched Cottage Bassett Road Letcombe Bassett Wantage OX12 9LLApprovedT1 Ash - reduce overall tree height by approx. 40% equating to a height reduction of approx. 8m and a lateral reduction to help balance and remove branch weight equating to 5m (each side). Remove all deadwood and diseased wood back to appropriate sound wood/ pruning point. Where possible leaving a balanced and natural flowing crown shape. T2 Ash - reduce overall height by 50% equating to a height reduction of approx. 5m, reduce lateral growth to balance, equating to a lateral reduction of 2-4m (each side), where possible leaving a balanced and natural flowing crown shape. Remove all deadwood and diseased wood back to appropriate sound wood/ pruning point. (Amended specification agreed by Mr Haupt on the 28 October 2026 via email)Works to trees in CAReceived 28 Oct 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026P26/V4657/TCA
1 Holborn Hill, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LUApprovedErect 3x3m extension to rear of property. Install two sets of bifold doors to the rear of the property. Replace front porch with a smaller one central to front door. Replace existing windows and doors. Replace window of first floor bedroom to rear of property with doors and install balcony to rear of the property.Other DevelopmentReceived 18 Aug 2026Decided 12 Oct 2026P26/V3611/HH
The Yew Tree Letcombe Bassett Wantage OX12 9LRApprovedT1 and T2 - Ash - Both trees showing signs of ash die back, one more than the other. Close proximity to wires, road and veteran Yew behind. Reduce by approx 4-5 to retain trees at a safe heightWorks to trees in CAReceived 3 Aug 2026Decided 14 Aug 2026P26/V3327/TCA
Blandys Farm Bassett Road Letcombe Regis Wantage OX12 9LJAwaiting decisionDemolition of all existing buildings (including car showrooms, sales reception and car preparation barn). Erection of single dwelling with ancillary accommodation and garaging, all exactly as previously approved: P22/V2365/FULFull ApplicationReceived 30 Mar 2026P26/V0787/FUL

Planning in Letcombe Bassett

Approved: 89%; 17 of 17 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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OX12 249 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Vale of White Horse District Council

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About Letcombe Bassett

Letcombe Bassett is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles southwest of Wantage in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire until boundary changes in 1974, it boasts a small population of 148 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village is notable for its spring line settlement and is home to the source of Letcombe Brook, nestled at the base of the Berkshire Downs escarpment, with the nearby Hackpen, Warren & Gramp's Hill Downs designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The settlement has a population of approximately 163 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.

Property prices in Letcombe Bassett show an average sale price of £375,790, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Letcombe Bassett has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Letcombe Bassett 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://mycouncil.oxfordshire.gov.uk/mgParishCouncilDetails.aspx?ID=335.

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In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Letcombe Bassett. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Letcombe Bassett?

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Letcombe Bassett. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Letcombe Bassett?

The average planning decision time near Letcombe Bassett is 49 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 Letcombe Bassett?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Letcombe Bassett?

The most common type of planning application near Letcombe Bassett is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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