Brownfield land register

The Brownfield Land Register is a requirement for all Local Planning Authorities through the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) and the Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land Register) Regulations 2017.

The register encourages the reuse of brownfield sites or “previously developed land” as defined by the National Planning Policy Framework and is intended to speed up the planning process for such sites. The register focuses on the redevelopment of sites for residential use but can include other uses such as offices and retail provided they support a residential element.

The Register comprises of two parts:

Part 1 is compulsory for every Local Planning Authority and identifies all brownfield sites with full or outline planning permission. It also contains brownfield sites that may be considered as appropriate for residential development, having regard to local and national policy; and
Part 2 is discretionary but does have prescribed details and actions. Sites included in Part 1 of the register can then be considered for inclusion in Part 2, where they can obtain ‘permission in principle’, subject to relevant publicity and consultation. Part 2 is discretionary and is intended to speed up the planning process for redevelopment of brownfield sites.

A brownfield site is included in the register where it:

has an area of 0.25 hectares or is capable of supporting at least five dwellings;
is promoted for residential development;
is achievable (development can take place within 15 years of the entry date); and
is suitable for residential development.

In addition to the above, the following points are also considered as part of the process to assess the suitability of brownfield sites for residential development. This is in accordance with national guidance.

Any adverse impacts on the natural environment
Any adverse impacts on the local built environment, in particular on heritage assets
Any adverse impacts on the local amenity that such development might cause for intended occupiers or occupiers of neighbouring properties
The strategic policies of Local Plan 2031 Part 1 and Local Plan 2031 Part 2
National Policies and advice
Guidance issued by the Secretary of State

You can see a map of the brownfield sites contained in the register using the links below.

We’re legally obliged to publish a register of the brownfield land available for development in Vale of White Horse. We’ve put this register together according to the government’s guidance.

The Brownfield Register was updated in May 2025, and published in July 2025.

Download a copy of the brownfield land register

Vale of White Horse District Council Brownfield Register 2025 Brownfield land register

The relevant maps for sites on the register are as follows:

2 Gloucester Street, Faringdon, SN7 7HY

2 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HW

3 Laburnum Road, Botley, OX2 9EL

22 Stert Street, Abingdon, OX14 3JP

22-26 The Clock House, Ock Street, Abingdon, OX14 5SW

41 Market Place Wantage OX12 8AW

164 Westminster Way, Oxford, OX2 0LR

Andersey Farm, Grove Park Drive, Lockinge, OX12 8SG