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Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

Refused West Oxfordshire 22/02378/LBC Listed Building Consent

Works: Loft or dormer Small domestic

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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Internal and external alterations to convert Methodist Church (F1), to form a single dwelling (C3), with associated works to include the insertion of roof lights and the construction of a new boundary wall

As published by the council, reference 22/02378/LBC

Application record

Reference
22/02378/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Refuse
Received
24 Aug 2022
Validated
24 Aug 2022
Decided
16 Nov 2022
Ward
Freeland and Hanborough
Parish
Freeland
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
OX29 8AQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Oxfordshire register

This site has had 6 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 2 refused.

  • 26/01707/LBC Awaiting decision

    Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    Internal and external alterations to convert Methodist Chapel to a community hub, incorporating a café, events space and village shop. Alterations to include thermal performance upgrades, repair and retention of the existing roof, windows and historic fabric, replacement of timber doors on west and south elevations with glazed timber doors along with installation of air source heat pump and accessibility improvements and associated works.

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01706/FUL Awaiting decision

    Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    Conversion of Freeland Methodist church to a community hub, incorporating a café, events space and village shop. Works to include installation of air source heat pump, erection of a timber storage shed and alterations to boundary treatment along with associated landscaping, cycle parking and accessibility improvements

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 25/02936/FUL Granted

    Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    Change of use to Classes E (shop and cafe) and F.2 (local community uses)

    Decided 22 Jan 2026 Full applications
  • 22/02377/FUL Refused

    Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    Conversion of Methodist Church (F1), to form a single dwelling (C3), with associated works to include the construction of a boundary wall

    Decided 16 Nov 2022 Full applications
  • 22/01956/FUL Granted

    Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    Change of use to Class E (shop and cafe) and F2 (local community uses)

    Decided 1 Sep 2022 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Aug 2022

    Received by West Oxfordshire

  2. 16 Nov 2022

    Decision issued: Refuse

  3. 19 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Edgars Limited Agent, registered in Witney

Active · incorporated 2001 · Witney

168 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 88% granted

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Documents

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88 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

West Oxfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    22/01956/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2022 0m away

    Change of use to Class E (shop and cafe) and F2 (local community uses)

    Granted Full applications 10 docs

  • Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    22/02377/FUL Submitted 24 Aug 2022 0m away

    Conversion of Methodist Church (F1), to form a single dwelling (C3), with associated works to include the construction of a boundary wall

    Refused Full applications 96 docs
    Small domestic

  • Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    25/02936/FUL Submitted 2 Dec 2025 0m away

    Change of use to Classes E (shop and cafe) and F.2 (local community uses)

    Granted Full applications 11 docs

  • 181 Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AL

    24/00292/HHD Submitted 9 Feb 2024 98m away

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear extension to create additional living space over two floors.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
    Small domestic

  • Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    26/01707/LBC Submitted 14 Jul 2026 144m away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

    Internal and external alterations to convert Methodist Chapel to a community hub, incorporating a café, events space and village shop. Alterations to include thermal performance upgrades, repair and retention of the existing roof, windows and historic fabric, replacement of timber doors on west and south elevations with glazed timber doors along with installation of air source heat pump and accessibility improvements and associated works.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

  • Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

    26/01706/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2026 144m away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

    Conversion of Freeland Methodist church to a community hub, incorporating a café, events space and village shop. Works to include installation of air source heat pump, erection of a timber storage shed and alterations to boundary treatment along with associated landscaping, cycle parking and accessibility improvements

    Awaiting decision Full applications
    Small domestic

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  • 26/01740/LBC Granted

    Shipton Grange House High Street Shipton Under Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6DG

    Internal and external alterations to include replacement of rainwater goods and rooflights, roof and chimney repairs, installation of a chimney pot and flue for a log burner, installation of ventilation grilles and roof vents, internal reconfiguration of utility and bathroom accommodation, formation of a double-height entrance void, replacement of flooring, radiators, doors and joinery, and associated repair works

    17 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/02208/LBC Awaiting decision

    Manor Farm Main Road Curbridge Witney Oxfordshire OX29 7NT

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    11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01816/LBC Granted

    74 High Street Witney Oxfordshire OX28 6HL

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    27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01253/LBC Granted

    Bylands East End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BG

    Internal and external alterations to include construction of single storey rear extension, changes to internal layout and roof materials together with associated landscaping.

    21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
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    92 Acre End Street Eynsham Witney Oxfordshire OX29 4PD

    Roof repairs and replacement of two existing Velux rooflights.

    20 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings