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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01951/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01951/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 10 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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26/01952/ADV Awaiting decision
4 Oxford Castle New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1AY
Display of 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign, and applied signage to fenestration.
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26/01925/LBC 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. Internal alterations to include changes to bar, shelves and counters.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 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
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