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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Wantage · updated daily · Vale of White Horse District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 90 days

11 Woodlands Brook Wantage OX12 8FSAwaiting decisionPleasr refer to the application form.Works to TPOReceived 22 Oct 2026P26/V4905/TPO
The Old Vicarage, East Wing, The Cloisters, Wantage, OX12 8AQAwaiting decisionTo create extra living and guest accommodation within the Old Coach House, which is situated within the curtilage of the Old Vicarage and is within the ownership of the East Wing.Other DevelopmentReceived 14 Oct 2026P26/V4708/LB
The Old Vicarage, East Wing, The Cloisters, Wantage, OX12 8AQAwaiting decisionTo create extra living and guest accommodation within the Old Coach House, which is situated within the curtilage of the Old Vicarage and is within the ownership of the East Wing.Other DevelopmentReceived 14 Oct 2026P26/V4707/HH
Cambridge Villa 57 Mill Street Wantage OX12 9ABApprovedG2 5 x beech trees Five mature trees on rear garden boundary line with pub garden. Out grown hedge trees which have been pruned heavily on pub side, leaving tall and unbalanced crown forms. Two trees from group have been previously felled. Various wounds with visible decay pockets present on all main stems. Squirrel damage and deadwood present in all crowns. Reduce all trees by up to 4 metres in height and up to 3 metres in spread to rebalance crowns. Remove major deadwood sections. Sever ivy at base of trees and reduce Russian vine in first two trees to height of fence.Works to TPOReceived 14 Oct 2026Decided 29 Oct 2026P26/V4735/TPO
57 Charlton Road, Wantage, OX12 8HJAwaiting decisionProposed first floor extension, single storey front and rear extension, and conversion of existing garage to granny annexe, including minor roof pitch alterationsOther DevelopmentReceived 6 Oct 2026P26/V4538/HH

Planning in Wantage

Approved: 95%; 40 of 41 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wantage in the last 24 months, from Vale of White Horse District Council's planning register.

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Around Wantage

Postcode districts

OX12 248 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Vale of White Horse District Council

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About Wantage

Wantage is a historic market town located at the foot of the Berkshire Downs in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire. Formerly part of Berkshire, it has been administered by Oxfordshire since 1974. Situated on Letcombe Brook, Wantage lies 8 miles south-west of Abingdon, 14 miles north-west of Newbury, and 15 miles south-west of Oxford, making it a notable area for planning applications in this picturesque region. The town has a population of approximately 13,103 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.

Property prices in Wantage show an average sale price of £375,790, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wantage 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 Wantage a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wantage has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wantage 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.wantage.com/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wantage, 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, 63 planning applications were submitted near Wantage. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (6). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wantage?

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Wantage. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Wantage?

The average planning decision time near Wantage is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Wantage?

The planning approval rate near Wantage is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wantage?

The most common type of planning application near Wantage is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wantage?

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