Search Woodcote planning applications

13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Woodcote · updated daily · South Oxfordshire District Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Woodcote Sawmill Pot Kiln Lane Goring Heath Reading RG8 7SSAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 5(Surface Water Drainage) & 6(Integrated Biodiversity Enhancements (prior to slab level)) on application ref. P25/S2648/FUL Single storey barn / outbuilding extension (Schedule 1 application under the 2026 Regulations)Discharge ConditionsReceived 4 Nov 2026P26/S5169/DIS
3 Birchen Close Woodcote Reading RG8 0SWAwaiting decisionNew front porch. (Schedule 1 application under the 2026 Regulations)Householder ApplicationReceived 30 Oct 2026P26/S5089/HH
25 Whitehouse Road, Woodcote, RG8 0RXAwaiting decisionChange of use of 25 Whitehouse Road, Woodcote, from residential dwelling (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2) accommodating up to three children aged 11 to 17, with 24-hour residential care provision.Other DevelopmentReceived 12 Oct 2026P26/S4638/FUL
Eastfield House, Pot Kiln Lane, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SRApprovedFirst floor rear extensions & ground floor terrace roof extension. Addition of a first floor bay window to the rearOther DevelopmentReceived 17 Aug 2026Decided 13 Nov 2026P26/S3573/HH
Highlands House, Reading Road, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0QXApprovedSingle storey extension to the rear of the property following demolition of previous small single storey extension.Other DevelopmentReceived 17 Aug 2026Decided 2 Oct 2026P26/S3575/HH

Planning in Woodcote

Approved: 92%; 12 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

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

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Around Woodcote

Postcode districts

RG8 361 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 Woodcote

Woodcote is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the South Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, approximately 5 miles southeast of Wallingford and 7 miles northwest of Reading. Nestled in the Chiltern Hills, the village reaches an elevation of 600 feet above sea level and is strategically positioned between the Goring Road and the A4074. With a population of 2,715 as of 2001, Woodcote features a charming village green, Church Farm, and a community-focused village hall at its crossroads, making it a notable area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,620 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Oxfordshire district.

Woodcote covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Woodcote show an average sale price of £442,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodcote has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodcote 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.woodcote-online.co.uk.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodcote, 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, 17 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodcote?

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Woodcote. The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near Woodcote?

The average planning decision time near Woodcote is 61 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 Woodcote?

The planning approval rate near Woodcote is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodcote?

The most common type of planning application near Woodcote is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodcote?

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