New dwelling planning approval in Vale of White Horse
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 22 Jun 2026.
Of 93 new dwelling planning applications decided by Vale of White Horse in the last 5 years, 88% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Vale of White Horse
- Extension : 98% approved (360 decided)
- Rear extension : 99% approved (188 decided)
- Demolition : 95% approved (130 decided)
- Roof / fenestration : 98% approved (88 decided)
- Outbuilding / garden room : 94% approved (83 decided)
- Loft conversion : 96% approved (82 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 96% approved (76 decided)
- Side extension : 97% approved (74 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Vale of White Horse, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Vale of White Horse decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.