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27 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whitchurch-on-Thames · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 27 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Walled Garden, High Street, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 7EPAwaiting decisionAddition of a new side extension and replacement of existing wooden ramp with a new brick and slab.Other DevelopmentReceived 27 Oct 2026P26/S4698/HH
Herons Reach South, Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch on Thames, Reading, RG8 7EJAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extension and ancillary outbuilding. (Schedule 1 application under the 2026 Regulations)Other DevelopmentReceived 26 Oct 2026P26/S4982/LDP
Walled Garden, High Street, Whitchurch On Thames, RG8 7EPAwaiting decisionRetrospective householder application for demolition of concrete panel garage and replacement with timber garden shed including partial demolition of adjoining garden store.Other DevelopmentReceived 26 Oct 2026P26/S4669/HH
Fawney, High Street, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7DDAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey side extension, dormer extension, gravelled car parking and pathway, and alteration to the fenestrationOther DevelopmentReceived 16 Sep 2026P26/S3775/HH
55 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7EAAwaiting decisionApplication for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Materials - render, eaves and new roof) and 4 (Details of windows) of planning permission 24/02741/LBCReceived 16 Sep 202626/02027/COND

Planning in Whitchurch-on-Thames

Approved: 85%; 17 of 18 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitchurch-on-Thames in the last 24 months, from South Oxfordshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Whitchurch-on-Thames

Postcode districts

RG8 360 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: South Oxfordshire District Council

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About Whitchurch-on-Thames

Whitchurch-on-Thames is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Oxfordshire district, along the banks of the River Thames, approximately 5.5 miles northwest of Reading. It is adjacent to Whitchurch Hill and faces the village of Pangbourne across the river. As of the 2001 census, Whitchurch-on-Thames had a population of 758, making it a quaint community with potential for planning applications in a scenic riverside setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 841 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Whitchurch-on-Thames covers an area of approximately 5.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whitchurch-on-Thames a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Whitchurch-on-Thames has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitchurch-on-Thames 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.whitchurchonthames.com/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitchurch-on-Thames, 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 Whitchurch-on-Thames. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (5), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitchurch-on-Thames?

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Whitchurch-on-Thames. The approval rate is 85%.

How long do planning decisions take near Whitchurch-on-Thames?

The average planning decision time near Whitchurch-on-Thames is 57 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 Whitchurch-on-Thames?

The planning approval rate near Whitchurch-on-Thames is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitchurch-on-Thames?

The most common type of planning application near Whitchurch-on-Thames is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

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