Vallum Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0RG

1. 28 Jul 2017

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 10 Aug 2017

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Sep 2017

   Decision issued: Planning Permission

4. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

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• Red House West, Sotwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RG

  P18/S4423/TCA Submitted 8 Mar 2018 0m away

  T1 - Robinia T3 - Robinia T4 - Mulberry T1 - Robinia - fell to ground level. This is a mature tree over 15m in height with a diameter of 560mm at 1.5m above ground level (breast height). 50% of its base on the west side of the tree is hollow to at lesat 2m. It also has mistletoe growing within its crown - which is a sign of declining vigour and moderate deadwood (typical to species and age). The hollow base is of concern - particularly as it appears to have historically shifted (most likely in high winds) to the west with a lean now towards the neighbouring property. T3 - Robinia - fell twin stemmed tree to ground level. This tree is twin stemmed from base, both leaning to the north. The NE stem has historically fallen and hung itself up in the adjacent Yew tree. It has righted itself and continued to thrive, but it will be putting a lot of pressure on the Yew and will restrict this tree's development. The NW stem overhangs the boundary into the adjacent garden significantly. T4 - Mulberry - this is a lovely old tree showing characteristic decay, hollowing and gnarled form. The stem has a large central decay pocket, with sound wood either side of the hollow. This sound wood continues to support the tree's crown - which appears to be healthy and vigorous. In order to assist stability, thin the crown by up to 20% and crown clean it to remove any deadwood. Reduce back the southern side of the crown to previous pruning points where appropriate. It also would be prudent to consider installing a prop on the SE side. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Maitland Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0RG

  P26/S0452/S73 Submitted 13 Feb 2026 0m away

  Variation of Condition 2 (amended plans) on P25/S2668/HH for changes to the ground floor area of the extension, resulting in an increase in size and an alteration to the footprint shape, eastern windows to the extension to be removed. Erection of double storey rear extension including changes to the fenestration and associated landscape works.

  Decided Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Red House Centre, Sotwell Street, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RG

  P21/S3370/HH Submitted 27 Jul 2021 0m away

  Proposed single-storey link extension

  Granted Householder Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Glenwood, Sotwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RG

  P17/S4796/TCA Submitted 12 Sep 2017 0m away

  T1 - Beech hedge T1 - Beech hedge - remove, we have a beautiful Hornbeam in front of the fence and the Beeches behind are going to completely take over what is a very small garden. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• Red House Centre, Sotwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RG

  P17/S4623/TCA Submitted 27 Apr 2017 0m away

  T1 - Walnut tree Walnut tree - T on sketch plan. Crown reduction with hard pruning on left side (if viewing tree with your back towards Sotwell Street). Estimated dimensions of tree post prunig: 6m height; 3m width, trunk is growing at an angle such that there is a risk of falling into driveway. In addition the upper branches are in contact with an electricity cable which may ell be damaged if the tree were to fall. This advice was sought from Steve Ivens of Treemendous Tree Surgery. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Acorn House Sotwell Street Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0RG

  P19/S2346/NM Submitted 23 Jul 2019 0m away

  Non material amendment to application ref. P17/S2447/HH - ridge lines adjusted to suit external insulation added to existing roof rafters. Front porch widened and single door included. Courtyard garden removed and replaced with rooflight. East elevation bed 4 door replaced with window. 2no. sun pipes added to roof. Low tilt solar panels and air source heat pump added for renewable energy. Renewal of facades and new extension to existing dwelling.

  Decided Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docs
  Small domestic

• P26/S2771/HH Granted

  17 Montrose Way Thame OX9 3XH

  Rear extension and an entrance porch

  6 Jul 2026 Householder
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  32 Wantage Road Wallingford OX10 0LP

  Erection of an outbuilding for use as a home office/games room.

  19 Jun 2026 Householder
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  Conversion of the existing loft space into habitable accommodation. Erection of a new dormer window.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
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  Oak Cottage Lower Green Towersey Thame OX9 3QW

  Installation of an external air-source heat pump and removal of external oil boiler and oil storage tank

  7 Jul 2026 Householder
• P26/S2061/HH Granted

  11 Glynswood Chinnor OX39 4JA

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  5 Jun 2026 Householder