R56 Building, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, OX11 0QX

1. 26 Jan 2026

   Received by Vale of White Horse

2. 20 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Planning Permission is Granted

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Vale of White Horse granted permission on 8 April 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.

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.

• Avon Road Car Park, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, OX11 0QX

  P21/V2207/DIS Submitted 29 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 (Landscaping implementation) in application P21/V0430/FUL. Solar Photovoltaic Carport System.

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Land south of Road 4 and west of Road 6, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX

  P26/V0795/FUL Submitted 30 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of a Class E building with associated infrastructure.

  Decided Full applications 93 docs

• Building R6 Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Sci And Innovation Campus Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 0QX

  P12/V1530/DIS Submitted 12 Jul 2012 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 2 of Planning permission P09/V1690.

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• Land at South Car Park, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Oxford, Didcot, OX11 0QX

  P20/V3040/NM Submitted 20 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to P20/V0419/FUL for a change to the proposed construction materials. Demolition of Building R46 and erection of an employment building with associated car parking and landscaping

  Decided Amendments Demolition 14 docs

• Building R55 Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell (in the parish of Chilton) OX11 0QX

  P15/V0070/FUL Submitted 12 Jan 2015 50 yards away

  Installation of one extract flue on the south elevation.

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Building R1, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX

  P24/V1802/NM Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Non material amendment on application P23/V2546/FUL to amended external works layout, The addition of plant at roof level, Revised plans for line of demolition, Revised elevations & sections for updated riser enclosure and omission of chamber vent pipe, Revised external works for updated surface finishes, kerb lines and drainage channels. (The partial demolition of Building R1 and erection of an extension to Building R1 for laser facility (Class E(g)).

  Decided Amendments Extension Demolition 15 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