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Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

Granted Oxford 25/02092/FUL Full Application

Works: Demolition

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

Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference 25/02092/FUL

Application record

Reference
25/02092/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approved
Received
13 Aug 2025
Validated
9 Sep 2025
Decided
16 Dec 2025
Ward
St Marys Ward
Decision by
Committee or Called In to Committee
Postcode
OX4 1DZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Oxford register

This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02200/FUL Awaiting decision

    Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    Demolition of the 1928 Building and associated landscaping.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 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 development through a phased construction programme.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/02052/SP56 Decided

    Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    Application for prior approval for the installation of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roof of non-domestic building (amended address).

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026
  • 25/02092/CND Awaiting decision

    Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 5 (Historic Recording 1928 Building) of planning permission 25/02092/FUL.

    Submitted 27 Mar 2026 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Aug 2025

    Received by Oxford

  2. 9 Sep 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 16 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • 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 development through a phased construction programme.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 25/02092/CND Awaiting decision

    Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 5 (Historic Recording 1928 Building) of planning permission 25/02092/FUL.

    Submitted 27 Mar 2026 Conditions

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

123 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Oxford granted permission on 16 December 2025, 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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  • Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    25/02092/CND Submitted 27 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~22 May

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 5 (Historic Recording 1928 Building) of planning permission 25/02092/FUL.

    Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs
  • Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DZ

    19/01577/VAR Submitted 12 Jun 2019 50 yards away

    Removal of condition 3 (Develop in accordance with approved plans) of planning permission 14/00717/FUL (Erection of rear single storey building with connecting enclosed walkway.) to allow the school to retain the building for use as a School Medical Centre and 5 year extension.

    Granted Amendments Extension 12 docs
    Small domestic
  • Magdalen College School House Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    26/01346/CAT Submitted 3 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Works to 2no, Prunus trees and 1no. Horse Chestnut tree as specified by ARBUK Limited in the St. Clement's And Iffley Road Conservation Area. 004,005- Prunus, Light lift to 3m over pavement. 015 - Horse Chestnut, Tip reduce Northern limb by c. 25% to reduce leverage on compromised lower main stem, rebalance canopy roadside bias, avoid interference with adjacent Sycamore.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    26/02052/SP56 Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    92% historically approved · decision due ~20 Oct

    Application for prior approval for the installation of Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the roof of non-domestic building (amended address).

    Decided
  • Magdalen College School House Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    25/02778/CAT Submitted 21 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Works to various trees as specified by ARBUK Limited in the St. Clement's And Iffley Conservation area. T1- Ash. The tree has had a very sparse canopy this summer and a lot of deadwood throughout the tree, possible ADB. works required at this stage is to reduce the lowest large limbs on the southern side of the tree by approx 6m. The second branch up has developed a large split plus a bracket of inonotus Hispidus indicative of decay, the lowest branch will also be reduced for aesthetic reasons. T2- Robinia- Crown raise to provide 1m clearance above the hedge. T3- Laburnum- (Tree tag no 000011)Remove to ground level as this tree has recently developed a significant lean and is now relatively unstable.

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • Magdalen College School Cowley Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1DZ

    26/02145/VAR Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

    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 development through a phased construction programme.

    Awaiting decision Amendments Demolition Windows or glazing +1

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    47 Bedford Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1SU

    Removal of 2no. existing dormers at South East elevation and replaced with 1no. dormer at South east elevation.

    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02452/FUL Awaiting decision

    8 Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HG

    Replacement of rear single storey extension glass roof with a natural slate roof, raising by 125mm and retaining the two rooflights.

    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
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    33 Warneford Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1LU

    Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and cycle storage.

    Received 12 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02451/FUL Awaiting decision

    5 Stockmore Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1JT

    Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). Provision of bin and cycle storage.

    Received 12 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01881/FUL Refused

    13 Ashlong Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0NH

    Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Alterations to roof to form hip to gable, formation of 1no. rear dormer and insertion of 2no. front rooflights in association with loft conversion.

    Received 5 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications