Change of use applications in Oxford

There were 122 change of use applications in Oxford in the last 12 months. 70 involve HMOs. Of the 67 decided so far, 54 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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3 Sept 2026 Registered 26/01925/LBC

4 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY

Removal of existing rear A/C unit to rear elevation and installation of new A/C units at roof level and associated works. Installation of a glass balu...

Listed Building Consent Oxford
1 Sept 2026 Registered 26/02117/FUL

237 London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JA

Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a large HMO (Use Class Sui Generis). Erection of single storey rear extension and part single, p...

Full Application Oxford
26 Aug 2026 Registered 26/02069/FUL

28 Rymers Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3LB

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and bike stores.

Full Application Oxford
24 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01721/FUL

18 Hodges Court Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4NY

Erection of a first floor rear extension, formation of 1no. rear dormer in association with a loft conversion. Conversion of garage to habitable space...

Full Application Oxford
21 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01841/FUL

151 Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HG

Change of use of ground floor and basement from estate agents (Use Class E(c)(iii)) to residential accommodation to be incorporated with upstairs flat...

Full Application Oxford
18 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01997/FUL

172 Abingdon Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4RA

Erection of a two storey rear extension, subdivision of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to create 4 x 1 bed flats (Use Class C3). Alterations to...

Full Application Oxford
17 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01994/FUL

First Floor 11 New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LT

Change of use to first floor from nail bar business (Sui Generis) to provide 8no. student accommodation rooms (Sui Generis). Erection of a three-store...

Full Application Oxford
12 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01913/FUL

194 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7TA

Demolition of existing garage, conservatory and single storey rear extension. Erection of single storey side extension and part single, part two store...

Full Application Oxford
10 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01931/LBC

5 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY

Internal alterations to layout. Installation of blinds internally to windows. External alterations to fenestration and 1no. door to front elevation. A...

Listed Building Consent Oxford
10 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01949/FUL

5 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY

Change of Use from Commercial, Business and Service (Class E) to Local Community and Learning (Class F1). Alterations to fenestration and 1no. door to...

Full Application Oxford
10 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01927/LBC

6 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY

Change of use from restaurant (Use Class E(b)) to mixed use cafe and virtual reality entertainment venue (Use Class Sui Generis). Internal alterations...

Listed Building Consent Oxford
10 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01947/FUL

6 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY

Change of use from restaurant (Use Class E(b)) to mixed use cafe and virtual reality entertainment venue (Use Class Sui Generis). Alterations to signa...

Full Application Oxford
10 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01939/FUL

80 Sunderland Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8DU

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Erection of a two storey rear extension. Erecti...

Full Application Oxford
7 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01877/FUL

101 Windmill Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7BT

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), provision of bin and cycle storage.

Full Application Oxford
5 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01884/FUL

18 Florence Park Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3PH

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and bike stores.

Full Application Oxford
5 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01885/FUL

18A Florence Park Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3PH

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and bike stores.

Full Application Oxford
3 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01873/FUL

11 Broadhead Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9RE

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Provision of cycle and bin storage.

Full Application Oxford
3 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01865/FUL

The Mish 57F St Clement's Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1AG

Change of use from community meeting and youth work space (Use Class F2(b)) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to the basement level. Re...

Full Application Oxford
3 Aug 2026 Registered 26/01866/LBC

The Mish 57F St Clement's Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1AG

Internal alterations to basement floor layout to provide bathroom, kitchen and living facilities and associated refurbishment and redecoration works. ...

Listed Building Consent Oxford
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01836/FUL

48 Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6AD

Change of use of ground floor from Financial and Professional Services (Use Class E(c)(i)) to hot food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis). Installation ...

Full Application Oxford
30 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01837/FUL

156 Fern Hill Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2JR

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), provision of bin and cycle storage.

Full Application Oxford
29 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01775/FUL

17 Glebelands Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7EN

Change of Use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a larger House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Provision of bin and cycle storage.

Full Application Oxford
27 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01808/FUL

21 St Thomas Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1JJ

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Subdivision of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) ...

Full Application Oxford
23 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01622/FUL

66 Charles Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AS

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bike and waste storage.

Full Application Oxford
22 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01782/FUL

24 Ingle Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9DB

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Provision of cycle and bin storage.

Full Application Oxford
21 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01768/FUL

26 Fairlie Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3SW

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and cycle storage.

Full Application Oxford
17 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01736/FUL

119 Fern Hill Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2JR

Change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Erection of a single storey side...

Full Application Oxford
16 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01731/FUL

78 Derwent Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0AS

Change of use from a House in Multiple Occupation (C4) to a children's residential care home (Use Class C2).

Full Application Oxford
15 Jul 2026 Refused 26/01599/FUL

Lower Flat 55 Marston Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1JU

Amalgamation of 2no. flats to create 1 x 4 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).

Full Application Oxford
8 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01650/FUL

39 Canal Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6BQ

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of cycle and bin storage (retrospective).

Full Application Oxford
3 Jul 2026 Withdrawn 26/01625/FUL

78 Divinity Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1LN

Change of use House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Provision of bin and bike stores.

Full Application Oxford
1 Jul 2026 Approved 26/01612/CC3

4640 Kingsgate Cascade Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2SU

THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION. THIS IS FOR CONSULTATION PURPOSES ONLY. Change of use of unit from office Class E(c) use to a sui generis use as a...

County Deemed Permission Reg 3 Oxford
1 Jul 2026 Registered 26/01591/FUL

34 Bowness Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0AL

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) and provision of bin and cycle storage.

Full Application Oxford
29 Jun 2026 Withdrawn 26/01508/FUL

39 Horwood Close Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RF

Subdivision of existing dwelling to create 1 x 1-bed flat and 1 x 3 bed flat (Use Class C3). Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion o...

Full Application Oxford
23 Jun 2026 Registered 26/01282/FUL

59 Marlborough Road Oxford Oxfordshire

Change of use from 4no. flats (Use Class C3) to 4no. short let flats (sui generis) (Retrospective).

Full Application Oxford
23 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01414/FUL

4 - 5 Becket Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1PP

Change of use from guesthouse (Use Class C1) on a temporary basis for use as temporary hostel accommodation (Sui Generis) (Retrospective).

Full Application Oxford
22 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01323/FUL

25 Brambling Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 6EQ

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and bike stores.

Full Application Oxford
22 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01449/FUL

237 London Road Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9JA

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Conversion of existing shed to cycle storage, provisio...

Full Application Oxford
19 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01447/FUL

4 Aston Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1EP

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and cycle storage (Amended plans)

Full Application Oxford
18 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01486/FUL

28 Headley Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0LT

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and cycle stores.

Full Application Oxford
17 Jun 2026 Refused 26/01492/CC3

Oxfordshire County Council Environmental Services Speedwell House Speedwell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1NE

THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION. THIS IS FOR CONSULTATION PURPOSES ONLY. Refurbishment of Speedwell House to create council offices, assembly and m...

County Deemed Permission Reg 3 Oxford
17 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01340/CPU

John Eccles House Robert Robinson Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4GP

Application to certify that the use of Room 124B within John Eccles House as a virtual office in connection with a private hire taxi service for admin...

Certificate of Proposed Use Oxford
15 Jun 2026 Approved 26/01457/FUL

5 Strawberry Path Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 6RA

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Conversion of loft to habitable space. Provision of bi...

Full Application Oxford
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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