The Chapel 3 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XT Data via plota.co.uk

25/03412/FUL - Full Application Approved
Change of useCommercial & major worksDemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Refurbishment and alterations to the buildings for use as a restaurant (use class E), including the demolition of modern extensions, erection of a new conservatory, a single storey extension, plant enclosure and an interconnecting walkway. Installation of stone wall fronting Armstrong Road and Sandford Road. Alterations to the stepped access from Armstrong Road. Provision of car parking, landscaping and associated works (amended description). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Dec 2025
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Validated
5 Jan 2026
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Consultation
22 Jun 2026
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Approved
27 Jul 2026

Approved on 27 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 2 Aug 2026

Documents 61

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Ful decision Decision · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated report Report · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 23

PDF Amended noise impact assessment Report · 22 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Updated travel plan statement Report · 26 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Final bng metric Report · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Canopy cover assessment Other · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Canopy cover assessment Approved Plan · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Canopy assessment - no development Approved Plan · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural impact appraisal and method statement Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity net gain report Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Design and access statement - part 4 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Design and access statement - part 5 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Design and access statement - part 1 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Design and access statement - part 2 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Design and access statement - part 3 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Noise impact assessment Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Ravel plan statement Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Utilities statement Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Finalised ecological assessment - 12807.ecia.vf1 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Heritage impact assessment Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Planning statement: the lodge and chapel, 1 & 3 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Flood risk strategy and drainage strategy Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Transport assessment Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Transport assessment - part 3 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Transport assessment - part 2 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 24

PDF Proposed landscape wall Approved Plan · 9 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan - landscape - ground floor Approved Plan · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Masterplan and site location plan Approved Plan · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan - existing - roof Approved Plan · 5 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan proposed first floor Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan demolition second floor Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan proposed second floor Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan demolition basement Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan proposed basement Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan demolition roof Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan proposed roof Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Masterplan and site demolition site plan Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Masterplan and site proposed site plan Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement section demolition long sections 01, 02 & 03 Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement section demolition cross section 01, 02, & 03 Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement section proposed long sections 01, 02 & 03 Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement section proposed cross section 01, 02, & 03 Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement elevation demolition north, south, east, and west Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement elevation demolition courtyard elevations Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement elevation proposed north, south, east, and west Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement elevation proposed courtyard elevations Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan demolition ground floor Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan proposed ground floor Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF General arrangement plan demolition first floor Approved Plan · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF Application form redacted Application Form · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Cil form Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 6

PDF Highways authority Consultee Comment · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF St georges manor, 50 Public Comment · 9 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Armstrong road, 128 standford house Public Comment · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Standford house, 132 Public Comment · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF Lavender drive, 34 Public Comment · 28 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF St georges, 55 Public Comment · 12 Jan 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF Written scheme of investigation Report · 27 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Shadow analysis Report · 23 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Manual for managing trees on development sites Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗ PDF Oxford littlemore hospital chapel lodge eit project_v1.2 Other · 22 Dec 2025 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Oxford
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
OX4 4XT
Received
22 Dec 2025
Validated
5 Jan 2026
Ward
Littlemore Ward
Parish
Littlemore Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Mar 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
27 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

9comments received
4 objecting4 neutral1 supporting

44% object · below the UK average of 76%

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14554786
Neighbours
25 Feb 2026
Consultation
22 Jun 2026
Comments by
6 Jul 2026
Site notice
4 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

24 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Erection of an additional 8no. temporary portacabin units for a period 3 years.
25/02394/FUL
2025 Approved
Erection of an additional 8no. temporary portacabin units for a period 3 years.
25/02394/FUL
2024 Approved
Erection of a temporary two storey building to be used as a site office for no more than…
24/01946/FUL
2024 Approved
Erection of a temporary two storey building to be used as a site office for no more than…
24/01946/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
The Lodge 1 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XT
Works to 1no. Cherry treee by Berks, Bucks And Oxon Wildlife Trust as identified in the O…
24/02980/TPO
2024 Approved
The Lodge 1 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XT
Works to 1no. Cherry treee by Berks, Bucks And Oxon Wildlife Trust as identified in the O…
24/02980/TPO
2024 Approved
St Georges Manor Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire
Works to various trees as specified by Heritage Trees Ltd as identified in the Oxford Cit…
24/01454/TPO
2024 Approved
St Georges Manor Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire
Works to various trees as specified by Heritage Trees Ltd as identified in the Oxford Cit…
24/01454/TPO
2021 Approved
Busy Bees 2 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XT
Fell 1no willow tree (GC010100) and 1no crab apple tree (GC010102). Works to 1no goat wil…
21/02823/TPO
2021 Approved
Busy Bees 2 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XT
Fell 1no willow tree (GC010100) and 1no crab apple tree (GC010102). Works to 1no goat wil…
21/02823/TPO
2020 Approved
St Georges Manor Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire
Fell Robinia (T832) and prune (as specified by Sylvatrees Ltd) horse chestnut (T801) and…
20/03158/TPO
2020 Approved
St Georges Manor Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire
Fell Robinia (T832) and prune (as specified by Sylvatrees Ltd) horse chestnut (T801) and…
20/03158/TPO
2020 Approved
1 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XG
Works as specified by Sylva Trees Ltd (i.e. reduce 1 no. lateral branch to give 2 metres…
20/02131/TPO
2020 Approved
1 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XG
Works as specified by Sylva Trees Ltd (i.e. reduce 1 no. lateral branch to give 2 metres…
20/02131/TPO
2018 Approved
St Georges Manor Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire
Fell 1no. hornbeam and 1no. western red cedar and prune 4no. lime trees, prune 2no. robin…
18/02301/TPO
2018 Approved
St Georges Manor Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire
Fell 1no. hornbeam and 1no. western red cedar and prune 4no. lime trees, prune 2no. robin…
18/02301/TPO
2017 Approved
2 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XG
Removal of conditions 3(Samples of materials) and 4(Details excluded - submit revised pla…
17/03046/VAR
2017 Approved
2 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XG
Removal of conditions 3(Samples of materials) and 4(Details excluded - submit revised pla…
17/03046/VAR
2017 Approved
The Lodge 1 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XT
Fell 1no. dead beech tree, as identified in Oxford City Council Littlemore Hospital/Sandf…
17/03080/TPO
2017 Approved
The Lodge 1 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XT
Fell 1no. dead beech tree, as identified in Oxford City Council Littlemore Hospital/Sandf…
17/03080/TPO
2017 Withdrawn
2 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XG
Non-material amendment to planning application 17/00559/FUL to allow alterations to windo…
17/00559/NMA
2017 Withdrawn
2 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4XG
Non-material amendment to planning application 17/00559/FUL to allow alterations to windo…
17/00559/NMA
2017 Approved
2 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford OX4 4XG
Conversion of garage into habitable space, with replacement of garage door with window.
17/00559/FUL
2017 Approved
2 Mandelbrote Drive Oxford OX4 4XG
Conversion of garage into habitable space, with replacement of garage door with window.
17/00559/FUL
Oxford
Planning Authority Score
1.8/10
Poor
#277 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings