Search Long Wittenham planning applications

12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Long Wittenham · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

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

Farm Cottage 35 High Street Long Wittenham Abingdon OX14 4QJAwaiting decision1) Pollard mature Willow in the front garden 2 metres back from previous points, it has had limbs fail as you will see when you come out.Works to trees in CAReceived 20 Oct 2026P26/S4830/TCA
16 Saxons Heath, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, OX14 4PXAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing porch and replacement with single storey front extensionOther DevelopmentReceived 19 Oct 2026P26/S4798/HH
The Granary, High Street, Long Wittenham, Abingdon, OX14 4QHAwaiting decisionProposed regularisation of internal works to ground and first floor partitioning.Other DevelopmentReceived 16 Oct 2026P26/S4781/LB
May Tree Cottage 18 High Street Long Wittenham Abingdon OX14 4QQApprovedT1 - Acacia - Reduce limb over house by 2 m T2 - Ash - Fell T3 - Conifer - Fell T4 - Conifer by gate - Reduce height by 5m - lift crown to 3m T5 - Oak on rear boundary - FellWorks to trees in CAReceived 14 Oct 2026Decided 29 Oct 2026P26/S4742/TCA
Long Wittenham Primary School High Street Long Wittenham Abingdon OX14 4QJApprovedT1 Ash monolith - Low canopy - To raise canopy to 3m. T2 Maple - Broad spreading tree. Benches around the base, causing little to no impact to tree. Low canopy. To raise canopy to 3m.Works to trees in CAReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026P26/S4676/TCA

Planning in Long Wittenham

Approved: 100%; 10 of 10 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Long Wittenham in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Long Wittenham

Postcode districts

OX14 357 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: South Oxfordshire District Council

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About Long Wittenham

Long Wittenham is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles north of Didcot and 3.5 miles southeast of Abingdon in Oxfordshire. Originally part of Berkshire, the village was incorporated into Oxfordshire in 1974 following boundary changes, transitioning from the Wallingford Rural District to the South Oxfordshire district. This rich history may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 878 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Long Wittenham covers an area of approximately 811.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Long Wittenham show an average sale price of £406,195, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Long Wittenham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Long Wittenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Long 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.longwittenham.com/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Long Wittenham, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Long Wittenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Long Wittenham?

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Long Wittenham. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Long Wittenham?

The average planning decision time near Long Wittenham is 64 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 Long Wittenham?

The planning approval rate near Long Wittenham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Long Wittenham?

The most common type of planning application near Long Wittenham is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Long Wittenham?

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