25 Helen Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DF

1. 1 Apr 2026

   Received by Oxford

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 May 2026, 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 48 Helen Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DE

  21/00492/FUL Submitted 22 Feb 2021 30m away

  Replacement of rear external entrance door and kitchen window. Erection of glazed canopy to rear elevation.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Oise House 38 Binsey Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0EX

  26/01054/VAR Submitted 29 Apr 2026 62m away

  Removal of condition 5 (Temporary Permission) of planning permission 24/01392/FUL (Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)(i)) to education (Use Class F1) to allow for the authorised education use to continue on a permanent basis.

  Granted Amendments 5 docs

• 25 Henry Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DG

  25/02194/FUL Submitted 22 Aug 2025 71m away

  Formation of 1no. side dormer in association with extended loft conversion to accommodate an additional bedroom.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 10 docs

• 16 Henry Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DG

  26/00146/FUL Submitted 20 Jan 2026 83m away

  Erection of a single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Henry Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0DG

  22/03070/CPU Submitted 28 Dec 2022 88m away

  Application to certify that the proposed formation of 1no. rear dormer in association with a loft conversion and insertion of 1no. rooflight to front elevation roofslope is lawful development. (Amended description).

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer 9 docs

• 24 Binsey Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 0EX

  26/01659/FUL Submitted 8 Jul 2026 94m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Extension to existing rear dormer in association with a loft conversion. Replacement of 1no. window with Juliet balcony to rear elevation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1

• 26/01080/H42 Decided

  42 Westbury Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3RZ

  Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.0m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m

  1 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00857/H42 Withdrawn

  86 Morrell Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1NA

  Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.50m, for which the maximum height would be 2.90m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.50m.

  8 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00577/H42 Granted

  396 Marston Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0JD

  Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, for which the maximum height would be 4.0m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m.

  9 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00533/H42 Granted

  11 Peel Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4UT

  Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.0m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m

  3 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00744/H42 Awaiting decision

  2 Jackson Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 7TR

  Application for prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.60m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.40m

  25 Mar 2026 Prior approval