Planning application
The Old House 49 Northcourt Road Abingdon OX14 1PJ
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Conservation-led repair and reconstruction of the upper sections of the North, Central and South chimney stacks using handmade wood-fired bricks and traditional non-hydraulic lime mortar, including replacement of cement-based repairs, lime flaunching and reclaimed clay chimney pots, to match the existing height, footprint and appearance.
As published by the council, reference P26/V2903/LB
Application record
- Reference
- P26/V2903/LB
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: Listed Building Consent is Granted
- Received
- 13 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 13 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 8 Sep 2026
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- OX14 1PJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Vale of White Horse register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.
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P25/V2822/LB Granted
The Old House 49 Northcourt Road Abingdon OX14 1PJ
Conservation-led repairs and refurbishment to the listed building and its curtilage structures (including the garage), comprising roof repairs, masonry repairs, lime plaster reinstatement, window and door refurbishment, rainwater goods replacement, and minor upgrades to building services, using traditional breathable materials and like-for-like detailing (as supported by a Preliminary Roost Assessment report received 20 March 2026).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jul 2026
Received by Vale of White Horse
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5 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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4 Sep 2026
Status changed to Under Consideration
Previously Consultation Period.
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8 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Listed Building Consent is Granted
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
The Breathable House Company Ltd Agent, registered in Wallingford
Active · incorporated 2021 · Wallingford
3 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
11 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Vale of White Horse granted permission on 8 September 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.
About heritage and listed building applications
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.
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