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Littlemore House 33 Armstrong Road And Plot 18 Oxford Science Park Sanders Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

Granted Oxford 24/00972/VAR Variation of condition

Works: Demolition

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 22/02969/FUL (Partial demolition of and alterations to Littlemore House. Erection of 1no. research and development building (Use Class E) at Littlemore House with ancillary accommodation, clinic, educational floor space and restaurant and erection of 1 no. research and development building (Use Class E) and 1no. building to accommodate servicing plant and bicycle parking facilities at plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park. Erection of an elevated walkway, linking Littlemore House and plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park, new access arrangements, parking, landscaping, engineering and ground modelling works (amended address) (amended documents)) to allow alterations to the footprint of the MRI area of the proposed basement at Littlemore House.

As published by the council, reference 24/00972/VAR

Application record

Reference
24/00972/VAR
Type
Variation of condition
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
24 Apr 2024
Validated
14 May 2024
Decided
20 Sep 2024
Ward
Littlemore Ward
Parish
Littlemore Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
OX4 4FY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Oxford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01181/VAR Awaiting decision

    Littlemore House 33 Armstrong Road And Plot 18 Oxford Science Park Sanders Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans), 25 (Landscape surface design - tree roots), 35 (LEMP - plot 18), 36 (Ecological enhancements), 41 (Drainage Strategy) and 44 (Drainage maintenance and management) of planning permission 24/02975/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans), 3 (Materials) and 42 (Drainage strategy) of planning permission 24/00972/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 22/02969/FUL (Partial demolition of and alterations to Littlemore House. Erection of 1no. research and development building (Use Class E) at Littlemore House with ancillary accommodation, clinic, educational floor space and restaurant and erection of 1 no. research and development building (Use Class E) and 1no. building to accommodate servicing plant and bicycle parking facilities at plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park. Erection of an elevated walkway, linking Littlemore House and plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park, new access arrangements, parking, landscaping, engineering and ground modelling works (amended address) (amended documents)) to allow alterations to the footprint of the MRI area of the proposed basement at Littlemore House.) to allow alterations to architectural louvres, glazing unit design, minor shifts in building footprint, increase in height of annex, increase in basement footprints, amend drainage strategy and amend wording of condition 3. (Amended plans and description) to allow amendments to the Armstrong Road access, a reduction in the restaurant terrace, amendments to the landscaping, drainage strategy, reduction in car park footprint and parking bays, erection of an ancillary storage building, removal of footbridge and extension of footpath into the site, alterations to the S106 pedestrian and cycle path and design changes to the water feature. (Amended description of development)

    Submitted 14 May 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Apr 2024

    Received by Oxford

  2. 14 May 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Sep 2024

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 5 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 26/01181/VAR Awaiting decision

    Littlemore House 33 Armstrong Road And Plot 18 Oxford Science Park Sanders Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans), 25 (Landscape surface design - tree roots), 35 (LEMP - plot 18), 36 (Ecological enhancements), 41 (Drainage Strategy) and 44 (Drainage maintenance and management) of planning permission 24/02975/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans), 3 (Materials) and 42 (Drainage strategy) of planning permission 24/00972/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 22/02969/FUL (Partial demolition of and alterations to Littlemore House. Erection of 1no. research and development building (Use Class E) at Littlemore House with ancillary accommodation, clinic, educational floor space and restaurant and erection of 1 no. research and development building (Use Class E) and 1no. building to accommodate servicing plant and bicycle parking facilities at plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park. Erection of an elevated walkway, linking Littlemore House and plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park, new access arrangements, parking, landscaping, engineering and ground modelling works (amended address) (amended documents)) to allow alterations to the footprint of the MRI area of the proposed basement at Littlemore House.) to allow alterations to architectural louvres, glazing unit design, minor shifts in building footprint, increase in height of annex, increase in basement footprints, amend drainage strategy and amend wording of condition 3. (Amended plans and description) to allow amendments to the Armstrong Road access, a reduction in the restaurant terrace, amendments to the landscaping, drainage strategy, reduction in car park footprint and parking bays, erection of an ancillary storage building, removal of footbridge and extension of footpath into the site, alterations to the S106 pedestrian and cycle path and design changes to the water feature. (Amended description of development)

    Submitted 14 May 2026 Amendments
  • 24/00972/NMA3 Awaiting decision

    Littlemore House Oxford Innovation Park 33 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    Non-Material amendment to planning permission 24/00972/VAR to include partial demolition of and alterations to Littlemore House. Erection of 1no. research and development building (Use Class E) with ancillary accommodation, clinic, educational floor space and restaurant at Littlemore House, and erection of 1no. research and development building (Use Class E) and 1no. building for servicing plant and bicycle parking at Plot 18, Oxford Science Park. Erection of elevated walkway linking Littlemore House and Plot 18, new access arrangements, parking, landscaping, engineering and ground modelling works, including alterations to the footprint of the MRI area of the proposed basement at Littlemore House.

    Submitted 7 Oct 2025 Amendments

Documents

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13 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Oxford granted permission on 20 September 2024, 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.

