Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Wittenham are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Wittenham
Little Wittenham is a charming village and civil parish located on the south bank of the River Thames, northeast of Didcot in South Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire, it was transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974, becoming part of the South Oxfordshire district, making it an area of interest for planning applications and rural development.
Population: 85 (2021)
District: South Oxfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £404,175 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Oxford West and Abingdon
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Wittenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Wittenham.
- 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 Little Wittenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Little Wittenham.
- - St Peter's Church, Road running through Little Wittenham, Little Wittenham, OX14 4RA
T3 Horse Chestnut. Numerous bark splits throughout, leading to exposed sapwood that may be susceptible to fungal colonisation. Tree has historically undergone branch reduction which has reduced the le
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Clump Bottom House, Road running through Little Wittenham, Little Wittenham, OX14 4RA
Remove Ash to ground level- Keeps shedding limbs heartwood decay. 3 Ash trees have fallen over in the last two years, this is the remaining one.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-10
View full details - - Days Weir Located on the River Thames near Little Wittenham South Oxfordshire OX14 4RB
Formal EIA Screening Opinion Request.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of Little Wittenham in Oxfordshire
Little Wittenham is a charming village and civil parish located on the south bank of the River Thames, northeast of Didcot in South Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire, it was transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974, becoming part of the South Oxfordshire district, making it an area of interest for planning applications and rural development. The settlement has a population of approximately 85 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Property prices in Little Wittenham show an average sale price of £404,175, 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 Little Wittenham a particularly low-crime area.
Little Wittenham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dorchester, Little Wittenham. 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 Little Wittenham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Wittenham SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Little Wittenham. 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, Little Wittenham 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.
Planning Activity in Little Wittenham
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Little Wittenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 10 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Wittenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 10 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Wittenham were tree works (2), outline applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bridge End planning applications
- Dorchester planning applications
- Meadside planning applications
- Long Wittenham planning applications
- Burcot planning applications
- Clifton Hampden planning applications
- Warborough planning applications
- Shillingford planning applications
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.