Planning application
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Internal alterations to the SCR reception to include, relocation of internal wall, removal of fixed cabinetry, reinstatement of doorway, replacement of floor finishes and associated works.
As published by the council, reference 25/02516/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02516/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approved
- Received
- 25 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 25 Sep 2025
- Decided
- 9 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Holywell Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- OX1 3UJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Oxford register
This site has had 9 applications since 2021: 6 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01749/VAR Awaiting decision
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Variation (or removal) of conditions 2 (approved plans), 10 (Further details - window frames), 13, (acoustic ceiling plans), 14 (MEP), 15 (Samples - floor finishes), 17 (Samples - external materials), 19 (Floor finishes as approved) and 20 (Library stair nosings) of planning permission 25/01672/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (LBC consent - approved plans), 9 (Further details - new rooflights), 10 (Further details - window frames), 11 (Further details - mansafe system), 12 (Further details - shadow gaps), 15 (Floor finishes) and 17 (Samples - external materials) of planning permission 24/01327/LBC (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments. Upgrade to mechanical and electrical services on the Bernard Sunley Building, to allow design changes.
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26/01748/VAR Awaiting decision
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Variation (or removal) of condition 2 (Approved Plans), condition 3 (Samples), and condition 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 25/01677/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns), 3 (samples), 6 (Ecological Enhancements), 10 (further details), 11 (Mansafe System) and 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 24/01326/FUL (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments on the Bernard Sunley Building, Library, JCR, SCR and Dining Hall. Associated landscaping repairs and biodiversity enhancements. (Amended description)) to allow further design changes to layout, floor finishes, fascia, exterior lighting, roof plant and emergency lighting.
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26/01363/CAT Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Fell 1no. Sweet Gum Tree and works to 1no. Sweet Gum Tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation Area. 2 x Sweet Gum: Right hand tree Fell to ground level. Left hand tree: Reduce the crown by 3 metres
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26/00944/FUL Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Erection of a temporary lecture theatre marquee for twelve months.
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26/00945/LBC Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Erection of a temporary lecture theatre marquee for twelve months.
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25/03405/LBC Awaiting decision
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Internal alterations to the Senior Common Room (SCR) to create a new staff breakout area, including removal of internal walls and fixed cabinetry, new pigeonholes and kitchenette, replacement floor and ceiling finishes and associated works; Works within kitchen area and associated rooms including urgent works demolition and replacement of walls, removal and replacement of floor coverings (part-retrospective).
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25/02817/CAT Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Works to 1no Robinia tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation area. T218 False Acacia Remove the major dead wood and mistletoe. Crown lift over the road and footpath to 5 metres. Install a 4 tonne Cobra Brace according to manufacturer's instructions. Reduce the crown by 2-3 metres.
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21/01235/LBC Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Repairs to the Dining Hall ceiling. Removal of water damaged fibrous panels and asbestos cement panels and replacement with medium density fibreboard panels with new metal suspension system. Rewiring of retained original light fittings with LED installation.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Sep 2025
Received by Oxford
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9 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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9 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
11 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Oxford granted permission on 9 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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Variation (or removal) of conditions 2 (approved plans), 10 (Further details - window frames), 13, (acoustic ceiling plans), 14 (MEP), 15 (Samples - floor finishes), 17 (Samples - external materials), 19 (Floor finishes as approved) and 20 (Library stair nosings) of planning permission 25/01672/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (LBC consent - approved plans), 9 (Further details - new rooflights), 10 (Further details - window frames), 11 (Further details - mansafe system), 12 (Further details - shadow gaps), 15 (Floor finishes) and 17 (Samples - external materials) of planning permission 24/01327/LBC (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments. Upgrade to mechanical and electrical services on the Bernard Sunley Building, to allow design changes.
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89% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep
Variation (or removal) of condition 2 (Approved Plans), condition 3 (Samples), and condition 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 25/01677/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns), 3 (samples), 6 (Ecological Enhancements), 10 (further details), 11 (Mansafe System) and 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 24/01326/FUL (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments on the Bernard Sunley Building, Library, JCR, SCR and Dining Hall. Associated landscaping repairs and biodiversity enhancements. (Amended description)) to allow further design changes to layout, floor finishes, fascia, exterior lighting, roof plant and emergency lighting.
Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing -
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Erection of a temporary lecture theatre marquee for twelve months.
Granted Full applications 11 docs -
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Repairs to the Dining Hall ceiling. Removal of water damaged fibrous panels and asbestos cement panels and replacement with medium density fibreboard panels with new metal suspension system. Rewiring of retained original light fittings with LED installation.
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Fell 1no. Sweet Gum Tree and works to 1no. Sweet Gum Tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation Area. 2 x Sweet Gum: Right hand tree Fell to ground level. Left hand tree: Reduce the crown by 3 metres
Granted Trees 4 docs -
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Granted Trees 4 docs
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