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Planning appeals in Oxford City Council, 2025
53 appeals decided in 2025, 33% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed19 December 2025· minor337268458 Dashwood Road, Oxford, OX4 4SH
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a two storey building to create 1 x 2 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Provision of private amenity space and car parking
- Dismissed19 December 2025· minor337096055 Randolph Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1YA
Demolition of 2no. 2 storey buildings. Retention and redevelopment of 1no. 3.5 storey building, including the erection of a 2 storey extension to provide 5no. 1 bed and 1no. 2 bed apartments (use class C3). Erection of 2no. 4 bed dwelling houses fronting Randolph Street (use class C3). Provision of landscaping, cycle and refuse storage.
- Dismissed18 December 2025· householder337190934 - 36 York Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8NW
described in the application form as “Conversion of two existing outbuildings to create an ancillary annexe. Insertion of 1no. door to west elevation & installation of solar panels to roof (retrospective)
- Dismissed8 December 2025· householder33748511 Derwent Avenue, Oxford, Oxon. , OX3 0AR
first floor side extension to dwelling
- Dismissed20 November 2025· minor3369328331-331a Banbury Road, Oxford , OX2 7PL
change of use of dwellings (Class C3) to boarding house accommodation (Class C2)
- Dismissed18 November 2025· minor336864633, Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HJ
erection of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension and external stair to create 2 x 1 bed flats (Use Class C3). Erection of a single storey rear extension to existing dwelling. Provision of car parking, bin and cycle storage
- Dismissed12 September 2025· minor336895212, West Street, , Osney, Oxford, OX2 0BQ
change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)
- Dismissed12 September 2025· minor336876274, Mill Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 0AL
change of use of dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)
- Allowed11 September 2025· householder3368999133 Edgeway Road, Oxford, OX30HF
the erection of single storey link extension from dwellinghouse to garage & conversion of garage into habitable space with formation of front dormer at first floor level
- Allowed8 September 2025· minor3368318Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, 44-46 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3HA
change of use from restaurant/café (Use Class E(b)) to a mixed-use restaurant and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 24/01125/VAR, dated 20 June 2024
- Dismissed12 August 2025· householder336644767 St. Lukes Road, Oxford, OX4 3JE
erection of a first-floor side and rear extension
- Dismissed5 August 2025· householder336690456 Asquith Road, Oxford, OX4 4RH
demolition of the existing rear extension and the erection of a single storey rear extension
- Dismissed28 July 2025· ldc3360588165a Kingston Road, Oxford, OX2 6EG
use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
- Dismissed22 July 2025· minor3362926299-301 London Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9HL
the demolition of existing two storey building; erection of a new building (two and three storeys) comprising eight flats (6 x 1 bed and 2 x 2 bed) along with private amenity space, bicycle and bin storage
- Allowed11 July 2025· householder336395034 Balfour Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6AQ
demolition of existing conservatory and erection of 6.0 metre single storey extension
- Dismissed3 July 2025· householder336503648 Chilswell Road, Oxford, OX1 4PJ
a rear single storey side return extension and rear 1st floor extension
- Dismissed18 June 2025· minor336195223 Bernwood Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9LG
Change of use of dwelling house (Use Class C3) to supported living accommodation for adults (Use Class C2), demolition of outbuilding/shed, two storey side extension and part single storey/part two storey rear extension
- Dismissed16 June 2025· householder335488673 Fern Hill Road, Oxford, OX4 2JW
a “part 1st Floor Rear Extension
- Allowed11 June 2025· householder33630097 Abberbury Avenue, Oxford, OX4 4EU
the demolition of a garage and the erection of a two storey side extension with integral garage
- Dismissed5 June 2025· householder335466347 Cumberland Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2BZ
- Dismissed4 June 2025· householder3361170424 Marston Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0JE
the change of use of dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (use class 4)
- Allowed29 May 2025· minor336159577 Long Lane, Oxford, OX4 3TN
the change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4), demolition of garage and provision of bin and bike stores
- Allowed21 May 2025· householder335791268 Derwent Avenue, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0AS
a ‘partial rear extension 4.06 meters depth’
- Allowed9 May 2025· major3354459Land at Bayswater Farm, Bayswater Farm Road, Oxford
- Dismissed9 May 2025· major3353532Land at Bayswater Farm, Bayswater Farm Road, Oxford, OX3 8EB
for up to 121 dwellings and a care home, including open space and green infrastructure
- Dismissed29 April 2025· minor3353243Wheatsheaf Yard, Blue Boar Street, Oxford, OX1 4EE
to convert the first and second floors into four 1 bedroom Flats. This includes interior remodelling to the property on the first and second floors whilst retaining the bar on the ground floor. The provision of new internal bicycle storage and been included in the proposal
- Dismissed24 April 2025· ldc3350684City of Oxford College, Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SA
the use of the identified car parking spaces as a paid for, part time public car park at the weekends and out of term time only
- Dismissed24 April 2025· minor3350155St Aldate's Chambers, 109-113 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DS
the installation of 4 no. antenna apertures, 4 no. 600mm dishes and 3 no. equipment cabinets at rooftop level, along with associated development ancillary thereto
- Dismissed17 April 2025· householder335976415 Glebelands, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7EN
