Downs House, Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LW

This site has had 3 applications since 2017: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• P26/V0379/LB Granted

  Downs House, Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LW

  Single-storey extension to existing orangery/link. Replace existing orangery/link roof. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor. Installation of 2no. air source heat pumps. (Description amended 2nd April 2026- reducing the number of air source heat pumps) (Amended plans received 2nd April 2026- stained black timber enclosure is proposed to surround the ASHPs. The roof of the link extension has been changed to a parapet roof) (Further noise information received 2nd April 2026 )

  Decided 13 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P17/V1229/LB Granted

  Downs House Rectory Lane Letcombe Bassett WANTAGE OX12 9LW

  Construction of a replacement rooflight to the existing kitchen and other minor roofing works.

  Decided 26 Jun 2017 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by Vale of White Horse

2. 18 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 May 2026

   Decision issued: Planning Permission is Granted

4. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Vale of White Horse granted permission on 13 May 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Downs House, Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LW

  P26/V0379/LB Submitted 12 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Single-storey extension to existing orangery/link. Replace existing orangery/link roof. Minor internal alterations to ground and first floor. Installation of 2no. air source heat pumps. (Description amended 2nd April 2026- reducing the number of air source heat pumps) (Amended plans received 2nd April 2026- stained black timber enclosure is proposed to surround the ASHPs. The roof of the link extension has been changed to a parapet roof) (Further noise information received 2nd April 2026 )

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 27 docs
  Small domestic

• Downs House Letcombe Bassett Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9LW

  P11/V0007 Submitted 5 Jan 2011 50 yards away

  Proposed construction of pedestrian bridge from private garden to paddock, all in the ownership of the applicant.

  Refused 13 docs

• Downs House Letcombe Bassett Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9LW

  P11/V2152/LB Submitted 21 Sep 2011 50 yards away

  Erection of a pedestrian access bridge for private use.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

• Downs House Letcombe Bassett Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9LW

  P11/V2151 Submitted 21 Sep 2011 50 yards away

  Erection of a pedestrian access bridge for private use.

  Granted 3 docs

• Cresscombe, Bassett Road, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LW

  P26/V0267/TCA Submitted 31 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Ash (right side of gate) - Fell to ground level. Roots are damaging drain system. Future excavation required once tree is removed T2 - Horse chestnut (left side of gate) - Reduce to previous points by 1-2m T3 - Maple - Reduce to previous points by 1-2m T4 - Beech - Reduce by approx 3-4m T5+T6 - Silver birch - Reduce to previous points by 1-2m

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Whites Farm House Bassett Road Letcombe Bassett Wantage OX12 9LW

  P26/V1669/TCA Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

  T1- Removal of plum tree

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• P26/V0673/HH Granted

  The Loanings, Faringdon Road, Frilford Heath, Abingdon, OX13 6QJ

  Demolition of existing conservatory and replace with new single storey and first floor extension, and internal alterations.

  Received 18 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• P26/V2918/HH Granted

  Melfort Hamels Lane Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5DJ

  Detached Hydro Therapy Pool with associated changing and external works

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder
• P26/V0800/HH Granted

  18 Radley Road Abingdon OX14 3PQ

  Proposed dropped kerb and vehicular crossover

  Received 31 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• P26/V2612/HH Granted

  Melfort Hamels Lane Boars Hill Oxford OX1 5DJ

  Proposed Internal Alterations & Extension

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder
• P26/V2091/HH Granted

  5 Hobbyhorse Lane, Sutton Courtenay, Abingdon, OX14 4BB

  Demolition of single-storey rear extension and erection of two-storey extension to eastern side of dwelling. Single-storey addition to western side to enlarge existing ancillary annex. Installation of rear dormer windows. Installation of covered walkway to rear of dwelling. Erection of new front porch. External alterations.

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Householder