Wallingford, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · Town
About Wallingford
Wallingford is a vibrant market town and civil parish located on the banks of the River Thames in South Oxfordshire. Situated approximately 12 miles north of Reading and 13 miles south of Oxford, it has a population of around 11,600, as recorded in the 2011 census. Administratively part of Oxfordshire, Wallingford offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern amenities, making it a key area for planning applications.
Population: 8,351 (2021) · Area: 3.1 km²
District: South Oxfordshire
Website: http://www.wallingfordtown.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £503,223 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 012A
Crime Statistics
52 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 23
- public-order: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- shoplifting: 4
- other-theft: 3
- other-crime: 3
- burglary: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- drugs: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wallingford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wallingford.
- 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 Wallingford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Wallingford.
- - 12 Barncroft Wallingford OX10 8HN
Erection of timber close-boarded fencing with trellis above (maximum height approx 1.5m) to front boundary.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 15A Wood Street Wallingford OX10 0AY
Discharge of condition(s) 4 (WSI - Archaeological Monitoring and Recording) on application ref. P25/S2711/HH. (Demolition of conservatory extension and erection of larger extension to accommodate show
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 59 Station Road Wallingford OX10 0JZ
Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 88 High Street Wallingford OX10 0BW
Internal reconfiguration of bathroom including removal of a short internal wall to allow a bath, erection of a stud partition, relocation of WC, blocking up of an internal doorway and relocating it to
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Friends Meeting House 13 Castle Street Wallingford OX10 8DL
Demolition of timber outbuildings, erection of single storey rear extension and glazed link to Quaker Meeting House and alterations to existing cottage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Friends Meeting House 13 Castle Street Wallingford OX10 8DL
Demolition of timber outbuildings, erection of single storey rear extension and glazed link to Quaker Meeting House and alterations to existing cottage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Lamb Arcade High Street Wallingford OX10 0BX
Emergency repair to the outside wall of the building on the Castle Street side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 St Martins Street Wallingford OX10 0EF
Replacement rooftop plant and new service yard plant. Replacement automatic sliding customer entrance doors. (Amended by information received 13 March 2026.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 46A St Johns Road Wallingford OX10 9AW
Utilisation of existing garage opening to provide a matched bay window to existing facade and to extend existing dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 52-52a Flint House High Street Wallingford OX10 0DB
The roof on Flint House has deteriorated over time, resulting in water ingress. The proposed works are limited to essential repairs to ensure the building remains weather-tight while preserving its hi
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 9 Wyndham Gardens Wallingford OX10 9AU
Proposed first floor front extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 1-2 St Peters Place Wallingford OX10 0BG
New signage - wall logo, lettering and change of colour scheme to painted woodwork.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 56 St Mary's Street, Wallingford, OX10 0EL
Change of use of first floor from office to enable the existing second floor flat to be extended and to become a large 7 Person HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 56 St Mary's Street, Wallingford, OX10 0EL
Change of use of first floor from office to enable the existing second floor flat to be extended and to become a large 7 Person HMO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Castle Lodge, 99 High Street, Wallingford, OX10 0BL
There is a row of mature Yew trees on the western border of the property together with a mature Yew tree on the eastern border with the site owned by Chris Baylis for which he has recently received pl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 9 High Street Wallingford OX10 0BP
Repairs to the chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 9B Thames Street Wallingford OX10 0HD
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacement ground floor rear extension on existing footprint.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land at rear of 99 High Street Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 0BW
Removal of dilapidated building and erection of one and a half storey dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Farthing House 11 St Martins Street Wallingford OX10 0AL
Discharge of condition 10 (archaeology) on application ref. P18/S3868/FUL (Demolition of existing retail units and construction of new retail space with 8 retirement apartments above and associated pa
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 22 Charter Way Wallingford OX10 0SZ
Garage conversion and single storey front extension with replacement flat roof construction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Wallingford in Oxfordshire
Wallingford is a vibrant market town and civil parish located on the banks of the River Thames in South Oxfordshire. Situated approximately 12 miles north of Reading and 13 miles south of Oxford, it has a population of around 11,600, as recorded in the 2011 census. Administratively part of Oxfordshire, Wallingford offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern amenities, making it a key area for planning applications. The Town has a population of approximately 8,351 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.
Wallingford covers an area of approximately 3.1 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 Wallingford show an average sale price of £503,223, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wallingford area recorded 52 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wallingford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wallingford, Preston Crowmarsh. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wallingford includes 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns, North Wessex Downs. 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, Wallingford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wallingfordtown.co.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 Wallingford
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Wallingford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wallingford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wallingford were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (9), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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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.