Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

This site has had 9 applications since 2019: 5 approved, 0 refused.

• P23/S2079/NM Decided

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Non-material amendment to planning application P22/S3921/S73 for the replacement of plans attached to Conditions 2, 11, 12, 13 and 28. (As amplified & amended by information received 17 July 2023 and as amplified and amended by information received 04 August 2023) Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application 19/S4576/O Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village (Use Class C2) of up to 133 units with ancillary Communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1-B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas

  Decided 29 Aug 2023 Amendments
• P22/S3921/S73 Granted

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application P19/S4576/O for the addition of solar panels and minor alterations to the substation. (Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village (Use Class C2) of up to 133 units with ancillary Communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1- B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas at Little Sparrows, Sonning Common).

  Decided 12 Apr 2023 Conditions
• P22/S3706/S73 Withdrawn

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Variation of condition 2(approved plans) on condition P19/S4576/O, condition to be amended to include revised plans for extending the substation (Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village (Use Class C2) of up to 133 units with ancillary Communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1- B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas).

  Decided 14 Apr 2023 Conditions
• P22/S3564/DIS Granted

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Discharge of condition 17(Energy Statement) on application P19/S4576/O granted on appeal APP/Q3115/W/20/3265861 Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village of up to 133 units with ancillary communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1-B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas.

  Decided 12 Apr 2023 Conditions
• P22/S3563/DIS Granted

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Discharge of Condition 18(External Lighting) on application P19/S4576/O granted on appeal APP/Q3115/W/20/3265861). (As amended by information received 14 February 2023 and as amplified by additional information received 20 March 2023). Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village of up to 133 units with ancillary communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1-B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas.

  Decided 11 Apr 2023 Conditions
• P22/S3546/DIS Granted

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Discharge of conditions 9(Phasing), 10(Electric Vehicle Charging), 11(Estate Roads & Footpaths), 12(Car Parking Plan), 13(Cycle Parking), 16(Refuse & Recycling), 19(Landscaping), 24(Foul Drainage) and 25(Surface Water Drainage) on planning application P19/S4576/O granted on appeal APP/Q3115/W/20/3265861. (As updated by information received 01, 03 November 2022 and 02 December 2022 and as amplified by information received 10, 12 & 16 January 2023 & as amplified & amended by information received 01 February and 20 March 2023). Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village of up to 133 units with ancillary communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1-B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas.

  Decided 11 Apr 2023 Conditions
• P22/S3535/DIS Granted

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Discharge of conditions 14(Materials) on application P19/S4576/O granted on appeal APP/Q3115/W/20/3265861. Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village of up to 133 units with ancillary communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1-B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas.

  Decided 13 Feb 2023 Conditions
• P22/S3427/NM Decided

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Non material amendment to P19/S4576/O granted on appeal APP/Q3115/W/20/3265861 with updated site plan to show the location of the pedestrian crossing and the revised route of the pedestrian/cycle path and relocated parking. (Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village of up to 133 units with ancillary communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1-B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas).

  Decided 18 Oct 2022 Amendments

1. 15 Oct 2019

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 6 Nov 2019

   Decision issued: EIA not required

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 15 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Decision Made

   Previously Permitted.

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• Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  P22/S3921/S73 Submitted 27 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application P19/S4576/O for the addition of solar panels and minor alterations to the substation. (Hybrid planning application for the development of a continuing care retirement community care village (Use Class C2) of up to 133 units with ancillary Communal and care facilities and green space consisting of (i) A full planning application for 73 assisted living units within a "village core" building with ancillary communal and care facilities, gardens, green space, landscaping and car parking areas and residential blocks B1- B4; and (ii) An outline application (all matters reserved except access) for up to 60 assisted living units with ancillary community space, gardens, green space and landscaping and car parking areas at Little Sparrows, Sonning Common).

  Granted Conditions 46 docs
  Major scheme

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blount's Court Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P17/S0686/DIS Submitted 20 Feb 2017 200 yards away

  P16/S3787/FUL Alterations to main site entrance to segregate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and to provide visibility for pedestrians and vehicles leaving the site. Discharge of condition 3 - Construction materials.

  Decided Conditions 4 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  P21/S2976/TPO Submitted 30 Jun 2021 200 yards away

