Now updated for the new National Planning Policy Framework (August 2026). What changed

Planning appeals by council

Vale of White Horse planning appeals

Only 19 appeals were decided against Vale of White Horse in the year, which is too few to read a rate from.

Appeals decided
19
Allowed
4
Allowed rate
n/a
England
31%

What this means if you are objecting

With a sample this small, the percentage would move several points on a single decision, so we have not quoted one. The England figure below is the better guide.

Householder appeals

5 householder appeals were decided against Vale of White Horse, with 40% allowed. These are extensions, loft conversions and the like, and they are decided under a faster procedure than a full planning appeal.

Against the rest of South East

Across South East, inspectors allowed 31% of planning appeals on average. Vale of White Horse is a shire district.

Other councils in South East

Every English council

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Figures cover April 2025 to March 2026 and come from the Planning Inspectorate, Decisions by LPA and decision maker, published under the Open Government Licence. Section 78 planning appeals only. “Allowed” means the inspector granted permission the council had refused. Source data.

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