The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

This site has had 9 applications since 2016: 8 approved, 1 refused.

• P17/V2362/LB Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Revision of approved permission under P17/V1183/FUL and P17/V1185/LB for removal of small toilet extension to the rear and construction of a new toilet block and Muniment room, in order to change the roof pitch

  Decided 19 Oct 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• P17/V2214/NM Refused

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Non-material amendment to P17/V1185/FUL to change the position of the internal platform lift. Alterations to provide powered access doors to the front reception and installation of a platform lift to gain access from the reception area to the main staircase and Old Magistrates Court

  Decided 22 Aug 2017 Amendments
• P17/V1184/LB Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Removal of small toilet extension to the rear and construction of a new toilet block and Muniment Room (as amended by drawing Plan-013 Rev C_change in roof material)

  Decided 23 Jun 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• P17/V1183/FUL Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Removal of small toilet extension to the rear and construction of a new toilet block and Muniment Room (as amended by drawing Plan-013 Rev C_change in roof material)

  Decided 23 Jun 2017 Full applications
• P17/V1186/LB Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Alterations to provide powered access doors ot the front reception and installation of a platform lift to gain access from the reception area to the main staircase and Old Magistrates Court

  Decided 23 Jun 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• P17/V1185/FUL Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Alterations to provide powered access doors to the front reception and installation of a platform lift to gain access from the reception area to the main staircase and Old Magistrates Court

  Decided 23 Jun 2017 Full applications
• P16/V0686/FUL Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close Abingdon OX14 3JD

  The application seeks approval for full planning permission and listed building consent to provide a comprehensive upgrade to the 1960's Abbey Hall by making it more accessible. The proposal includes remodeling of the lower level spaces with the formation of a new glazed public entrance with a cafe opening onto a new landscaped public piazza space, providing Abingdon with a new, vibrant and accessible venue. The scheme includes the removal of the front external escape stair and front and rear concrete ramps.

  Decided 27 May 2016 Full applications
• P16/V0687/LB Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close Abingdon OX14 3JD

  The application seeks approval for full planning permission and listed building consent to provide a comprehensive upgrade to the 1960's Abbey Hall by making it more accessible. The proposal includes remodeling of the lower level spaces with the formation of a new glazed public entrance with a cafe opening onto a new landscaped public piazza space, providing Abingdon with a new, vibrant and accessible venue. The scheme includes the removal of the front external escape stair and front and rear concrete ramps.

  Decided 27 May 2016 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 23 Aug 2017

   Received by Vale of White Horse

2. 5 Sep 2017

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Oct 2017

   Decision issued: Planning Permission

4. 1 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• P17/V1184/LB Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Removal of small toilet extension to the rear and construction of a new toilet block and Muniment Room (as amended by drawing Plan-013 Rev C_change in roof material)

  Decided 23 Jun 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
• P17/V1183/FUL Granted

  The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  Removal of small toilet extension to the rear and construction of a new toilet block and Muniment Room (as amended by drawing Plan-013 Rev C_change in roof material)

  Decided 23 Jun 2017 Full applications

Vale of White Horse granted permission on 19 October 2017, 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Guildhall Abbey Close ABINGDON OX14 3JD

  P17/V2214/NM Submitted 7 Aug 2017 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to P17/V1185/FUL to change the position of the internal platform lift. Alterations to provide powered access doors to the front reception and installation of a platform lift to gain access from the reception area to the main staircase and Old Magistrates Court

  Refused Amendments 3 docs

• 15-16 Cosners House, Abbey Road , Abingdon, OX14 3JD

  P16/V3339/TCA Submitted 18 Apr 2016 50 yards away

  1 x Pear Remove To Ground Level and Apply Herbicide to the stump Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Old Abbey House Hotel, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD

  P25/V0962/DIS Submitted 29 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 (Historic Report - Recording) on application P21/V3388/LB (Part demolition of rear of building, replacement extension and other internal alterations to create a hotel)

  Decided Conditions Extension Demolition 3 docs

• 15-16, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD

  P21/V1603/DIS Submitted 28 May 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 (joinery details) on listed building application P21/V0601/LB. (Internal refurbishment as described in the Design and Heritage Impact Statement)

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 15-16 Abbey Close Abingdon OX14 3JD

  P26/V2761/TCA Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  3 - semi-mature Acer - Further balance of crown. Crown reduced by 2 meters

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 15-16 Abbey Close Abingdon OX14 3JD

  P26/V2762/TPO Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Mature Cedar - Branches encroaching building to be cut back by 2 meters to ensure no branches overhang the building to provide sufficient clearance - TPO (ref: T1 of TPO 22V07)

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• P26/V2291/FUL Granted

  Chandler House Cumnor Road Farmoor Oxford OX2 9NS

  Retrospective planning approval for car park following planning permission ref: P24/V1619/FUL.

  Received 12 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P26/V1681/FUL Granted

  Sunningwell Cricket Club Sunningwell Abingdon OX13 6RD

  Replacement cricket pavilion including changing rooms, club room and storage.

  Received 14 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P26/V3051/FUL Granted

  Mission Hall, Main Street, East Challow, Wantage, OX12 9SN

  Change of use from Class F to mixed uses falling with Class E and Class F.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• P26/V1504/FUL Granted

  22-26 The Clock House Ock Street Abingdon OX14 5SW

  External alterations to the building.

  Received 5 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P26/V0111/FUL Granted

  Charney Manor, Charney Bassett, Wantage, OX12 0EJ

  Change of use application from agricultural land (sheep paddock) to dog exercise park. Part removal of existing fence, part installation of new fence along Conservation Area boundary, part existing fence upgrade. Unaltered access road and existing carpark.

  Received 14 Jan, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications