Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire.

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Planning applications in Lower Shiplake are administered by South Oxfordshire District Council. View the full South Oxfordshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lower Shiplake

Lower Shiplake is part of a civil parish that includes Shiplake and Shiplake Cross, located just 2 miles south of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. Nestled beside the River Thames, which marks the eastern and southern boundaries of the parish, it features a population of 1,954 and approximately 679 homes, with the A4155 road providing a vital link to Henley and Reading. The area’s blend of residential and agricultural land offers unique opportunities for planning applications and development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £695,208 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: South Oxfordshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
• LSOA: South Oxfordshire 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Shiplake.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Shiplake.

• 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 Lower Shiplake based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

108 planning applications found near Lower Shiplake.

1. P26/S1461/FUL - The Cottage Crowsley Road Lower Shiplake RG9 3JU
   Proposed self build detached 3 bed dwelling with new associated vehicular access, bike and bin store within the grounds of The Cottage, Lower Shiplake.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16
2. P26/S1772/HH - Isis Station Road Shiplake Henley-on-thames RG9 3JR
   Demolition of existing single storey garage to be replaced by 2 storey side extension on the same footprint; Roof extension; Single storey rear extension with flat roof and rooflights; Infill extensi
   Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-10
3. - Southcote Toast Lane Mill Road Lower Shiplake RG9 3LF
   Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed construction of a self-contained annexe
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
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4. - 4 Kemble Mews Reading Road Lower Shiplake RG9 3JN
   Non-material amendment to planning permission P24/S0552/HH-reduce the window sizes on both the front and rear elevations and add a personnel door to the study to allow access from the garden. Garage c
   Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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5. - Chesworth 6 Manor Wood Gate Lower Shiplake RG9 3BY
   Construction of single storey rear extension and associated internal layout and patio alterations. (Additional drainage information received on 12th February 2026)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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6. - Basswood Northfield Avenue Lower Shiplake RG9 3PD
   Erection of single storey rear extension.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
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7. - Walton House Northfield Avenue Lower Shiplake RG9 3PD
   Erection of a single-storey detached garage, a single-storey side extension at first-floor level and alteration of the existing front pitched roof. Erection of a front porch and a single-storey front
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-08
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8. - The Laurels Mill Road Lower Shiplake RG9 3LW
   Single storey front and side extensions to include the conversion of the car port into an enclosed garage.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-12-02
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9. - Duxford House Mill Road Lower Shiplake RG9 3LT
   Extensions and alterations to residential property.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-07
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10. - The Burrows Crowsley Road Lower Shiplake RG9 3JU
    Enlarged window and door openings in ground floor rear elevation, enlarged bedroom window on 1st floor of rear elevation, and installation of roof-mounted solar panels on rear elevation of roof.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-08-01
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11. - Crossways, Woodlands Road, near Lower Shiplake, RG9 4AA
    Erection of vehicle access gates.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-04-07
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12. - Crossways, Woodlands Road, near Lower Shiplake, RG9 4AA
    Erection of 2 x freestanding advertising boards (retrospective)
    Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-03-19
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13. - 2 Quarry Lane Lower Shiplake RG9 3JW
    Discharge of condition 13 (surface water drainage works) on application P23/S0666/FUL (Demolition of the existing garage and outbuilding to be replaced with a detached dwelling and associated works).
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-07
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14. - Allways The Crescent Lower Shiplake RG9 3LL
    Two storey side extension and new porch.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-12-02
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15. - 2 Quarry Lane Lower Shiplake RG9 3JW
    Discharge of condition 13 (surface water drainage works) on application P23/S0666/FUL (Demolition of the existing garage and outbuilding to be replaced with a detached dwelling and associated works).
    Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-11-11
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16. - 2 Quarry Lane Lower Shiplake RG9 3JW
    Discharge of condition 9(Tree Protection) on application P23/S0666/FUL (Demolition of the existing garage and outbuilding to be replaced with a detached dwelling and associated works).
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-10-14
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17. - Thames Farm, Reading Road, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3PH
    Engineering operations associated with ground stabilisation works. (Amended and updated documents received 09/01/25, 17/02/25, 18/02/25, 14/03/25 and 09/05/25).
    Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-08-19
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18. - Thames Farm, Reading Road, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3PH
    Discharge of conditions 4(vehicular access, footways, cycle ways, driveways and turning areas), 5(construction management plan ), 8(landscape management plan), 9(method statement) and 11(drainage stra
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-08-19
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19. - 2 Quarry Lane, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3JW
    Discharge of conditions 8(Landscaping Scheme), 9(Tree Protection Plan) and 13(Surface Water Drainage Scheme) on application P23/S0666/FUL (Amended arboricultural infomation and plans received 8 August
    Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-04-10
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20. - Crossways Woodlands Road near Lower Shiplake RG9 4AA
    Construction of a self-build detached dwelling and associated garage and access on land to the rear of Crossways, Woodlands Road (contaminated land questionnaire submitted 29 February 2024 and additio
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Lower Shiplake in Oxfordshire

Lower Shiplake is part of a civil parish that includes Shiplake and Shiplake Cross, located just 2 miles south of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. Nestled beside the River Thames, which marks the eastern and southern boundaries of the parish, it features a population of 1,954 and approximately 679 homes, with the A4155 road providing a vital link to Henley and Reading. The area’s blend of residential and agricultural land offers unique opportunities for planning applications and development.

Property prices in Lower Shiplake show an average sale price of £695,208, 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 Lower Shiplake a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Shiplake has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Lower Shiplake includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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 Lower Shiplake

In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Lower Shiplake. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lower Shiplake maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lower Shiplake were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (14), outline applications (4).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Application Outcomes

• Approved: 31 applications
• Refused: 5 applications
• Awaiting decision: 8 applications

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