Cycle storage shed at 8 Dunstan Road, Oxford

What was proposed

Retrospective permission was sought for a rear cycle shed containing two steel Sheffield cycle stands.

“PROPOSAL 6.1. The application seeks retrospective permission for the installation of a cycle shed to the rear of the property, which contains two steel Sheffield cycle stands. 7. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 7.1. The table below sets out the relevant planning history for the application site:”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The property is a Grade II listed building in the Old Headington Conservation Area, with a rear walled garden and field beyond.

“Development Plan 2032. Due regard has been given to the statutory duties set out in the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. 3. LEGAL AGREEMENT 3.1. This application is not subject to a legal agreement. 4. COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY (CIL) 4.1. The proposal is not liable for CIL. 5. SITE AND SURROUNDINGS 5.1.”

“The houses are described as being the most controversial buildings in the Old Headington Conservation Area due to the experimental architecture employed. However they are set back from the road and are partially hidden by a front boundary wall with only the roof profiles visible. 5.5. 8 Dunstan Road, originally known as Lower Farm, is noted as a positive building within the Dunstan Road character area.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier permissions covered alterations, outbuildings, a rear extension and a glasshouse at the property.

“01/00765/L - Listed building consent for external alterations and additions including new dormers and roof lights on rear roof slopes; insertion of rooflights on front roof slopes; new roof on outbuilding; bay window, conservatory and loggia on rear elevation; replacement of existing windows and relocation of front door. Internal alterations including removal of existing staircase and internal partitions and wall and installation of new stair case.. PER 12th December 2001.”

“01/00766/NFH - Alterations and additions including the insertion of new dormers on rear roof slopes, new roof on outbuildings and bay window, conservatory and loggia on rear elevation.. PER 12th December 2001.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, finding no harm to the listed building, its setting or the conservation area and acceptable cycle storage.

“RECOMMENDATION 1.1. Oxford City Planning Committee 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 the retrospective erection of a cycle storage shed with the curtilage of a Grade II listed building and within the Old Headington Conservation Area. Officers conclude that the proposed development is acceptable with regards to its design, its impact on the significance of designated heritage assets, and that it meets policy requirements for cycle storage.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

The named community groups gave no response and no public representations were received.

“Site notices were displayed around the application site on 19th August 2025 and an advertisement was published in The Oxford Times newspaper on 16th October 2025. Statutory and non-statutory consultees Friends of Old Headington 9.2. No response received Headington Action 9.3. No response received. Central North Headington Residents' Association 9.4. No response received. Barton Community Association 9.5. No response received. Public representations 9.6.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the proposal, including the location, site photographs and existing and proposed drawings.

The committee vote

The committee approved the application after it was proposed, seconded and put to a vote.

“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

Planning permission was granted for the reasons in the report, subject to conditions, with authority delegated to finalise them.

“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…”

“Oxford City Council, Town Hall, St Aldate’s Oxford OX1 1BX 2. Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regulation to: • finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Head Director of Planning and Regulation considers reasonably necessary.”

Minutes