  301 - Sycamore - prevent further garden waste from being left at base. (G1). 315 - Cypress Monterey - lift selected laterals to allow 4m clearance in height and reduce back 1m from kerb edge (G2). 318 - Scots Pine - no further works at this time (G2). 330 - Redwood x 2 - remove minor deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G3). 333 - Lime - remove epicormic growth to 3m above ground level to facilitate future inspection and reinspect (G3). 335 - Lime - reduce back previously pruned branches on south-eastern aspect, back to point of previous pruning to maintain clearance from tank and associated ducting (G3). 337 - Redwood - reduce low southern branches by approx 2m. Remove moderate deadwood to south in lower crown over compound (G3). 339 - Oak - no further works. 341 - Tulip - monitor. 343 - Monkey Puzzle - no works required (T1). 351 - Sweet Chestnut - remove major deadwood (G5). 354 - Lime - remove major deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 414 - Holm Oak - no further works. (G5). 348 - Redwood - remove moderate deadwood from lower aspect of crown, to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 368 - Scots Pine - climbing inspection to further ascertain any decay formation (G5). 369 - Sweet Chestnut - no further works (G5). G4 - Mixed/Oak - no further works. (G5). 386 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood from northern aspect to reduce likelihood of failure (G6). 400 - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6). 400A - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown, to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath (G6). 408 - Liquid Amber - fell to ground level. (G6). 395 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6/G7). 435 - Dawn Redwood - remove moderate deadwood to remove likelihood of failure over footpath (T11). 448 - Oak - remove major deadwood over road to reduce likelihood of failure. Sever ivy to facilitate future inspections. (G8). 456 - Indian Bean Tree - fell to ground level. 459 - Red Oak - remove deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure. Install 1m mulch circle around base of tree. Monitor foliage vigour. (T14). 471 - Cherry - consider felling to ground level. 477 - Yew - trim to contain on footpath side up to approx 4m. G480 - Sycamore - selectively remove low laterals to source to reduce further encroachment issues. 482 - Ash - sever ivy and reinspect unions once ivy has died off. Remove limbs that are growing toward lamp post to provide approx 2m clearance. Remove heavy limb on southeast to primary union. Remove limbs to east to source provide approx 2m clearance. 484 - Ash - raise lower branches to approx 4m. 486 - Sycamore - sever ivy to allow future inspections. Tip back lower branches over street light, to improve light ingress into car park. Monitor condition of wound. G5 - Mixed - sever ivy on ash and beech within group. Raise beech tree over gate entrance to approx 5m, to maintain adequate road clearance. 426 - Hornbeam - dismantle to ground level. Grind resultant stump to approx 300mm below ground level leaving arisings within bole.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P16/S3787/FUL Submitted 14 Nov 2016 200 yards away

  Alterations to main site entrance to segregate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and to provide improved visibility for pedestrians and vehicles leaving the site. (Amended by plan 16.2311.03A to increase area of walkway to south of Blounts Court Road and provide painted directions for pedestrians).

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  P22/S4069/TPO Submitted 8 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Gr1 - Mixed Hazel Conifer Beech Ash (not TPO) - prune back to just beyond kerb up to 3m in height. 301 - Sycamore - (not TPO) - monitor vitality. 303 - Leylandii - (not TPO) - remove broken branch, carry out climbing inspection. - Leylandii - (not TPO) - see observations. 318 - Scots Pine - (not TPO) - monitor development of fruiting body, consider removal. 323 - Cedar - (TPO G2) - maintain clearance of up to 2m. Reduce x1 identified eastern over extended branch by up to 1.5m. Gr2 - Laurel - (not TPO) - ensure adequate clearance by pruning away from structure, broadly as indicated. 351 - Sweet Chestnut - (TPO G5) - reduce height by approx 6m to mitigate changes of further failure. 362 - Beech - (TPO G5) - lift crown to 3m. 431 - Coastal Redwood - (TPO T11) - remove moderate deadwood above 50mm dia. Remove trapped branch. Carry out climbing inspection to ascertain structural condition. 407 - Blue Cedar - (TPO G5) - reduce eastern upper corner by up to 1.5m to suitable secondary growth points. Taper into profile leaving balanced crown. Remove trapped branches. 421 - Snake Bark Maple - (not TPO) - monitor. 458 - Stone Pine - (not TPO) - monitor.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P24/S0504/DIS Submitted 12 Feb 2024 200 yards away

  Discharge of condition 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan (prior to commencement) on application P23/S2159/FUL (Installation of three chiller units to support existing site operations with associated pipework and screening).

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• P26/S1592/PIP Refused

  Land adjacent to Thatchings Sydenham Road Sydenham OX39 4LJ

  Permission in principle development for 1 dwelling (involving removal of existing outbuildings)

  Received 13 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• P26/S0283/O Granted

  Rokemarsh Farm House, Rokemarsh, Roke, OX10 6JB

  Outline application (all matters reserved except for access and layout )for the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and dwelling, construction of a single detached house and garage. (Additional Information Received 17 March 2026)

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• P26/S2950/PIP Refused

  Land rear 79a & 81 Lower Icknield Way Chinnor OX39 4EA

  Application for Permission in Principle Development Proposed 8 to 9 self/custom build dwellings.

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Outline
• P26/S0281/O Refused

  Roke Marsh Farm, Roke Marsh, Roke, OX10 6JB

  The construction of two detached houses and garages (outline only).

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• P26/S3483/PIP Decided

  Land at 16 Chinnor Road, Thame, OX9 3LW

  Erection of a minimum of three and a maximum of five residential dwellings.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Outline