Planning application
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Works: Roofing Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/02318/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02318/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 28 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 28 Sep 2026
- 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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26/02319/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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25/02949/LBC Granted
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Opening up works on the first and second floors of the Senior Library to facilitate further structural assessment
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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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28 Sep 2026
Received by Oxford
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5 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 23 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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What happens while it is decided
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Nearby applications
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Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
97% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov
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.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing -
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford OX1 4EW
External repairs and internal works to staircase 5 including installation of under floor heating.. Works to staircase 8 including repairs to external rainwater goods and masonry and alterations to basement to create shower and changing rooms at first, second and third floor levels.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 148 docs -
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
Split decision Conditions 7 docs -
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Details submitted in compliance with condition 5 (Archaeology) of planning permission 19/02083/FUL.
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford OX1 4EW
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Archaeology Investigation and Recording) and 4 (Protection of C17 Cartouches) of listed building consent 19/02084/LBC.
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
Oriel College Oriel Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4EW
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Samples) of planning permission 24/01281/VAR
Granted Conditions 7 docs
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