1 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00752/LBC - Listed Building Consent Awaiting decision

Proposal

Internal refurbishment works including replacement MEP services, installation of new MVHR system, new enlarged loft hatches, new floor finishes, replacement sanitaryware and the creation of wet rooms and ensuites, replacement of doors, repairs to basement staircase, installation of new and replacement secondary glazing, and insulation. Alterations to roof. Replacement/repair/repainting of external render. External building refurbishment to include windows, chimneys, stonework and boundary wall, including masonry cleaning. Alterations/replacement of existing doors and new rooflights. Replacement of cast iron grate above lightwell with glazing. Insertion of first floor window to north elevation. Increase in parapet height to flat roof. Insertion of ventilation grilles and tile vents. (Amended description and amended plans). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Mar 2026
Consultation
7 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 30 Jul 2026.

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Important details

Council
Oxford
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
OX1 3TN
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Holywell Ward
Case officer
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Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14771796
Neighbours
7 Jul 2026
Consultation
7 Jul 2026
Comments by
30 Jul 2026
Site notice
22 Jul 2026
Press notice
16 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Oxford
Planning Authority Score
1.8/10
Poor
#277 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Oxford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #261 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 57% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Oxford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #159 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #205 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #261 of 296
57%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #259 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
117 decided
1,150
Total decisions
140 refused in the year to March 2026