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

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

• P26/V0378/HH 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 ) Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan received 2nd April 2026)

  Decided 13 May 2026 Householder
• 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: Listed Building Consent 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  P26/V0378/HH 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 ) Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan received 2nd April 2026)

  Granted Householder Extension Trees 41 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/V3290/LB Granted

  1 High Street, Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6RZ

  Installation of underground cable across listed road bridge.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P26/V2495/LB Granted

  6 The Square Abingdon OX14 5AR

  Internal and external alterations to the existing single-storey rear ground floor extension and new external flue and rooflight.

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P26/V3055/LB Granted

  Kingston Lisle House Kingston Lisle Park Kingston Lisle Wantage OX12 9QQ

  Erection of a walled garden glass house. (Revised scheme to listed building consent reference P25/V0164/LB).

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P26/V3258/LB Granted

  5 Kings Lane Harwell Didcot OX11 0EJ

  Replace existing rotten single-pane windows with new timber double-glazed windows

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• P26/V2608/LB Granted

  17 Road Running Through Wytham Wytham Oxford OX2 8QA

  Installation of an electric wood burning stove and external luminaire

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings