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26/01864/VAR - Variation of condition Pending

Proposal

Variation of condition 4 (Materials including sample panels) of planning permission (Refurbishment and alteration to Wycliffe Hall, including; demolition of existing dining hall, entrance and other structures. Erection of new dining hall and erection of new porters lodge. Installation of new lift and atrium, internal layout changes including loss of 12no. student bedrooms, insertion of secondary glazing, removal of asbestos, external fabric repairs, upgraded fire escape, new opening and rebuilding of boundary wall, installation of railings, new landscaping, remodelling of footpaths, play area, provision of car parking, cycle stores and external storage and associated works.) to allow samples of materials to be provided prior to the commencement of the relevant works rather than all materials for the proposed development being provided prior to commencement. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Oxford
Application type
Variation of condition
Postcode
OX2 7BU
Received
31 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Walton Manor Ward
Target decision
1 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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1 neighbour consulted · Last counted 18 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15121259
Neighbours
10 Aug 2026
Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Comments by
10 Sept 2026
Press notice
13 Aug 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