Marcham, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marcham, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Marcham 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.
About Marcham
Marcham is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles west of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with a population of 1,905 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cothill and Gozzard's Ford, while the nearby areas of Frilford and Garford were once part of Marcham but are now distinct civil parishes. Historically, Marcham and its surrounding regions were part of Berkshire until they were incorporated into Oxfordshire in 1974, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development projects.
Population: 2,256 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.marchamparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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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: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marcham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marcham.
- 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 Marcham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Marcham.
- P25/V2404/HH - Mill Cottage, 33 Mill Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6NZ
Erection of two number out buildings in garden - Outbuilding One to be used as a single storey annexe for the incidental use of the property owner and Outbuilding 2 to be used for storage, garage and
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-30 - P26/V0777/HH - Marcham Priory, 34 Packhorse Lane, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6NT
Alteration and conversion of existing outbuilding including raised roof and associated external alterations to provide ancillary gym, games room, shower room and storage accommodation incidental to th
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-27 - - Marcham Priory 34 Packhorse Lane Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NT
Alteration and conversion of existing outbuilding including raised roof and associated external alterations to provide ancillary gym, games room, shower room and storage accommodation incidental to th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Denman College, New Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6NW
Discharge of condition 3(Schedule of Works) on application ref. P23/V1881/LB Works to Denman College including the demolition of the ground floor refectory on the western elevation, and replacement wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - P26/V0663/HH - 17 Pointer Place, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6FQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-17 - - 17 Pointer Place Marcham Abingdon OX13 6FQ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - P26/V0369/FUL - Baptist Church, Packhorse Lane, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6NT
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a six bedroom dwelling (C3b) for Childrens Care Services, revised access, parking and ancillary works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-11 - - 21 Mill Road Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NZ
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (External Materials) on Planning appeal decision APP/V3120/W/22/3310186 (pertaining to application ref P22/V1269/FU) - to substitute updated revisions o
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - P26/V0572/S73 - 21 Mill Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6NZ
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (External Materials) on Planning appeal decision APP/V3120/W/22/3310186 (pertaining to application ref P22/V1269/FU) - to substitute updated revisions o
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-05 - - 21 Mill Road Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NZ
Discharge of conditions 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan), 5 (Hard & Soft Landscaping), 6 (Foul & Surface Water Drainage), 7 (Vehicle Access Details), 9 (ASHP Details) and 10
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Baptist Church Packhorse Lane Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NT
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a six bedroom dwelling (C3b) for Childrens Care Services, revised access, parking and ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - P25/V2732/LB - 3 Mill Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6NZ
Erection of a single storey part oak framed flat roof extension with roof lights. (As amended by revised drawings and revised Heritage Statement received 27 January 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-15 - - 3 Mill Road Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NZ
Erection of a single storey part oak framed flat roof extension with rooflights. (As amended by revised drawings and revised Heritage Statement received 27 January 2026)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - P25/V2731/HH - 3 Mill Road, Marcham, Abingdon, OX13 6NZ
Erection of a single storey part oak framed flat roof extension with rooflights. (As amended by revised drawings and revised Heritage Statement received 27 January 2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-15 - - 10 The Gap Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NJ
Discharge of conditions 5 (Landscaping (incl hardsurfacing), 6 (Integrated Biodiversity Enhancements (prior to slab level) and 7 (Materials (Samples)) on application P24/V0351/FUL. (Single storey fron
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Village Hall Barrow Close Marcham Abingdon OX13 6TY
The proposed temporary use of two car park spaces for a horsebox pizza stall on Saturdays (17:00 - 21:00)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - The Crown 1 Packhorse Lane Marcham OX13 6NT
Pop up food operators of various styles form gazebos, horse boxes and purpose built vans.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 21 North Street Marcham Abingdon OX13 6NG
Installation of a new ventilation hood above the cooking range in the kitchen, to vent through the rear wall of the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 97 Howard Cornish Road Marcham Abingdon OX13 6PU
Installation of air source heat pump. (As clarified by Noise Assessment received 20 February 2024).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 87 Howard Cornish Road Marcham Abingdon OX13 6PU
Single storey front, side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Marcham in Oxfordshire
Marcham is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 2 miles west of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, with a population of 1,905 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Cothill and Gozzard's Ford, while the nearby areas of Frilford and Garford were once part of Marcham but are now distinct civil parishes. Historically, Marcham and its surrounding regions were part of Berkshire until they were incorporated into Oxfordshire in 1974, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,256 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Property prices in Marcham 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 Marcham a particularly low-crime area.
Marcham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Marcham. 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 Marcham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Frilford Heath, Ponds and Fens SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Marcham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.marchamparishcouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Marcham
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Marcham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Marcham.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Marcham were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Frilford planning applications
- Frilford Heath planning applications
- Gozzard's Ford planning applications
- Drayton planning applications
- Sutton Wick planning applications
- Tubney planning applications
- Garford planning applications
- Cothill planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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