11 Cuxham Road Watlington OX49 5JW

1. 22 Sep 2025

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 2 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Refusal of Certificate of Lawful Use or Development

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Hurdlers Cottage 28 Cuxham Road Watlington OX49 5JW

  P26/S3737/TCA Submitted 25 Aug 2026 0m away

  T1 Hazel - Selectively re-coppice the larger diameter stems back to the coppice stool. Re-pollard the remaining smaller diameter stems back to the previous pollard points to retain the existing management regime. T2 Walnut - Reduce the lateral spread encroaching towards both neighbouring gardens by up to 1.5m, pruning back to suitable growth points to reduce end weight and improve crown balance. The purpose of these works is to contain the crown within the current setting, which leans towards the neighbouring properties from ground level and is supported by a tight primary union at approximately 1.25m above ground level. Final pruning cuts shall not exceed 60mm in diameter. T3 Hazel - Fell the three ivy-clad stems to ground level. Additionally, coppice the smaller stems located in front of the larger stems to ground level. T4 Fastigiate Apple - Reduce the height of the crown by approximately 1.0–1.25m to a finished height between the window sill and the top of the upper window. Additionally, selectively reduce extended lateral branches back to suitable inward-facing growth points and thin dense areas of the inner crown to improve crown structure. The purpose of these works is to maintain an appropriate size and form within the current domestic setting.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• One Tree Cottage 16 Cuxham Road WATLINGTON OX49 5JW

  P17/S1506/LB Submitted 20 Apr 2017 0m away

  To replace the Front Door and Door Furniture and to paint in a similar colour with the window frames also being painted in a matching colour.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 12 docs

• Hurdlers Cottage, 28 Cuxham Road, Watlington, OX49 5JW

  P17/S4709/TCA Submitted 10 Jul 2017 0m away

  T1 & T2- Ash small garden consists growth of many trees including T1 & T2- Ash, T3-Rowan, T4-Hazel, T5-Walnut and GP.6-Hazel. Request to remove T1 & T2 Ash tree only. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• The Old Bull 12 Cuxham Road WATLINGTON OX49 5JW

  P17/S1896/DIS Submitted 23 May 2017 0m away

  Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) on planning application P17/S0139/LB Removal of existing dilapidated conservatory. Erection of timber and double glazed garden room.

  Decided Conditions Extension Windows or glazing 3 docs

• 23 Cuxham Road Watlington OX49 5JW

  P19/S1460/NM Submitted 3 May 2019 0m away

  Non material amendment to P19/S0493/HH to add 2 x rooflights, 2 x side windows replaced with high level slip windows & gable end additional glazing. (Demolition of existing loggia, erection of an enclosed single storey extension).

  Decided Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 6 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Bull 12 Cuxham Road WATLINGTON OX49 5JW

  P17/S0139/LB Submitted 11 Jan 2017 0m away

  Removal of existing dilapidated conservatory. Erection of timber and double glazed garden room.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• P26/S2127/LDP Granted

  13 Hawthorn Close Wallingford OX10 0SY

  The proposal comprises the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels on the existing dwelling, an external air source heat pump (ASHP) unit to be sat on a concrete base, and a wall-mounted battery unit. The works are limited to the fixing of these items to the existing building and associated electrical and pipework connections. No new access, means of enclosure, drainage works, or alterations to the existing site layout are proposed.

  8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S2688/LDP Granted

  289 Reading Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1EL

  Construction of detached outbuilding in rear garden.

  30 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S1791/LDP Withdrawn

  5 Cinnamon Close Chalgrove Oxford OX44 7QY

  Erection of a rear boundary fence comprising 1.83m (6ft) close-board timber fence panels supported by concrete fence posts and 2 x 1ft concrete gravel boards.

  20 May 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S0996/LDE Granted

  Spring Farm Lodge Wallingford Road Goring Reading RG8 0HP

  Use of the dwellinghouse known as Spring Farm Lodge without compliance with condition 3 of application ref. P69/H0694

  31 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S3653/LDE Decided

  56B North Street Thame OX9 3BH

  The use of the land and buildings edged red on the submitted plans as a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), occupied and used separately from, and otherwise than in connection with or ancillary to, the occupation and use of 56A North Street.A certificate is sought in respect of the following: 1. Use as a single dwellinghouse. The two-storey cottage known as 56b North Street, Thame (also known as The Barn) has been used as a single self-contained dwellinghouse, occupied as a sole and principal residence independently of 56A North Street and 56 North Street, since approximately 2012. The dwelling comprises, at ground floor level, an open-plan living area, kitchen, bathroom and staircase; and at first floor level, two bedrooms, a landing and a WC. 2. Ancillary store and garden. The store room adjoining the dwelling has been used for domestic storage ancillary to that residential use. The enclosed garden has been used as private amenity space in connection with that residential use. Neither has been in independent use at any material time. 3. Access. The passageway leading from North Street has been used as the means of pedestrian access to the dwelling. 4. Breach of Condition 3 of planning permission P00/N0787. The occupation and use of the dwelling separately from, and otherwise than in connection with and ancillary to, the occupation and use of 56A North Street as a single dwellinghouse, constitutes a failure to comply with Condition 3 of planning permission P00/N0787 granted on 29 January 2001. A certificate is sought under section 191(1)(c) of the Act that that failure to comply is lawful, the time for taking enforcement action having expired. Each of the above relates to the land and buildings edged red on the submitted location and block plans, the whole of which is in the ownership of the Applicant.

  20 Aug 2026 Lawful development