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  • Littlemore House Oxford Innovation Park 33 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    24/02826/ENT Submitted 27 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Works to 1no. Lime Tree as specified by Barrell Tree Consultancy as identified in the Oxford City Council Littlemore Hospital/Sandford Road (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1993.

    Decided Trees
  • Littlemore House Oxford Innovation Park 33 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    24/02975/CND3 Submitted 13 May 2026 50 yards away

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 7 (Solar panels) of planning permission 24/02975/VAR.

    Granted Conditions 9 docs
  • Littlemore House Oxford Innovation Park 33 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    25/02439/TPO Submitted 19 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Works to various trees as identified by Lorna Squires in the Oxford City Council Littlemore Hospital/Sandford Road (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1993.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Littlemore House 33 Armstrong Road And Plot 18 Oxford Science Park Sanders Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    26/01181/VAR Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

    Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans), 25 (Landscape surface design - tree roots), 35 (LEMP - plot 18), 36 (Ecological enhancements), 41 (Drainage Strategy) and 44 (Drainage maintenance and management) of planning permission 24/02975/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans), 3 (Materials) and 42 (Drainage strategy) of planning permission 24/00972/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 22/02969/FUL (Partial demolition of and alterations to Littlemore House. Erection of 1no. research and development building (Use Class E) at Littlemore House with ancillary accommodation, clinic, educational floor space and restaurant and erection of 1 no. research and development building (Use Class E) and 1no. building to accommodate servicing plant and bicycle parking facilities at plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park. Erection of an elevated walkway, linking Littlemore House and plot 18 of the Oxford Science Park, new access arrangements, parking, landscaping, engineering and ground modelling works (amended address) (amended documents)) to allow alterations to the footprint of the MRI area of the proposed basement at Littlemore House.) to allow alterations to architectural louvres, glazing unit design, minor shifts in building footprint, increase in height of annex, increase in basement footprints, amend drainage strategy and amend wording of condition 3. (Amended plans and description) to allow amendments to the Armstrong Road access, a reduction in the restaurant terrace, amendments to the landscaping, drainage strategy, reduction in car park footprint and parking bays, erection of an ancillary storage building, removal of footbridge and extension of footpath into the site, alterations to the S106 pedestrian and cycle path and design changes to the water feature. (Amended description of development)

    Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Demolition +2 85 docs
  • Littlemore House Oxford Innovation Park 33 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    24/02975/CND Submitted 15 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Feb

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 10 (Noise level) of planning permission 24/02975/VAR.

    Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs
  • Littlemore House Oxford Innovation Park 33 Armstrong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4FY

    22/02969/CND4 Submitted 15 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~9 Feb

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 10 (Noise level) of planning permission 24/02975/VAR.

    Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

In Oxford

  • 26/01916/VAR Granted

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    Variation (or removal) of condition 02 (LBC consent - approved plans) of planning permission 25/01136/LBC (Replacement of existing access point and installation of additional access points and antennas throughout to upgrade the Town Hall wifi system) to allow for additional works to the main hall steps to provide a better route for the AP units located in the area which differ from the approved drawings.

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01953/VAR Granted

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    Removal of condition 5 (TPP and AMS) of planning permission 26/00263/FUL (Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of a part single, part two-storey rear extension. Formation of a front porch. Installation of insulation and render to external façade. Alterations to roof height to allow the formation of 2no. dormers and insertion of 2no. rooflights in association with a loft conversion. Alterations to fenestration) to remove the requirement for a Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement. (amended description)

    Received 10 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01845/VAR Granted

    Black Hall House Northmoor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6UP

    Variation of condition 7 (Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission 25/03385/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission 24/03063/FUL (Demolition of existing extension, erection of a two storey and a single storey rear extension. Removal of 2no. doors to north elevation, insertion of 1no. door and 1no. bay window to north elevation. Removal of 1no. door and 1no bay window, and insertion of 1no. door to south elevation. Removal of 1no. door, insertion of 1no door to west elevation. Alterations to roof, removal of 1no. rooflight to the front roofslope. Alterations to fenestrations to allow the insertion of 1no. chimney to roof, housing boiler and associated works) To allow relocation of access entrance. (amended description)

    Received 30 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 24/02922/NMA Decided

    56 Ashhurst Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4RF

    Non-material amendment to condition 6 (Car Parking Management) of planning permission 24/02922/FUL to allow the submission of a management plan within 9 months from the date of planning permission. (Amended description).

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01990/VAR Granted

    32 Oxford Road Old Marston Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0PQ

    Variation (or removal) of conditions 02 (Develop in accordance with approved plns), 03 (Materials samples), 04 (CTMP), 06 (CEMP), 14 (Bicycle storage) and 15 (Bin storage) of planning permission 25/01436/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling house and erection of a 1 X 5 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Provision of air source heat pumps, EV chargers and bin and bicycle stores. Alterations to landscaping, boundary wall and site access. (Amended description)) to allow for the installation of a chimney, alterations to fenestration, and increased depth. (Amended description).

    Received 14 Aug, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Amendments