Merton College, Annexe 7 Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3SA

1. 12 Aug 2021

   Received by Oxford

2. 6 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Raise No Objection

3. 11 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Oxford granted permission on 6 September 2021, 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 1 Holywell Street And Holywell Cottage St Cross Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA

  26/00751/FUL Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  Replacement and insulation of roofs to further include insertion of tile vents and roof access hatch, replacement/repair/repainting of external render, external building refurbishment to include windows, chimneys, stonework and boundary wall, alterations/replacement of existing doors and access gates to both buildings. Replacement of cast iron grate above lightwell with glazing, insertion of first floor window to north elevation and increase in parapet height to flat roof of Holywell Cottage. Insertion of door and reinstatement of window to west elevation, formation of timber walkway to existing flat roof, and insertion of new louvres with decorative panels to Holywell 1. Provision of cycle storage and external landscaping to gardens (Amended description and plans)

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 1 Holywell Street And Holywell Cottage St Cross Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA

  26/00752/LBC Submitted 25 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  Internal refurbishment works including replacement MEP services, installation of new MVHR system, new enlarged loft hatches, new floor finishes, replacement sanitaryware and the creation of wet rooms and ensuites, replacement of doors, repairs to basement staircase, installation of new and replacement secondary glazing, and insulation. Alterations to roof. Replacement/repair/repainting of external render. External building refurbishment to include windows, chimneys, stonework and boundary wall, including masonry cleaning. Alterations/replacement of existing doors and new rooflights. Replacement of cast iron grate above lightwell with glazing. Insertion of first floor window to north elevation. Increase in parapet height to flat roof. Insertion of ventilation grilles and tile vents. (Amended description and amended plans).

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Roofing +1
  Small domestic

• 1 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA

  26/00752/CND Submitted 23 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Archaeological investigation) of listed building consent 26/00752/LBC.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs

• 11 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA

  23/00617/CAT Submitted 17 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Fell 1no Fir tree as specified by Complete Tree Services UK LTD in the Central Conservation Area.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Deer Park Magdalen College High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AU

  26/01124/CAT Submitted 21 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Works and fell to various trees as specified by Thames Valley Tree Care Ltd in the Central Conservation Area. B020 Prunus sp. [Cherry] Fell.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 21 Longwall Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SX

  26/00336/FUL Submitted 11 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of a statue in the Morris Garage quad within New College gardens (amended plans).

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 26/02426/CAT Awaiting decision

  33 Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EB

  Works to 1no. Ash tree as specified by Consulting With Trees in the Iffley Village Conservation Area

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02197/TPO Granted

  10 Walton Well Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6ED

  Works to 1no Silver Birch tree as identified by North Oxford Trees and Gardens in the Oxford City Council - Walton Well Road (NO 1) TPO, 2010 T1 Silver birch: Reduce extending branches in the upper crown by 2.5 metres Reduce lateral extending branches by 2 metres Prune branch growing up against upper floor of property back to a suitable growth point Crown lift lower canopy to a height of 5 metres over the road Ensure telephone wires are clear

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02206/TPO Granted

  7 Walton Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JG

  Works to 1no Horse Chestnut as identified by Future Tree Services Ltd in the City of Oxford Walton Crescent (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1987. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift the lower canopy overhanging 38 Richmond Road to approximately 4-5 metres above ground level. All proposed works will be limited to the 38 Richmond Road side of the tree.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02197/CAT Granted

  10 Walton Well Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6ED

  Works to 1no Silver Birch tree as identified by North Oxford Trees and Gardens in the Oxford City Council - Walton Well Road (NO 1) TPO, 2010 T1 Silver birch: Reduce extending branches in the upper crown by 2.5 metres Reduce lateral extending branches by 2 metres Prune branch growing up against upper floor of property back to a suitable growth point Crown lift lower canopy to a height of 5 metres over the road Ensure telephone wires are clear

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02414/CAT Awaiting decision

  Parking Area Of Beaumont Place Beaumont Buildings Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LL

  Horse Chestnut tree to be cut back to 5m over the road and parking bays and removal of major deadwood in the Central Conservation Area.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees