20 Van Diemans Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3QD Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear and side extension. Subdivision of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to create 2 x 2 bed flats (Use Class C3). Removal of 1no. chimney to side elevation. Alterations to 2no. windows to side elevation. Provision of private amenity space, car parking, bin and cycle storage. Removal of hedge and alterations to landscaping. Widening of existing dropped kerb and installation of fence. Erection of a detached garden building to form 2no. annexes. (part retrospective) (amended description) Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 28 May 2026; it is now day 282. The consultation period closed on 28 May 2026.
Documents 22
Statements & assessments 8
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 5
Other documents 7
Site constraints 3
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 282, past the statutory target. 88% of changes of use in Oxford are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 5 Sept 2026.
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Public comments
75% object · in line with the UK average
3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 5 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14507460
- Neighbours
- 18 Mar 2026
- Consultation
- 14 May 2026
- Comments by
- 28 May 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Nearby activity
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%).
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