14 dwellings at 1 The Green, Drayton, Abingdon

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing one dwelling and outbuildings to build 14 homes with access, parking, landscaping, drainage and related works.

“The application seeks full planning permission for the demolition of the existing single dwelling and ancillary outbuildings, and the erection of 14 dwellings, with associated car parking and landscaping.”

Officer report

The site

The approximately 0.4-hectare site lies within Drayton’s village, is surrounded by homes, and is accessed from Kiln Lane via a public right of way.

“The application site is located within the village of Drayton and extends approximately 0.4 hectares. The site is currently occupied by a detached bungalow with a detached garage/workshop and other ancillary structures. The site has mostly been cleared of trees and vegetation.”

“The site is accessed from Kiln Lane to the south, a public right of way, off Steventon Road to the east. It is surrounded by existing residential properties on all sides and is relatively flat, except for the steep incline of approximately 3.0 metres at the northern end of the site.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, finding the development sustainable, policy-compliant and beneficial for housing, including affordable homes, with impacts suitably mitigated.

“The proposal would make a positive contribution towards local housing supply through the provision of 14 new dwellings (net gain of 13 dwellings), including 35% affordable housing, delivering both market and affordable homes and contributing to identified housing needs. The development would also generate economic benefits during construction and through future household expenditure within the local area.”

“Whilst the proposal will result in some adverse impacts, including the loss of existing trees and vegetation, an increase in the intensity of development on the site, additional traffic movements and temporary disturbance during construction, officers consider these impacts to be limited in extent and appropriately mitigated through the proposed layout, landscaping, planning conditions and planning obligations.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council and residents raised concerns about scale, traffic, access, drainage, privacy, ecology, contamination, parking and infrastructure, while most technical consultees had no objection subject to safeguards.

“Drayton Parish Council Second Consultation (June 2026) No comments received.”

“First Consultation (October 2025) Objection • The proposed number of houses has increased from 8 to 15 and this is considered to be over-development of a 0.4 acre plot. • Concerns about the impact of increased traffic as a result of this development • Concerns about the number of car journeys that a development of 15 houses will incur and the impact this has on highway safety. • Concerns regarding the suitability of the access and visibility onto the Steventon Road.”

Officer report

Public views

Twenty-three objections were received during the second consultation, alongside one earlier letter supporting affordable housing, smaller homes and visual improvements.

“Objections - 23 Second Consultation (June 2026) 9 further letters of objection have been received and the following concerns raised: • Loss of trees • Loss of pond • The number of dwellings proposed appears excessive for the size and layout of the site. • The layout is too cramped, with limited space for vehicle movement and insufficient provision for waste storage.”

“First Consultation (October 2025) One letter of support has been received: • The proposal makes excellent use of waste land • The proposal provides some much needed affordable housing, as well as smaller properties to benefit the much needed housing market. • The proposal will improve the visual amenity of the area Comments - 0”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker objected, the agent spoke in support, and the ward member spoke on the application.

Members’ debate

Members considered whether contamination conditions and mitigation measures were sufficient and concluded they provided an acceptable framework for development.

“Members debated the application with regard to the contamination conditions and concluded that the conditions and associated mitigation measures were appropriate and would adequately safeguard against any risk of harm. Members also noted that Condition 4 was a pre-commencement condition, requiring the relevant works and approvals to be secured before development could begin.”

Minutes

The vote

A motion to approve the application was proposed, seconded and carried when put to the vote.

“A motion, proposed by Councillor Jenny Hannaby and seconded by Councillor Robert Maddison, to approve the application was carried on being put to the vote.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to the conditions in the report and the officer’s update.

“RESOLVED: to approve planning application P25/S2033/FUL subject to the conditions set out in the report and in the update provided by the officer.”

Minutes

Updated conditions

The update changed delivery times and added limits on construction and demolition working hours, with the applicant agreeing to the amendments.

“The Planning Officer provided an update to the committee and advised that Condition 21, relating to construction delivery times, had been amended to restrict deliveries to between 7.30am and 9.30am and between 4.00pm and 6.00pm. The Planning Officer further advised that an additional condition had been included to restrict construction and demolition works to between 8.00am and 6.00pm on Mondays to Fridays and between 8.00am and 1.00pm…”

“Vale of White Horse District Council - Planning Committee Minutes - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on Saturdays, with no such works permitted on Sundays or public holidays. Members were advised that the applicant had confirmed their agreement to these amendments.”

Minutes