Planning application
Green College And The Old Radcliffe Observatory Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Alterations to 3no. existing entrance steps on the south elevation of the Radcliffe Observatory building to provide accessible ramped access.
As published by the council, reference 25/02370/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02370/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 12 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 12 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 26 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Walton Manor Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Site history
Applications at this address on the Oxford register
This site has had 7 applications since 2025: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01128/LBC Decided
Green College And The Old Radcliffe Observatory Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire
External conservation works including roof, rooflight and rainwater goods replacements, masonry repairs and limewashing.
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25/02372/NMA Awaiting decision
Green College And The Old Radcliffe Observatory Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 25/02372/FUL to allow previously approved bronze plaque to be replaced with bronze lettering in the same location.
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25/02372/CND Awaiting decision
Green College And The Old Radcliffe Observatory Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Details submitted in compliance with condition 9 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning permission 25/02372/FUL
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25/02443/LBC Granted
Green College And The Old Radcliffe Observatory Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Relocation of porters lodge, installation of 3no. doors and timber panelling. Alterations include formation of ramped access to doorways, thermal upgrades to windows and floors, alterations to fenestration and associated decorative works.
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25/02458/FUL Granted
Green College And The Old Radcliffe Observatory Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Alterations including formation of ramped access to doorways, thermal upgrades to windows and floors, alterations to fenestration and associated decorative works.
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25/02372/FUL Granted
Green College And The Old Radcliffe Observatory Woodstock Road Oxford Oxfordshire
Formation of new pathways, relocation of car parking access. Alterations to landscaping and associated works.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Sep 2025
Received by Oxford
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26 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
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