Large house in multiple occupation at 11 Glebelands, Oxford

“Proposal Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Provision of cycle and bin storage and landscaping. (Amended plans. Part retrospective)”

“The property is set back from the road with an area of garden and hardstanding to the front which is used for on-site parking. The property has recently been extended with a two storey side and part two storey and single storey rear extension following grant of planning permission under application 26/00786/FUL. See block plan below:”

“24/01764/FUL - Demolition of existing rear extension. Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) for up to 8 occupants. Erection of a two storey side and a part single, part two storey rear extension. Provision of bin and cycle storage. Provision of one parking space. (Amended description, amended plans). Withdrawn 6th January 2025.”

“25/00823/FUL - Demolition of existing detached garage and existing rear extension. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Erection of a two storey side extension. (Amended description, Amended plans). Approved 27th November 2025. Implemented.”

“RECOMMENDATION 1.1. is recommended to: 1.1.1. approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission; and 1.1.2.”

“EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2.1. This report considers a proposal for a change of use of the property from a C3 dwellinghouse to a Sui Generis House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed development is acceptable in principle in terms of HMO density, being below the Policy 20% threshold, and meet internal and external space requirements. Subject to relevant conditions, the proposals would not cause any…”

“CONSULTATION RESPONSES 9.1. Site notices were displayed around the application site on 5th May 2026 and the following representations were received. Statutory and non-statutory consultees Oxfordshire County Council (Highways) 9.2. Local Highway Authority: No comments received. Public representations 9.3. Public comments have been received from the Bullingdon Community Association and addresses in Coverley Road, Fair View, Lye Valley, Inott Furze and Temple Road. 9.4.”

“3 HMOs within 50 yards of each other and HMOs being close together i.e. allowed to ‘cluster’ • Residents tend to be short term and have less incentive to participate in the social life of the community • Small bedrooms and limited living space • Loss of family home • Anti-social behaviour • Increased pressure on sewage system • Inadequate time for neighbours to consider the application • A paper petition was presented to Planning Committee (regarding previous application)…”

“The Committee asked questions about the details of the application which were responded to by officers. The Committee’s discussions included, but were not limited to: • Concerns were raised regarding the potential impact on parking outside controlled parking hours and whether changes to the parking scheme would affect permit eligibility.”

“The Development Management Service Manager responded that the plan provided for eight bedrooms accommodating eight occupants and that the proposal complied with the relevant space standards and HMO density policy. The number of occupants is controlled via the HMO licence.”

“On being proposed, seconded, and put to the vote, the Committee agreed with the officer’s recommendation to approve the application for the reasons set out in the report.”

“The Oxford City Planning Committee resolved to: 1. Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission; and 2.”