Planning application
26/01280/LBC
County Hall New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1ND
Proposal
Internal and external alterations to the grade II* County Hall in association with a change of use from 'Office' (Class E) and 'Council Chambers and Coroners Court' (Sui Generis) to 'Hotel' (Class C1), 'Restaurant' (Class E(b)), 'Cafe' (Class E(b)), 'Bar and / or drinking establishment with expanded food provision' (Sui Generis). Works to include removal, alteration and replacement of fixed furniture in the Court Rooms, removal of doors, removal of internal walls, new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, new external plant equipment, alterations to windows, alterations to the front entrance steps and installation of new external ramped access, repair and refurbishment works. Alterations to the external stone walls.
As published by the council, reference 26/01280/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 May 2026
Received by Oxford
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3 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
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What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
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How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
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