Planning application
4 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Removal of existing rear A/C unit to rear elevation and installation of new A/C units at roof level and associated works. Installation of a glass balustrade to front elevation with outdoor seating area. Internal alterations to include changes to bar, shelves and counters.
As published by the council, reference 26/01925/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01925/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 7 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- OX1 1AY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Oxford register
This site has had 3 applications since 2026.
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26/01951/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY
Removal of existing rear A/C unit to rear elevation and installation of new A/C units at roof level and associated works. Installation of a glass balustrade to front elevation with outdoor seating area.
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26/01952/ADV Awaiting decision
4 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY
Display of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign, and applied signage to fenestration.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Aug 2026
Received by Oxford
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3 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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14 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 October 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.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Oxford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Oxford decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About heritage and listed building applications
Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.
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84% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct
Removal of existing rear A/C unit to rear elevation and installation of new A/C units at roof level and associated works. Installation of a glass balustrade to front elevation with outdoor seating area.
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