The Robert Hooke Building Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PR

1. 14 Aug 2019

   Received by Oxford

2. 29 Aug 2019

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 2 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Oxford granted permission on 29 August 2019, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Pitt Rivers Museum South Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3PP

  22/02353/LBC Submitted 29 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of surface-mounted emergency downlights to each side of museums north entrance, installation of new downlights to match the colours of the existing brick facade, installation of new external wiring in internal cable to run surface alongside the arch and into the brickwork at the highest point of the arch. Installation of new wiring to run internally within existing cable conduit located at high level, remove the existing and non-compliant emergency light located to one side of the north archway including its surface-run cable.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• Department Of Atmospheric Physics Building Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3PP

  25/03119/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Installation of 1no. condensing unit in the lower ground basement of the Robert Hooke building.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• The Townsend Building Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire

  25/03190/LBC Submitted 1 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~3 Feb

  Associated works to aid the installation of 1no. air conditioning unit to the roof to include ductwork through existing window and installation of insulation with associated works.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

• The Townsend Building Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire

  25/03189/FUL Submitted 1 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~3 Feb

  Installation of 1no. air conditioning unit to roof and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• The Townsend Building Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PU

  21/01075/LBC Submitted 15 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Removal of internal partitions; widening of internal doorway and replacement door; replacement floor surface; alterations to mechanical and electrical services.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• Department Of Atmospheric Physics Building Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3PP

  24/00287/NMA Submitted 6 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Non-Material amendment to planning permission 24/00287/FUL to include reducing the depth of the proposed platform which allows it to be positioned closer the external face of the existing AOPP building, reducing its impact on the view down Sherrington Road. Extension of the platform length to the external corner of the existign building.

  Granted Amendments Extension 4 docs

• 26/02225/VAR Awaiting decision

  30 Harbord Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 8LJ

  Variation of conditions 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plans), 5 (Landscape Plan), 9 (Cycle and Refuse Stores), 10 (Drainage), 11 (Sustainability), 13 (Amenity - Obscure Glazing), 14 (ASHP - Noise Level) and 16 (AMS and TPP) of planning permission 25/01477/FUL (Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and garage. Erection of 2 x 4 bed semi-detached dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). Provision of private amenity space, car parking, bin and cycle stores. Associated landscaping and boundary treatments. Installation of 2 no. Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and associated enclosures (amended plans and description)) to allow simplifying the front elevation, alterations to the porch roof, alterations to roof, formation of dormers and alterations to fenestration.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 26/02218/VAR Awaiting decision

  Waynflete Building 1 - 8 St Clement's Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DN

  Variation of conditions 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plans) and the S106 agreement of planning permission 24/01344/FUL (Redevelopment of the site comprising the demolition of the Waynflete Building and the existing extensions at the rear of 9-13 St Clements. Erection of new buildings to accommodate commercial uses at ground level fronting St Clements, replacement student accommodation and sub-dean flats, and provision of a multipurpose space. Installation of comprehensive landscaping scheme (amended plans and ownership certificate)) to allow alterations to approved plans.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Amendments
• 25/02348/NMA Granted

  59 Bartlemas Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1XU

  Non-Material amendment to planning permission 25/02348/FUL to allow addition of non-glazed opening 'window' in ground floor side elevation of permissioned extension.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 25/02188/NMA Granted

  University Running Ground Iffley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1EQ

  Non-Material amendment to planning permission 25/02188/FUL to allow for the re-location of fire escape at the rear elevation and re-location of 2no. external lights from adjacent retaining wall to front elevation.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/02145/VAR Awaiting decision

  Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

  Variation (or removal) of condition 02 (Develop in accordance with approved plns), 03 (Materials), 04 (Window details),10 (Energy Requirements), 11 (Landscape Plan Required), 12 (Landscape Proposals Implementation), 13 (Landscape Proposals Reinstatment), 14 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 15 (Tree Protection Measures), 18 (Trial Trenching), 19 (Foundation Design), 21 (Construction Ecological Management Plan), 22 (Precautionary Working Method Statement), 27 (Piling Method Statement), 33 (CEMP Construction), 34 (CTMP), 36 (Cycle Parking), 37 (Phased Land Quality Investigation) of planning permission 25/02092/FUL Demolition of the existing Science Buildings. Partial demolition of the Quinn and 1928 Buildings. Erection of a three-storey academic building (Use Class F1(a)). Installation of solar panels, alterations to landscaping and associated works. Provision of cycle parking (amended description) to allow the delivery of the approved development through a phased construction programme whilst retaining the approved scheme as the ultimate development outcome.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Amendments