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12 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sonning Common · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council
- Woodrise Widmore Lane Sonning Common Reading RG4 9RRAwaiting decisionDescription of Proposed Works: T1 (Cherry): Crown reduction on the eastern canopy facing the house. Prune overhanging lateral branches extending towards the roof by up to 3 metres, back to suitable growth points / target pruning cuts, leaving a clear clearance of approximately 3 metres from the building elevation and roof line. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010. Justification for the Works: To maintain reasonable clearance between the tree canopy and the house, preventing direct contact with the roof, gutters, and cladding. This will mitigate gutter blockages, reduce dampness caused by overhang, prevent structural abrasion during high winds, and maintain light levels to ground-floor and bedroom windows.Works to TPOReceived 26 Oct 2026P26/S4967/TPO
- Welwood Cottage Blounts Court Road Henley-On-Thames RG9 5HAApproved1 dead cherry & 2 dead silver birch treesDead or Dangerous Tree Notification on a Tree Protection OrderReceived 21 Oct 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026P26/S4647/TPO(5D)
- 45a Woodlands Road, Sonning common, RG4 9TEAwaiting decisionRear dormer extensionOther DevelopmentReceived 13 Oct 2026P26/S4270/HH
- 14 Blounts Court Road, Peppard Common, RG9 5HBAwaiting decisionInstallation of domestic solar (PV) panels to rear elevation of the main roof with battery storage, ancillary cables and equipment.Other DevelopmentReceived 9 Oct 2026P26/S4624/HH
- 10 Shiplake Bottom, Peppard Common, RG9 5HLAwaiting decisionSingle-storey rear/side extension and a single-storey side extension to provide a garage and store; alterations to a front window; installation of a flue and two air-conditioning condensers; relocation of the existing air-source heat pump; and associated alterations to the driveway and new rear access.Other DevelopmentReceived 7 Oct 2026P26/S4556/HH
Planning in Sonning Common
- Approved
- 97%
- 34 of 35 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sonning Common in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.
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RG4 349 applications in the last 12 monthsRG9 446 applications in the last 12 months
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About Sonning Common
Sonning Common is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Chiltern Hills of South Oxfordshire. Situated 3.5 miles southwest of Henley-on-Thames and 2.5 miles north of Reading, this relatively flat area is rich in potential for planning applications, offering opportunities for development within a charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,139 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Sonning Common covers an area of approximately 3.7 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 Sonning Common show an average sale price of £442,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sonning Common area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sonning Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sonning Common has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sonning Common 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sonningcommonparish.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sonning Common, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Sonning Common. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (13), amendments (6), discharge of conditions (5). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.