Littleworth (OX10), Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Littleworth (OX10), Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Littleworth (OX10) 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.

Population: 242 (2021)

District: Vale of White Horse

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £591,875 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: South Oxfordshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
• LSOA: South Oxfordshire 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Littleworth (OX10).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littleworth (OX10).

• 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 Littleworth (OX10) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

15 planning applications found near Littleworth (OX10).

1. P26/S1548/LB - Monarchs Court 8 High Street Benson OX10 6SA
   Change of Use from retail/financial to Residential
   Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
2. P26/S1547/FUL - Monarchs Court 8 High Street Benson Wallingford OX10 6ST
   Change of Use from retail/financial to Residential
   Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-07
3. P26/S1005/HH - 12 Mill Lane Benson Wallingford OX10 6SA
   Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing outbuilding following demolition of existing conservatory
   Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
4. - 15 St Helens Avenue Benson OX10 6RY
   Discharge of conditions 3 (demolition), 4 (surface water), 5 (landscaping), 6 (ecology) & & 7 (cycle storage) on planning permission P25/S1319/FUL To create a new infill self build dwelling to the fro
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
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5. - Laurel Cottage 16 Castle Square Benson OX10 6SD
   Replace two casement windows and an external door
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
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6. - 39 St Helens Way Benson OX10 6SP
   Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) on application P25/S1848/HH (Proposed ground floor side extension) - alterations to proposed roof form.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
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7. - Castle Farmhouse 9 Castle Square Benson OX10 6SD
   Replacement of flat roof to garage with new pitched roof with clay tiles. Alterations to garage doors and fenestration. Remodelling of existing shower room within main house.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-08-04
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8. - Lock keepers cottage (garden) 36 Preston Crowmarsh OX10 6SL
   Proposed new kiosk and associated development in the lock-keepers garden to house the control panel, fuses, etc. for the new large radial gates being installed on Weir A.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-17
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9. - Unit 2 Benson Waterfront Benson OX10 6SJ
   Discharge of condition 3(surface water drainage) on application P23/S4126/FUL (Existing commercial units to be replaced with new commercial units following fire damage to existing structure).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-01-07
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10. - Mulberry Cottage 44 High Street Benson OX10 6RP
    Discharge of condition 3 (surface water drainage works) on application ref. P23/S1512/HH (Demolition of garage, erection of double garage to provide 2 parking spaces, new driveway).
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-01-05
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11. - Meadfoot 39 Oxford Road Benson OX10 6LX
    Proposed detached carport with associated internal and external works.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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12. - Sun Cottage 41 Chapel Lane Benson OX10 6LU
    Internal alterations, replacement window, new conservation rooflights, window and doors and like for like replacement of roof.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-12-13
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13. - Mulberry Cottage 44 High Street Benson OX10 6RP
    Demolition of garage, erection of double garage to provide 2 parking spaces, new driveway. (As amended by drawing accompanying email from agent received 4 July 2023 altering roof lights)
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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14. - 43 Mill Lane Benson OX10 6SA
    Discharge of conditions 3(materials), 4(contaminated land) &11(surface water drainage) on application P22/S2056/FUL (Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings following the demolition of the exist
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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15. - 16 White Hart Close Benson OX10 6NX
    Replace existing timber windows and doors with PVC double glazed units of the same design.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Littleworth (OX10) in Oxfordshire

Littleworth (OX10) is a settlement located in Oxfordshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 242 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.

Property prices in Littleworth (OX10) show an average sale price of £591,875, 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 Littleworth (OX10) a particularly low-crime area.

Littleworth (OX10) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wallingford, Preston Crowmarsh, Benson. 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 Littleworth (OX10) 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 Littleworth (OX10)

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Littleworth (OX10). Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Littleworth (OX10) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Littleworth (OX10) were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 21% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

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