Side and rear extensions at 11 Glebelands, Oxford

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the detached garage and rear extension, then building part single-storey and part two-storey rear and side extensions.

“Proposal 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 and amended plans)”

“This application is not subject to a legal agreement. 4. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL) 4.1.1. The proposal is not liable for CIL. 5. SITE AND SURROUNDINGS 5.1. The application property relates to 11 Glebelands, which is a two storey dwelling located on the south -western side of Glebelands.”

Officer report

Planning history

A separate application for changing the dwelling to a small house in multiple occupation was approved on 28 August 2025.

“PROPOSAL 6.1. The application proposes to demolish the garage and rear extension and erect a part single, part two storey side and rear extension 7. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 7.1. The table below sets out the relevant planning history for the application site:”

“25/00081/FUL - Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4). Insertion of 1no. window to rear elevation. Provision of bin and cycle storage.. Approved 28th August 2025.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the design, neighbouring amenity, drainage and ecology were acceptable subject to conditions.

“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.”

“The proposed development is acceptable in regards of its design and would not cause any detrimental harm upon the character and appearance of the dwelling itself or the wider street scene. The proposals would not cause any detrimental impacts upon the amenity of any neighbouring dwellings, and nor would the proposals cause any impacts in regard to drainage or ecology, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Three speakers spoke against the application, including two councillors, while one speaker spoke in favour.

Members’ discussion

Members asked about the number of HMOs nearby, the floor-plan arrangement and the proposed extensions, with officers and the applicant responding.

“Oxford City Council, Town Hall, St Aldate’s Oxford OX1 1BX The Committee asked questions about the details of the application which were responded to by officers and the applicant. The Committee’s discussions included, but were not limited to: • Clarifications were provided by the Planning Officer regarding the number of HMOs in the area, along with floor plan structure and extensions.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee proposed, seconded and voted to approve the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.

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

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the application, subject to conditions, and delegated authority to finalise the conditions and issue planning permission.

“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.”

Minutes