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• P22/S3706/S73 Withdrawn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
• P19/S3230/SCR Decided

  Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  Request for a EIA Screening Opinion on the proposed development scheme for Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) of up to 150 residential units (Class C2).

  Decided 6 Nov 2019 Outline

1. 27 Oct 2022

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 12 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Planning Permission is Granted

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

6 later applications on the register refer to this one:

• P26/S0595/NM Decided

  Phase 1 Widmore Park Sonning Common

  Non-Material Amendment to P22/S3921/S73 to replace some of the previously approved plans. 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 19 Mar 2026 Amendments
• P26/S0469/DIS Decided

  Widmore Park (formerly Little Sparrows), Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common

  Discharge of conditions 17 (Energy Statement) and 23 (Ground Investigation) on planning application P22/S3921/S73 (Amended Information Received 2nd April 2026) (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 27 Apr 2026 Conditions
• P25/S3633/DIS Granted

  Widmore Park (formerly known as Little Sparrows) Blounts Court Road Sonning Common

  Discharge of condition 26 (Construction Method Statement) on the application ref. P22/S3921/S73 (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 27 Nov 2025 Conditions
• P25/S3632/DIS Granted

  Widmore Park Sonning Common

  Discharge of condition 30 (Travel Plan and Travel Information Packs) on application ref. P22/S3921/S73 (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 Jan 2026 Conditions
• P25/S3282/NM Refused

  Phase 1 at Widmore Park Sonning Common

  Non material amendment on application P22/S3921/S73- for various amendments to the design and landscaping details as listed in covering letter. (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 7 Jan 2026 Amendments
• 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

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 12 April 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Little Sparrows, Sonning Common

  P19/S3230/SCR Submitted 15 Oct 2019 50 yards away

  Request for a EIA Screening Opinion on the proposed development scheme for Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) of up to 150 residential units (Class C2).

  Decided Outline 5 docs

• 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, Blount’s Court Road, Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P26/S4118/TPO Submitted 14 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  Carry out all recommended works as listed within the accompanying tree survey document dated 24/08/26

  Decided Trees 3 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

• P26/S1653/DIS Granted

  Burcot Farm Burcot OX14 3GW

  Discharge of condition(s) 10 (Construction Environment Management Plan) , 13 (Watercourse Crossing) and 14 (Fencing) of Appeal reference APP/Q3115/W/24/3350890 (P23/S4132/FUL) The development proposed is the installation of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic array, colocated battery energy storage scheme (BES) together with associated infrastructure; security fencing; CCTV; access gate; on-site Biodiversity Net Gain.

  Received 13 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Conditions
• P26/S2364/S73 Granted

  Land at Little Acorns Nursery Main Street West Hagbourne OX11 0NA

  Variation/Removal of Conditions 2, 5, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 25 of P23/S2443/FUL (Demolition of the existing nursery building and the erection of three dwellings with access, parking and amenity space, together with the erection of a new nursery building, parking and associated works, including the provision of a nursery play area) - to alter the access and parking arrangements to Plot 1 and update planning conditions to reflect details agreed under P24/S0900/DIS, P24/S1636/DIS and P24/S2179/DIS except where modified by revised landscaping, ecology, biodiversity and drainage details.

  Received 16 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Conditions
• P26/S0637/DIS Granted

  River House, Mill Lane, Shiplake, RG9 3LY

  Discharge of Condition 1 (Site Development Scheme) on P25/S2422/DA (Appeal Decision Granted for the 'i) the demolition of a dwellinghouse to ground floor slab and foundation level (ii) the undertaking of building work comprising of a dwellinghouse, with raised platforms and steps to the front and rear and incorporating and utilising the existing raised slab and foundations; and (iii) the erection of walls and gates along the front boundary').

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Conditions
• P26/S3549/S73 Granted

  129A Harpsden Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1ED

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of householder application P25/S1782/HH - larger dormer Single storey rear and two storey side extension, addition of dormer window to rear roof slope and associated internal alterations.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
• P26/S3295/S73 Granted

  59 Station Road Wallingford OX10 0JZ

  Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application ref P26/S0736/HH, Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension, facade alterations, floor plan redesign and all associated works. Reduction of proposed floorspace.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Conditions