Bishopswood Farm, Reades Lane, Sonning Common, RG4 9DR

This site has had 3 applications since 2019: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P25/S3169/DIS Granted

  Bishopswood Farm Reades Lane Sonning Common RG4 9DR

  Discharge of condition(s) 15 (Landscaping (incl hardsurfacing and boundary treatment)), 17 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan) and 25 (Porous Paved Road Construction (prior to commencement)) on application P25/S0523/S73. (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) on planning application P24/S1051/FUL (Erection of seven dwellings with parking, amenity space and new pedestrian link into Sonning Common. Removal of existing steel framed Dutch Barn and cattle barn and re-use of former pole barn for domestic storage in association with the proposed dwellings) - changes to cycle stores and carports of plots 1-5 and re-siting of plots 1-7.)

  Decided 15 Dec 2025 Conditions
• P19/S2435/N4C Decided

  Bishopswood Farm Reades Lane Sonning Common RG4 9DR

  Change of use from agricultural building to Flexible Commercial Use.

  Decided 15 Oct 2019 Outline

1. 10 Mar 2026

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Consultation Period

   Previously Under Consideration.

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Consultation Period.

5. 4 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Planning Permission is Granted

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 4 September 2026, 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.

This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Bishopswood Farm Reades Lane Sonning Common RG4 9DR

  P25/S3169/DIS Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition(s) 15 (Landscaping (incl hardsurfacing and boundary treatment)), 17 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan) and 25 (Porous Paved Road Construction (prior to commencement)) on application P25/S0523/S73. (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) on planning application P24/S1051/FUL (Erection of seven dwellings with parking, amenity space and new pedestrian link into Sonning Common. Removal of existing steel framed Dutch Barn and cattle barn and re-use of former pole barn for domestic storage in association with the proposed dwellings) - changes to cycle stores and carports of plots 1-5 and re-siting of plots 1-7.)

  Granted Conditions 10 docs
  Several homes

• Bishopswood Farm, Reade's Lane, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9DR

  P23/S0153/NM Submitted 16 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to P22/S2847/FUL - change of proposed materials from plain clay roof tiles to slate roof tiles. Single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing single-storey extension. Part change of use from agricultural land to residential land.

  Decided Amendments Extension Roofing +1 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Bishopswood Farm Reade's Lane Gallowstree Common RG4 9DR

  P20/S0433/FUL Submitted 3 Feb 2020 100 yards away

  Restoration and Change of Use of Barns to Create Five Dwellings

  Granted Full applications 48 docs
  Several homes

• Bishopswood Farm, Reades Lane, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9DR

  P24/S1051/FUL Submitted 27 Mar 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of seven dwellings with parking, amenity space and new pedestrian link into Sonning Common. Removal of existing steel framed Dutch barn and cattle barn and re-use of former pole barn for domestic storage in association with the proposed dwellings (reduction in height and additional information in relation to ecology, waste management and carbon reduction, as shown on amended documents received 15th July 2024 and additional information in relation to drainage received 9th September 2024).

  Granted Full applications 39 docs
  Several homes

• Bishopswood Farm, Reade's Lane, Gallowstree Common, RG4 9DR

  P22/S4238/FUL Submitted 22 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Removal of existing steel framed Dutch barn and replacement with three two-bedroom dwellings with parking and amenity space. Provision of new pedestrian link into Sonning Common. (Further ecological information received 26th January 2023)

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Bishopswood Farm Reades Lane Sonning Common RG4 9DR

  P19/S2435/N4C Submitted 31 Jul 2019 200 yards away

  Change of use from agricultural building to Flexible Commercial Use.

  Decided Outline 10 docs

• P26/S2980/S73 Granted

  Rectory Pavilion, Chinnor Rugby Football Club Kingsey Road Thame OX9 3JL

  Variation of condition 4 (Hours of use of floodlighting), of planning permission P26/S1549/FUL (Construction of 8 floodlights with luminaires to provide floodlighting to existing rugby pitch following removal of existing lights).

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Conditions
• P26/S3564/DIS Granted

  Newlands, Northend, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6LQ

  Discharge of conditions 7 (surface water drainage works) and 8 (foul drainage works) on application ref. P25/S0770/S73 Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application P23/S2783/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with associated parking and landscaping) - brick work in lieu of render.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
• P26/S2573/DIS Granted

  The Boathouse, 2 The Moorings, Sheepwash Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, RG8 7RA

  Discharge of Conditions 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 6 (Bat & Bird Boxes) and 7 (Lighting) on Planning Permission P26/S0178/FUL (Demolition of existing and construction of a self-build replacement boathouse incorporating a wet dock, dry boat store and workshop at ground level, with two-bedroom residential accommodation above).

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Conditions
• P26/S3287/DIS Granted

  Two Tanners Cottages 25 Tanners Lane Chalkhouse Green Reading RG4 9AE

  Discharge of conditions 6(construction method statement for bats) and 7(enhancements for bats (and nesting birds)) on application ref. P24/S3165/HH Two storey side/rear extension. Single storey rear extension. Front porch extension.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Conditions
• P26/S1773/DIS Granted

  Land at Oxford Brookes University Wheatley Campus Waterperry Road Holton OX33 1HX

  Discharge condition(s) 8 (Drainage details) on planning application P17/S4254/O. Outline planning application, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except details of vehicular access, for demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of the site with up to 500 dwellings and associated works including; engineering operations, including site clearance, remediation, remodelling and deposition of inert fill material arising from demolition on site; installation of new and modification of existing services and utilities; construction of foul and surface water drainage systems, including SuDS; creation of noise mitigation bund and fencing; creation of public open space, leisure, sport and recreation facilities including equipped play areas; ecological mitigation works; construction of a building for community/sport use and associated car parking; construction of internal estate roads, private drives and other highways infrastructure and construction of pedestrian footpaths.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Conditions