Planning application
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Erection of a new library building and replacement greenhouses for Worcester College, the widening of an existing gated entrance and creation of a new pedestrian opening within garden walls, a substation, together with landscaping, parking and other associated works.
As published by the council, reference 26/02390/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02390/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 6 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 13 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- OX1 2HB
Site history
Applications at this address on the Oxford register
This site has had 9 applications since 2018: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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25/02258/ENT Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Fell 1no. Sycamore tree as specified by Simon Bagnall in the Central conservation area.
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24/01679/FUL Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Removal of existing southern mezzanine external gantry and access ladder. Alterations to roof and installation of roof insulation. Removal of 1no. door and insertion of 1no. window to southern mezzanine external roof. Alterations to 7no. rooflights to roof. Removal of 1no. air conditioning unit to the north elevation of the mezzanine. Alterations to roof bell and housing, 1no. flag pole, and lightning protection. Removal of existing card reader from front entrance doors and installation of card reader pedestal to front elevation. Repairs to the rendered walls and slate roof to south elevation. (Amended plans).
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24/01680/LBC Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Renewal and raising of roof, to incorporate insulation and replacement of the 7no. existing rooflights for 6no. roughened glass rooflights and 1no. hinged roof light with roof access ladder. Removal of existing southern mezzanine external timber gantry and ladder access onto the existing flat roof and replacement of the 1no. roof access door with 1no. window. Removal, repair and re-fitting of the existing small timber bell housing resting on the flat roof and restoration of the bell. Replacement of the flag pole. Removal of 1no. air conditioning unit to the north elevation of the mezzanine and repairs to the pebbledash render along with replacement of flat felt roofs either side of the central east facing clock face parapet. Overhaul of the inner blue slate and lead valley roof over the library. Renewal of lightning protection tapes and fall arrest cable anchor points on the renewed flat roof. Installation of 4no. lantern lights to west colonnade outside the main entrance doors into the Chapel and Dining Hall. Removal of existing door lock card reader and installation of pedestal card reader by the entrance door and removal of existing cables. Repairs to the south elevation 20th century finishing kitchen cement rendered walls and repairs the slate roof over the entrance. (Amended plans)
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23/00364/CAT Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Fell 1no Ash Tree and works to 1no Lime Tree and 2no Holm Oak Trees as specified by Skelton Tree Services in the Central Conservation Area.
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19/03083/CAT Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Works to 1no. Oak Tree and 1no. Horse Chestnut Tree as specified by Mr Phillip Ableson in the Central Conservation Area
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19/00198/FUL Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Demolition and re-build of 10 linear metres of Provost Drive Wall (retrospective).
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19/00108/CAT Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Works to various trees as specified by Mr Phillip Ableson in Central Conservation Area.
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18/02375/CAT Granted
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Prune 1no. Indian Bean Tree, Fell 1no. Beech tree in the Central Conservation area.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Oct 2026
Received by Oxford
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13 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 8 December 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 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
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About full applications
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Nearby applications
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Provosts Lodge Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Temporary installation of a hoarding barrier to the west elevation stone steps for up to 2 years. Works to include lifting of stone paving for a trial hole and associated works.
Granted Heritage and listed buildings -
Provosts Lodge Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Temporary installation of a hoarding barrier to the west elevation stone steps for up to 2 years. Works to include lifting of stone paving for a trial hole and associated works.
Granted Full applications -
Staircase 11 Room 1 Worcester College Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 3 (Historic Building Recording) listed building consent 25/03307/LBC
Awaiting decision Conditions 2 docs -
Worcester College Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Fell 1no Ash Tree and works to 1no Lime Tree and 2no Holm Oak Trees as specified by Skelton Tree Services in the Central Conservation Area.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
Staircases 3 4 5 And 6 Worcester College Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Details submitted in compliance with condition 1 (Development begun within time limit), 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns) and 6 (Construction Management Plan) of planning permission 19/00900/FUL.
Split decision Conditions 4 docs -
Worcester College Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HB
Works to 1no. Oriental plane tree as specified by Fiona Bradshaw in the Central Conservation Area. T20 oriental plane Where it is necessary to sever roots greater than 25mm in diameter, arboricultural advice must be sort. Where smaller roots must be severed, they should be cut back cleanly using secateurs or a sharp pruning saw.
Granted Trees 2 docs
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