69 Gipsy Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7PU Data via plota.co.uk

Decided 26/00281/FUL
Council
Date received
2 Feb 2026
Date validated
9 Feb 2026
Postcode
OX3 7PU

Description

Demolition of existing outhouse to rear. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Insertion of 1no. rooflight to rear elevation. Provision of bin and bike stores. Data via plota.co.uk

Oxford
Planning Authority Score
1.8/10
Poor
#277 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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