Plot 16 Oxford Science Park Robert Robinson Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4GA

Registered 19/02003/NMA5
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
OX4 4GA

Description

Non-Material amendment to planning permission 19/02003/FUL to allow for alterations to the layouts of the internal waste and gas stores. Formation of an additional store and plant rooms within the GF area, reduction of 12 no. car parking spaces. Proposed zebra crossing with automated access barrier. Insertion of 6no. doors to North facade. Re-location of 3no. EV charging points. Re-allocation of cycle parking provision. Removal of external block work to accommodate 3no. mesh doors and mesh facade for Cryo store ventilation to GF north elevation. Internal laboratory and office fit-out on Fourth Floor. Installation of extract flues and low-level refrigerant pipes outside the plant enclosure on roof.

1.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#262 of 282

Oxford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #232 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 55% 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 (87%) than the national average (90%).

Oxford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #164 of 282
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #220 of 282
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #232 of 282
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #243 of 282
67%
Minor dwellings approved
73 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
106 decided
1,132
Total decisions
151 refused in 2025