West Hanney, Oxfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hanney, Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire · England · settlement
About West Hanney
West Hanney is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles north of Wantage in Oxfordshire. Once part of a single ecclesiastical parish that included East Hanney, the village transitioned from Berkshire to Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. According to the 2011 Census, West Hanney has a population of 490, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 599 (2021)
District: Vale of White Horse
Website: http://www.thehanneys.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 011B
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Hanney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hanney.
- 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 West Hanney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near West Hanney.
- - Land and Premises at Denchworth Road (including 1 & 2 Lydbrook Cottages) West Hanney
Request to discharge/delete a S16 agreement dated 17 July 1981 (UND 320)
Status: Permitted | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Street West Hanney Wantage OX12 0LW
First-floor extension, along with minor internal and external alterations (Additional information received 14th November 2025- detail drawings, materials and biodiversity enhancements) (Additional inf
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Church Street West Hanney Wantage OX12 0LW
First-floor extension, along with minor internal and external alterations (Additional information received 14th November 2025- detail drawings, materials and biodiversity enhancements) (Additional inf
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Lyford House 1 St James Way West Hanney Wantage OX12 0FN
Conversion of car port to provide enclosed garage with home office in roof void.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Rose Cottage Church Street West Hanney Wantage OX12 0LW
Replacement of 12no. existing windows wooden windows to match existing (amended section plan and additional photographs submitted 29 September 2023)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Coralea School Road West Hanney Wantage OX12 0LA
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2021-05-13
View full details - - Garford House 3 St James Way West Hanney Wantage OX12 0FN
Car port loft conversion with new external staircase. Creation of new store room (as amended by plans submitted 25th June 2021).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2021-04-13
View full details - - Valeside School Road West Hanney Wantage OX12 0LB
Partial conversion of garage into a study/living accommodation, replacement of glazed windows and doors with UPVC double glazing and new cavity wall with internal access between garage and new accommo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2020-01-17
View full details - - Castle Acre Winter Lane West Hanney Wantage OX12 0LF
Replace wooden beam across front of fireplace that was damaged by fire and Install flexible liner and bird deterrent c\w chimney pot.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-11-12
View full details - - Ardington House 2 St James Way West Hanney Wantage OX12 0FN
Proposed partial garage conversion (retrospective).(as amended by drawings and additional information received 4 September 2020).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2019-10-09
View full details - - Lamb Cottage School Road West Hanney Wantage OX12 0LB
Discharge of Conditions 4 (windows and doors), 5 (external ducts and flue pipes) and 6 (rainwater goods) of Planning Permission P17/V2640/HH and Conditions 3 (windows and doors), 4 (external ducts and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2018-03-23
View full details - - Lamb Cottage School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LB
Proposed single storey extension (as informed by the submitted Structural Report Letter, and as amended by 'AMENDED Elevation & Floor Plan Ground Proposed drwgno 1336 06' and 'AMENDED Site Plan drwgno
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-09-26
View full details - - Lamb Cottage School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LB
Proposed single storey extension (as informed by the submitted Structural Report Letter, and as amended by 'AMENDED Elevation & Floor Plan Ground Proposed drwgno 1336 06' and 'AMENDED Site Plan drwgno
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-09-26
View full details - - Land off School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LA
Discharge of condition 15 - ecology mitigation measures on application ref. P15/V2887/FUL Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-07-14
View full details - - Land off School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LA
Discharge of Condition(s) 3 (highway works) of planning permission P15/V2887/FUL Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works (as amended by Drawings and information accompanying agent's email of 22
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-07-13
View full details - - Land off School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LA
Discharge of Condition(s) 9 (travel information pack) of planning permission P15/V2887/FUL Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works (as amended by Drawings and information accompanying agent's em
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-07-13
View full details - - 1 School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LA
Discharge of Condition 11 Landscaping Scheme to be agreed and 13 Boundary Details to be agreed on application no. P15/V2887/FUL Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works (as amended by Drawings an
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-07-05
View full details - - Land off School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LA
Discharge of Conditions 4 & 6 Roads, footways and ancillary highway works and slab levels, and Condition 10 Sustainable urban drainage scheme. Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works (as amended
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-06-30
View full details - - Land off School Road West Hanney WANTAGE Oxon OX12 0LA
Discharge of Condition 7 - Road Materials & Schedule of Building Materials of P15/V2887/FUL. Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works (as amended by Drawings and information accompanying agent's
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-06-30
View full details - - Land off School Road West Hanney WANTAGE OX12 0LA
Discharge of Condition 8 Construction Traffic Management Plan of P15/V2887/FUL Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works (as amended by Drawings and information accompanying agent's email of 22 Ma
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Vale of White Horse | Date: 2017-06-30
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A brief summary of West Hanney in Oxfordshire
West Hanney is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles north of Wantage in Oxfordshire. Once part of a single ecclesiastical parish that included East Hanney, the village transitioned from Berkshire to Oxfordshire following boundary changes in 1974. According to the 2011 Census, West Hanney has a population of 490, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 599 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Vale of White Horse district.
There were 6 crimes reported in the West Hanney area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Hanney has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Hanney, East Hanney. 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 West Hanney includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, West Hanney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thehanneys.org.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 West Hanney
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near West Hanney. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near West Hanney.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near West Hanney take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near West Hanney were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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