Planning application
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Opening up works on the first and second floors of the Senior Library to facilitate further structural assessment
As published by the council, reference 25/02949/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02949/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved
- Received
- 7 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 13 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 7 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Holywell Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- OX1 4EW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Oxford register
This site has had 8 applications since 2019: 5 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02318/FUL Awaiting decision
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Repairs, conservation and refurbishment of the Grade I listed Senior Library, including replacement roof coverings, masonry and window repairs, structural strengthening, thermal improvements, upgrades to lighting, security and building services, and installation of new heating and cooling systems with associated external condensers. Installation of photovoltaic panels and improvements to health and safety, including increasing the height of the gallery balustrade and upgrading roof access and maintenance safety provisions.
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26/02319/LBC Awaiting decision
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Repairs and conservation works to the Senior Library including roof replacement and masonry repairs. Upgrading of rainwater goods, thermal upgrading of historic windows and installation of internal glazing, upgrades to electrical and heating services. Installation of PV panels and handrail to roof.
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24/01275/CND Split decision
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 5 (Details), 8 (Details of fabric upgrading), 10 (Internal finishes) and 11 (Making good and repairs to fabric) of listed building consent 24/01275/VAR
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24/01281/CND Granted
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Samples) of planning permission 24/01281/VAR
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22/02530/LBC Granted
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Refurbishment and alterations to accommodation rooms at third and fourth floors to include: alterations to upgrade sanitary accommodation; new partitions to form fire lobby and additional student bedroom; upgrade and alterations to internal doors; installation of fire lining to walls; upgrade to mechanical and electrical services (Amended).
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19/02083/CND Granted
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Details submitted in compliance with condition 5 (Archaeology) of planning permission 19/02083/FUL.
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19/00888/LBC Granted
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Internal alterations on Staircase 5 to allow installation of shower room; relocation of doorway; upgrade of all mechanical and electrical services; upgrade of doors to staircase. Draught stripping sash windows and replacement of cill flashing with lead.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Nov 2025
Received by Oxford
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13 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approved
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
16 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Oxford granted permission on 7 January 2026, 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.
About heritage and listed building applications
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