Shrivenham, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shrivenham, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About Shrivenham
Shrivenham is a charming village and civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles south-west of Faringdon and 5 miles east-northeast of Swindon. With a population of 2,347 recorded in the 2011 Census, the village lies near the Wiltshire boundary and operates under the administrative jurisdiction of Oxfordshire, following boundary changes in 1974 that shifted the area from Berkshire. This picturesque locale offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern living, making it an interesting area for planning applications.
Population: 3,060 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.shrivenham.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Witney
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shrivenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shrivenham.
- 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 Shrivenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Shrivenham.
- P26/V0731/HH - 3 Longcot Road, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8AL
Position a small garden shed in the rear garden on existing paving slabs
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-04-02 - P26/V0058/HH - 1 Miles Close, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8GE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-08 - - 1 Miles Close Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8GE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - P25/V2563/RM - Land to the North East of Swiss Cottage, Northford Close, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8EY
Reserved matters application following outline permission P21/V0503/O for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 5 self build and/or custom build housebuilding plots.
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-04 - - Barnacle Lodge Faringdon Road Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8AJ
Replace existing back door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 1 Miles Close Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8GE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 37 Barrington Road Watchfield Swindon SN6 8TN
Non material amendment on application P24/V0929/HH to move the downstairs bathroom window from the west to the north elevation of our extension (Two storey side extension.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Northford Close Shrivenham SN6 8BX
Installation of one new telegraph pole for the provision of Fibre to the Premises
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 3 Longcot Road Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8AL
Replace rotten exterior porch doors with like for like wooden replacements
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 5 Longcot Road Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8AL
Straight replacement of deteriorated Wooden Front porch doors (glazed) and frame with new hardwood doors using restoration glass.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Swiss Cottage Northford Close Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8EY
Erection of a new linked extension building to provide a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom on ground floor and living/dining/kitchen area with external sunken patio on lower ground floor following
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Swiss Cottage Northford Close Shrivenham Swindon SN6 8EY
Erection of a new linked extension building to provide a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom on ground floor and living/dining/kitchen area with external sunken patio on lower ground floor following
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Shrivenham in Oxfordshire
Shrivenham is a charming village and civil parish located in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles south-west of Faringdon and 5 miles east-northeast of Swindon. With a population of 2,347 recorded in the 2011 Census, the village lies near the Wiltshire boundary and operates under the administrative jurisdiction of Oxfordshire, following boundary changes in 1974 that shifted the area from Berkshire. This picturesque locale offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern living, making it an interesting area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,060 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
Property prices in Shrivenham show an average sale price of £294,394, 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 Shrivenham a particularly low-crime area.
Shrivenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shrivenham. 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 Shrivenham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tuckmill Meadows SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Shrivenham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.shrivenham.org. 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 Shrivenham
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Shrivenham. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Shrivenham.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shrivenham were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 13 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.