Planning application
Downs House, Rectory Lane, Letcombe Bassett, Wantage, OX12 9LW
Works: Extension Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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 )
As published by the council, reference P26/V0379/LB
Application record
- Reference
- P26/V0379/LB
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Listed Building Consent is Granted
- Received
- 12 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 18 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 13 May 2026
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- OX12 9LW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Feb 2026
Received by Vale of White Horse
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18 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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13 May 2026
Decision issued: Listed Building Consent is Granted
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9 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, an architecture practice registered in Swindon
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