Culham Storage Limited, Land to the north of the Culham Science Centre, Thame Lane, Clifton Hampden, OX14 3GY

1. 1 Apr 2026

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 6 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Discharge Details Agreed

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Culham Storage Limited, Land to the north of the Culham Science Centre, Thame Lane, near Clifton Hampden, OX14 3GY

  P26/S0702/DIS Submitted 6 Mar 2026 0m away

  Discharge of conditions 6(Biodiversity Construction Environmental Management Plan), 10(Wheel Washing) and 12(WSI) on application ref. P24/S1498/FUL The development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), comprising a 500 megawatt (MW) battery storage facility with associated infrastructure, access and landscaping, with a connection into the Culham Jet National Grid substation.

  Decided Conditions 7 docs

• Pylon CD22 Off Thame Lane Cullham OX14 3GY

  P18/S0443/T28 Submitted 7 Feb 2018 0m away

  Installation of two 300mm Microwave Dishes at a height of 35.0m and 35.5m on the existing 39.1m Steel Pylon, together with development ancillary thereto.

  Granted Telecoms 12 docs

• UKAEA Culham Science Centre near Clifton Hampden OX14 3DB

  P18/S0871/FUL Submitted 9 Mar 2018 6m away

  Demolition of current B15 Building to allow for the development of Pit Lane Facility (Use Class B1b).

  Granted Full applications Demolition 24 docs
  Major scheme

• UK A E A Culham Science Centre near Clifton Hampden OX14 3DB

  P19/S0355/FUL Submitted 1 Feb 2019 86m away

  Extension to existing RACE building with associated car parking spaces.

  Granted Full applications Extension 31 docs
  Major scheme

• Land north of B15 Culham Science Centre Culham OX14 3DB

  P17/S3547/FUL Submitted 4 Oct 2017 95m away

  Erection of a temporary building for Oxbotica as part of their autonomous vehicle research activities (Part Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Land north of The Cut The Cut Culham Science Centre near Clifton Hampden OX14 3DB

  P21/S4638/FUL Submitted 1 Nov 2021 124m away

  Construction of a temporary research and development building and associated office, and welfare facilities.

  Withdrawn Full applications 26 docs

• 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).

  17 Jun 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.

  30 Jul 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.

  19 May 2026 Conditions
• P26/S1774/DIS Granted

  Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus, Waterperry Road, Holton, OX33 1HX

  Discharge of Condition 10 (Surface Water Drainage) on application ref, P23/S1407/RM Reserved Matters application for the erection of 447 dwellings, including affordable housing together with sports facilities, associated infrastructure, internal roads, car parking, public open space and landscaping, pursuant to Outline Planning Permission 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).

  19 May 2026 Conditions
• P26/S4080/DIS Decided

  Thatched Cottage Chazey Heath Mapledurham Reading RG4 7UF

  Discharge of Conditions 4 (Landscaping Scheme (trees and shrubs only)) and 18 (Ecology Enhancements) of planning ref. P25/S2700/FUL New detached dwelling on existing residential plot. The Grade II thatched cottage will be annexed and restored in conjunction with the new build dwelling. Relocation of the site access to give the thatched cottage visual dominance. New landscaping. Retention of existing hedgerow and trees on site boundary. No increase in the number of residential properties.

  11 Sep 2026 Conditions