a “retrospective application to install cladding on side elevation in replacement of brick slips, and the retention of built garden pergola/trellis structure and raised decking”
- Allowed17 April 2025· householder33597152 Perrin Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7AS
this retrospective planning application seeks the approval to erect boundary walls”
- Allowed17 April 2025· commercial33596616 Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1EJ
internally illuminated fascia spanning width of storefront. Externally illuminated projecting sign affixed to proposed fascia
- Allowed3 April 2025· householder33584086 Grunsell Close, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9QQ
Ancillary outbuilding with height of 2.6 metres
- Dismissed28 March 2025· minor3356663295-301 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EH
retention of static caravan for a temporary period of 5 years
- Allowed28 March 2025· minor3353051Castle Mill House, Juxon Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6DH
external alterations and additions to the building, including installation of new windows, lift and ground floor entrance lobby. Construction of a part single storey and part two storey roof extension to accommodate new Class C3 dwellings. Demolition of sec tion of boundary wall on Mount Street to enlarge pedestrian access. Removal of tree and alterations to landscaping
- Allowed26 March 2025· minor334500184D Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6JT
insertion of 2no. rooflights to front elevation
- Dismissed6 March 2025· householder335492625 Herschel Crescent , Oxford , OX4 3TS
retrospective application for use of outbuildings as ancillary annexes”
- Quashed On Legal Grounds6 March 2025· enforcement3354101187 Divinity Road, Oxford, OX4 1LP
- Quashed On Legal Grounds6 March 2025· enforcement3354100187 Divinity Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1LP
Without planning permission, the material change of use of the dwelling on the Land from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
- Allowed28 February 2025· householder335718337 Lytton Road , Oxford, OX4 3PA
the erection of a front porch; erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Installation of 2no windows to side elevation, replacement of 1no window to rear elevation
- Dismissed28 February 2025· householder3353730Flat A 79 Stanway Road, Oxford, OX3 8HY
a single storey rear extension
- Allowed28 February 2025· minor334481922 Merlin Road, Oxford, OX4 6EP
demolition of existing garage. Erection of two storey side extension to create 1 x 2 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Installation of air source heat pump. Provision of new vehicle access with car parking, private amenity space and bin and cycle store. Alterations to landscaping
- Dismissed19 February 2025· minor33534183 Toot Hill Butts, Oxfordshire, Oxford, OX3 8LB
Demolition of garage and outbuildings and partial demolition of boundary walls adjacent to Toot Hills Butts and Colemans Hill. Erection of a part single, part two storey side extension and a first-floor side extension. Subdivision of plot to create 1 x 2 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Erection of a single storey garage. Installation of satellite dish, air source heat pump and bike stores. Formation of a dropped kerb. Alterations to fenestration, chimney, entrances, and landscaping.
- Allowed18 February 2025· householder335242518 Bradmore Road, Oxford, OX2 6QP
Erection of a single storey annex with basement. Formation of boundary wall to west elevation. Insertion of 1no. door to north boundary wall
- Dismissed12 February 2025· householder335233682 Lytton Road, Florence Park, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3NZ
the removal of existing shed and formation of front garden shed (part- retrospective)
- Dismissed12 February 2025· minor335122414 Blay Close, Oxford, OX4 6BQ
demolition of existing garage and rear outbuilding. Erection of a two storey side extension to create a 1 x 1 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Provision of car parking, bin and cycle stores, amenity space and air source heat pump. (amended description and plans)
- Dismissed12 February 2025· ldc3325043228 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9EG
the provision of meals to 12 non-resident guests between 1200 and 2200 hours (daily). This
- Dismissed5 February 2025· householder334799421 St.Thomas Street, Oxford , OX1 1JJ
two-storey rear extension to existing property
- Dismissed5 February 2025· householder334762540 Bartholomew Road, Oxford, OX4 3QQ
the erection of a part first floor, part two storey side and rear extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref: 20/02907/FUL, dated 26 January 2021
- Allowed30 January 2025· householder335245212 Fyfield Road, Oxford, OX2 6QE
erection of new cast iron railing and gates to the front boundary, creation of an opening to the front boundary wall for vehicle access, replacement of existing front boundary wall, implementation of scheme of landscaping and installation of a new bin store
- Dismissed20 January 2025· minor33478655a-5b Moody Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0DH
Demolition of existing side extension. Erection of a two storey side extension to create 1 x 1 bed dwelling (Use Class C3). Erection of first floor rear extension with rear access steps and reconfiguration of existing building to create 2 x 1 bed flat (Use Class C3). Provision of private amenity space, bin and cycle stores. Alterations to landscaping new dwelling and extension to 5 Moody Road
- Dismissed17 January 2025· ldc3339113105 Lonsdale Road, Oxford, OX2 7ET
described in the application form as: The erection of a new single storey outbuilding in the rear garden of the existing property. The addition of a new paved path from the house to the proposed outbuilding and a sunken paved patio on the south west garden side of the outbuilding
- Allowed8 January 2025· ldc33445978 Venneit Close, Oxford, OX1 1HZ
use as a House in Multiple Occupation (C4 use class)
- Notice varied and upheld6 January 2025· enforcement3292360Beecher Acoustics Ltd, 1 Quarry High Street, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8JT
• Without planning permission, erection of 6 x 1 bedroom dwellings in a 3-storey terrace (“the Mews Building”), alterations to the existing access and formation of 9 car parking spaces on the Land
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