Didcot, OX11 8RJ Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Conversion of the site from a charity shop into a Banking Hub to include part of the shopfront and entrance door to be replaced, new low level wall to match existing, the installation of two louvres and an external condenser. Externally advertisement proposals include the installation of two main fascia signs, one of which to be illuminated, and one illuminated projecting sign. Inside the shopfront windows, proposals include an illuminated directory of services and bank availability poster and two illuminated marketing posters. On the shopfront door, signage will include an opening hours sign and a CCTV sign. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 13 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 13 Oct 2026, from South Oxfordshire's recent extensions. Comments are open until 22 Sept 2026.

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Site constraints 2

Agricultural Land Classification
Agricultural Land Classification: URBAN | Neighbourhood Plan Areas: Didcot Neighbourhood Plan Area | District Boundaries SOUTH | Historic Permitted Development Restrictions P77/W0530Council record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Inside the Didcot built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
OX11 8RJ
Received
18 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Aug 2026
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ridge & Partners LLP

Decision outlook

Day 27 of the 56-day target. South Oxfordshire usually decides extensions by day 56.

Day 2729 days to the 56-day target
56%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
297decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by South Oxfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. South Oxfordshire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 12 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
25 Aug 2026
Comments by
22 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
13 Oct 2026
South Oxfordshire
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#39 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Oxfordshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #47 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #23 of 296
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #89 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #105 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
163 decided (1-9 homes)
56%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,529
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026