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P26/S2741/FUL - Full Application Approved
DemolitionNew homes

Proposal

Demolition of the existing three bed bungalow and erection of a four bed family home. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Jul 2026
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Approved
2 Sept 2026

Approved on 2 Sept 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Sept 2026

Documents 1

Application forms 1

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Site constraints 3

Agricultural Land Classification
Agricultural Land Classification: GRADE_3 | Neighbourhood Plan Areas: Sonning Common Neighbourhood Plan Area | District Boundaries SOUTH | Historic Permitted Development Restrictions P73/H0818 | Historic Permitted Development Restrictions P98/S0366Council record
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Also on the record
Inside the Sonning Common built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
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

Council
South Oxfordshire
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
RG4 9SH
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Sept 2026
Decision
Planning Permission is Granted
Decision date
2 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sylvaland Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 61 days from validation, 4 days slower than South Oxfordshire's median of 57 for demolitions. Approved, as 96% of demolitions here are.

49%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
48decided in the last year

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

Public comments

1comment received
1 neutral

Last counted 5 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
24 Jul 2026
Comments by
21 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
3 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
14 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
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P25/S3122/FUL
2025 Refused
14 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Demolition of the existing three bed bungalow and construction of a new self-build four b…
P25/S3122/FUL
2025 Approved
16 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Erection of a single-storey ancillary outbuilding.
P25/S2798/HH
2025 Approved
16 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Erection of a single-storey ancillary outbuilding.
P25/S2798/HH
2024 Approved
Springhill Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Demolition of single storey conservatory and proposed new two storey dwelling with integr…
P24/S0645/FUL
2024 Approved
Springhill Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Demolition of single storey conservatory and proposed new two storey dwelling with integr…
P24/S0645/FUL
2023 Approved
5 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Installation of an air source heat pump at ground level in front of the property.
P23/S1912/HH
2023 Approved
5 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Installation of an air source heat pump at ground level in front of the property.
P23/S1912/HH
2022 Approved
22 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
The demolition of an existing bungalow and outbuilding and the erection of a new four-bed…
P22/S4573/FUL
2022 Approved
22 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
The demolition of an existing bungalow and outbuilding and the erection of a new four-bed…
P22/S4573/FUL
2022 Approved
14 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
First floor extensions with two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and g…
P22/S4110/HH
2022 Approved
14 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
First floor extensions with two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and g…
P22/S4110/HH
2022 Approved
13A Kidmore Lane, Sonning Common, RG4 9SH
T1; Oak tree to be maintained by evenly, pruning 2.5-3m off lateral growth to encourage m…
P22/S3058/TPO
2022 Approved
13A Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Erection of entrance gate and posts.
P22/S3322/HH
2022 Approved
13A Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Erection of entrance gate and posts.
P22/S3322/HH
2022 Approved
12 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
The installation of 4 rooflights.
P22/S0567/LDP
2022 Approved
12 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
The installation of 4 rooflights.
P22/S0567/LDP
2021 Approved
10 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Proposed single storey side extension
P21/S3631/LDP
2021 Approved
10 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Proposed single storey side extension
P21/S3631/LDP
2020 Approved
16 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
New Front Porch
P20/S3698/HH
2017 Approved
13A Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Erection of Single Storey Carport.
P17/S1693/HH
2017 Approved
18 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Conversion of loft space to form habitable room incorporating dormer window to the rear e…
P17/S1435/LDP
2017 Approved
18 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Conversion of loft space to form habitable room incorporating dormer window to the rear e…
P17/S1435/LDP
2017 Approved
16 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Single storey rear extension and new front/rear dormers
P17/S0804/HH
2017 Approved
16 Kidmore Lane Sonning Common RG4 9SH
Single storey rear extension and new front/rear dormers
P17/S0804/HH
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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings