Shippon, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shippon, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Shippon
Shippon is a vibrant village located just one mile west of Abingdon in Oxfordshire, forming the largest settlement in the civil parish of St. Helen Without, within the Vale of White Horse District. Formerly part of Berkshire until 1974, Shippon is home to the historic Dalton Barracks and boasts a rich heritage, having been recorded in the Domesday Book as "Scipene." The village became a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1865, marked by the construction of the St. Mary Magdalene church in 1855, designed by the renowned architect Gilbert Scott.
District: St. Helen Without
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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 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shippon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shippon.
- 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 Shippon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Shippon.
- - The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road Shippon Abingdon OX13 6LN
Discharge of conditions 4 (Fencing) and 17(Floodlights) on planning permission P25/V2122/S73 Variation of condition 4 (Approved plans) for a small change to the layout of the AstroTurf pitch on applic
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - P26/V0115/HH - 3 White House Close, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LP
Demolition of existing attached garage and conservatory to be replaced with a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-20 - - 3 White House Close Shippon Abingdon OX13 6LP
Demolition of existing attached garage and conservatory to be replaced with a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Opposite 1 Sycamore Close Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6ER
Installation of 1 x 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - The Manor Preparatory School Faringdon Road Shippon Abingdon OX13 6LN
Variation of condition 4 (Approved plans) for a small change to the layout of the AstroTurf pitch on application P16/V1088/FUL. (As amended by plans received 10/11/2025 and 13/01/2026). "Hybrid applic
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Land adjacent to 16 Derwent Close Abingdon OX13 6HL
Notification of intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus: 1 x 10m Medium Wooden Pole. 448393,198917
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 38 Barrow Road Shippon Abingdon OX13 6JF
Discharge of condition 9 (Landscaping) and 11 (External Lighting) on application ref. P22/V2185/S73 Variation of condition 2(Approved Plans) & 3 (Materials) on application P16/V3165/FUL; P20/V0348/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - Opp 7 Cherry Tree Drive Shippon Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6EP
1 x 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Rear 1 Cholswell Road /Sycamore Close Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6ER
1 x 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - O/S 7A and 1 Sycamore Close Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6ER
2 x 9m Light Wooden Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Rear of 24 Cherry Tree Drive/Cholswell Road Shippon Abingdon Oxfordshire OX13 6EP
1 x 9m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Shippon in Oxfordshire
Shippon is a vibrant village located just one mile west of Abingdon in Oxfordshire, forming the largest settlement in the civil parish of St. Helen Without, within the Vale of White Horse District. Formerly part of Berkshire until 1974, Shippon is home to the historic Dalton Barracks and boasts a rich heritage, having been recorded in the Domesday Book as "Scipene." The village became a separate ecclesiastical parish in 1865, marked by the construction of the St. Mary Magdalene church in 1855, designed by the renowned architect Gilbert Scott. It sits within the St. Helen Without district.
Property prices in Shippon 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 Shippon a particularly low-crime area.
Shippon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Abingdon, Albert Park, Abingdon Town Centre. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shippon 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.
Planning Activity in Shippon
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Shippon. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shippon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Shippon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shippon were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6), telecoms (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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