Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 878 (2021) · Area: 811.5 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.longwittenham.com/
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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 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Wittenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long 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 Long Wittenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Long Wittenham.
- - Little House High Street Long Wittenham OX14 4QH
Erection of a detached timber potting shed and greenhouse for private, non-commercial horticultural use incidental to the enjoyment of the primary dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Brook House, High Street, Long Wittenham, OX14 4QQ
Demolition of existing outbuildings. Erection of new two storey side and rear extension with single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Riverbank, High Street, Long Wittenham, OX14 4QH
Sycamore on the boundary - showing signs of stress and dieback. Has significant Deadwood and is covered in ivy. The tree has little amenity or aesthetic value. There is also a smaller sycamore to the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Dawbers House, High Street, Long Wittenham, OX14 4QQ
G1 - 3x Willow next to river - Reduce by approximately 2.5m, back to previous reduction points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Frenchs High Street Long Wittenham OX14 4QQ
Detached annexe in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Frenchs High Street Long Wittenham OX14 4QQ
Swap living room and kitchen over in listed house. As clarified by details of extract fan outlet received 28 March 2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - The Red Barn High Street Long Wittenham OX14 4QH
Proposed single-storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 1 Swiss Cottages High Street Long Wittenham OX14 4QQ
Construction of a garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-02
View full details - - Craig End High Street Long Wittenham OX14 4QD
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Long Wittenham in Oxfordshire
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 £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 Long Wittenham a particularly low-crime area.
Long Wittenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Long Wittenham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Long Wittenham includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Long Wittenham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.longwittenham.com/. 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 Long Wittenham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Long Wittenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Long Wittenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Long Wittenham were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 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.