Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

This site has had 6 applications since 2022: 4 approved, 2 refused.

• 26/01707/LBC Granted

  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.

  Decided 2 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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
• 22/02378/LBC Refused

  Freeland Methodist Church Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

  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

  Decided 16 Nov 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by West Oxfordshire

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 2 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

5. 2 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Under consideration.

West Oxfordshire granted permission on 2 October 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  26/01707/LBC Submitted 14 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

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

  22/01956/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2022 150 yards 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 150 yards 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

  22/02378/LBC Submitted 24 Aug 2022 150 yards away

  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

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer 88 docs
  Small domestic

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

  25/02936/FUL Submitted 2 Dec 2025 150 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 162 Wroslyn Road Freeland Witney Oxfordshire OX29 8AQ

  23/00240/HHD Submitted 30 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Installation of two air-source heat pumps at the rear of the property.

  Granted Householder 8 docs
  Domestic

• 25/02635/FUL Granted

  53 Swinbrook Road Carterton Oxfordshire OX18 1DY

  Extension and conversion of the existing bungalow to create two dwellings, the sub-division of the residential garden, and the erection of two semi detached dwellings with access and associated landscaping.

  Received 27 Oct, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01840/FUL Granted

  The Bell Inn Langford Lechlade Oxfordshire GL7 3LF

  Construction of freestanding oak pergola to outdoor terrace.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01895/FUL Granted

  Beggars Lodge Great Tew Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4JP

  Installation of a 20,000 litre water storage tank for irrigation of approved tree planting within the wider grounds of Beggars Lodge

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01559/FUL Refused

  Barn At Churchill Road Kingham Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6TA

  Conversion of barn to a single one bedroom self-build dwelling, and associated landscaping works

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01744/FUL Granted

  Whiteways Technical Centre Enstone Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4EE

  Permanent retention of the existing temporary staff car park.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 30 Jul 2026 Full applications