Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Oakwood House and the Close

Oakwood House and the Close is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 31 October 1983. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 40% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Oakwood House and the Close
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1183143
Date first listed	31 October 1983
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.59851, -1.65341 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1183143

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Oakwood House and the Close, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Oakwood House and the Close

Name	Grade	Distance
29 and 31, High Street	II	43 m
20, High Street	II	72 m
The Firs	II	73 m
The White House	II	76 m
The Chestnuts	II	80 m
Prince of Wales Public House	II	83 m
Elm Tree House	II*	83 m
Village School with former schoolmaster’s house	II	95 m
13, High Street	II	103 m
40 and 42, High Street	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakwood House and the Close listed?

Yes. Oakwood House and the Close is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1183143, first listed on 31 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Oakwood House and the Close?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Vale of White Horse, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.