Electrical Substation Purchas Road, Sutton Courtenay OX11 7BF - B4016 Appleford-on-Thames, OX14 4PQ

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Vale of White Horse

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Consultation Period.

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• Purchas Road, Sutton Courtenay OX11 7BF

  P26/V0879/T28 Submitted 9 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  The installation of a substation within a land plot of 3.8m x 3.8m. Grid Reference: SU 51460 92000

  Decided Telecoms 3 docs

• O K A Purchas Road Didcot OX11 7BF

  P26/V1832/A Submitted 18 May 2026 50 yards away

  High level building signage in individual letter to south facade Low level sign above set back entrance to south facade Directional signage board at main entrance from Purchas Road Directional signage board at service yard entrance from Purchas Road Internally illuminated company name/logo pylon on land facing Purchas Road

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• Didcot Power Station Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7HA

  P12/V2310/FUL Submitted 1 Nov 2012 50 yards away

  Installation of a new entrance barrier at the Engineering and Technical Suport Centre, Didcot Power Station (former Sports and Social Club). Including card reader and call point. Removal of existing barrier

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Land at Purchas Road, Didcot, OX11 7BF

  P25/V2462/FUL Submitted 14 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Demolition of the existing building and structures on site, and all other associated site clearance works. Construction of a data centre building (Class B8) with plant at roof level with an emergency generator (1no.) and associated flue (provided within an external compound adjoining the data centre building), sprinkler tanks and pumphouse, security guard house, and provision of kiosk substation. The development also comprises the construction of a new access and internal road and circulation areas, footpaths, provision of car and bicycle parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works and ancillary site infrastructure. Amended plans received 26 March 2026.

  Decided Full applications Demolition 155 docs

• Sports and Social Club Didcot Power Station Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7HA

  P12/V1299/FUL Submitted 7 Jun 2012 50 yards away

  Installation/replacement of doors/windows & air conditioning units to facilitate the Engineering and Technical support Centre at Didcot power station (former sport and social club)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• Sports & Social Club Didcot Power Station Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7HA

  P12/V0572/COU Submitted 5 Mar 2012 50 yards away

  Change of Use of sport and social club which is ancillary to Didcot A Power Station (sui generis) to an office (B1).

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• P26/V3511/LDP Refused

  13 Squires Road Watchfield Swindon SN6 8TW

  Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed for single storey rear extension

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P26/V2745/LDP Granted

  5L Bromsgrove Faringdon SN7 7JF

  Proposed installation of an external condenser unit and internal wall-mounted units for air-conditioning in my first floor flat.

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P26/V3608/LDP Granted

  South Lodge Abingdon Road Tubney Abingdon OX13 5QL

  Internal reconfiguration of the existing staircase to alleviate headroom restrictions at first floor; and the installation of a new rooflight.

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P26/V3423/LDP Granted

  67 Milton Road Sutton Courtenay Abingdon OX14 4BX

  Siting of a Mobile Home for Ancillary Use

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P26/V0713/LDE Granted

  Firs Cottage, Road Running Through Fyfield, Fyfield, Abingdon, OX13 5LR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use of Firs Cottage (as outlined in red on location plan 'LOC 002A') as a separate residential dwelling

  Received 23 Mar, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Lawful development