12 Harberton Mead Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0DB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00201/CEU - Cert of Lawfulness - Existing Use Refused

Proposal

Application to certify that the implementation of planning permission 22/00414/FUL granted on 18 July 2022 (Demolition of existing garage and pavilion, and partial demolition of the existing dwelling. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension, rear verandah and a two storey front extension. Erection of a 1.5 storey detached garage with ancillary accommodation and stair access, and a single storey pool building. Alterations to existing fenestration and garden landscaping. (Amended description). (Amended plans), at 12 Harberton Mead, Oxford is lawful. (Amended description). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
30 Jan 2026
Consultation
12 Feb 2026
Refused
28 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 28 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Oxford
Application type
Cert of Lawfulness - Existing Use
Postcode
OX3 0DB
Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
30 Jan 2026
Ward
Headington Hill And Northway Ward
Case officer
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Target decision
27 Mar 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
28 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14298439
Neighbours
12 Feb 2026
Consultation
12 Feb 2026
Comments by
14 Mar 2026
Press notice
19 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
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