51 Essex Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AW

1. 8 Oct 2025

   Received by Oxford

2. 27 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Oxford took a median of 37 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Oxford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 51 Essex Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AW

  26/00918/CPU Submitted 14 Apr 2026 1m away

  Application to certify that the proposed formation of 1no. rear dormer and insertion of 2no. rooflights to front roofslope in association with a loft conversion is lawful development.

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 63 Essex Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AW

  22/02657/FUL Submitted 7 Nov 2022 29m away

  Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension. (Amended plans).

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 65 Essex Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AW

  25/03193/FUL Submitted 1 Dec 2025 34m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jan

  Erection of a single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 65 Essex Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AW

  26/01390/CPU Submitted 8 Jun 2026 34m away

  Application to certify that the proposed single storey infill extension is lawful development.

  Granted Outline Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 65 Essex Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AW

  26/00942/CPU Submitted 17 Apr 2026 34m away

  Application to certify that the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension is lawful development.

  Refused Outline Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 65 Essex Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3AW

  26/01966/CPU Submitted 13 Aug 2026 49m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Application to certify that the proposed erection of an outbuilding to the rear of the garden is lawful development

  Awaiting decision Outline 6 docs

• 26/02081/FUL Awaiting decision

  36 Kennett Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7BJ

  Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.

  27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02069/FUL Awaiting decision

  28 Rymers Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3LB

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

  26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02065/FUL Awaiting decision

  16 Norham Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6SF

  Installation of front gates (Retrospective).

  26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02071/FUL Awaiting decision

  The William R Miller Building Dawson Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1GF

  Installation of 38no. of PV panels to existing roof and associated works.

  26 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02075/FUL Awaiting decision

  Oxford University Press Great Clarendon Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6DP

  Installation of air conditioning units and associated works.

  26 Aug 2026 Full applications