Oxford Brookes University Wheatley Campus Site

1. 3 Nov 2016

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 1 Mar 2017

   Decision issued: Sco. opinion issued

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Oxford Brookes University Waterperry Road Holton OX33 1HX

  P17/S4254/O Submitted 4 Dec 2017 50 yards away

  Outline planning application, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except details of vehicular access, for demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of the site with up to 500 dwellings and associated works including; engineering operations, including site clearance, remediation, remodelling and deposition of inert fill material arising from demolition on site; installation of new and modification of existing services and utilities; construction of foul and surface water drainage systems, including SuDS; creation of noise mitigation bund and fencing; creation of public open space, leisure, sport and recreation facilities including equipped play areas; ecological mitigation works; construction of a building for community/sport use and associated car parking; construction of internal estate roads, private drives and other highways infrastructure and construction of pedestrian footpaths. (As amended by plans received 12 October 2018, and amplified by additional arboricultural, biodiversity, design and access information received 12 October 2018, and amplified by EIA addendum received 12 October 2018.

  Refused Outline Demolition 706 docs
  Major scheme

• Oxford Brookes University Waterperry Road Holton Oxford OX33 1HX

  P26/S2781/NM Submitted 7 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission P23/S1407/RM, to reduced number of substations, relocate substations and relocate visitor parking bays.

  Decided Amendments 6 docs

• Land at Oxford Brookes University Wheatley Campus Waterperry Road Holton OX33 1HX

  P26/S2753/DIS Submitted 6 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 7(Construction Method Statement incorporating CTMP) of P17/S4254/O Outline planning application, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except details of vehicular access, for demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of the site with up to 500 dwellings and associated works including; engineering operations, including site clearance, remediation, remodelling and deposition of inert fill material arising from demolition on site; installation of new and modification of existing services and utilities; construction of foul and surface water drainage systems, including SuDS; creation of noise mitigation bund and fencing; creation of public open space, leisure, sport and recreation facilities including equipped play areas; ecological mitigation works; construction of a building for community/sport use and associated car parking; construction of internal estate roads, private drives and other highways infrastructure and construction of pedestrian footpaths

  Granted Conditions Demolition 5 docs
  Major scheme

• Oxford Brookes University, Waterperry Road, Holton, OX33 1HX

  P23/S1237/NM Submitted 5 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  Non-material amendment to outline planning permission P17/S4254/O - to amend approved Parameter Plan (Condition 4) and amend the wording of Condition 18 (Noise Mitigation Strategy) to reflect the mitigation measures which formed part of the Outline Permission. (Outline planning application, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except details of vehicular access, for demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of the site with up to 500 dwellings and associated works including; engineering operations, including site clearance, remediation, remodelling and deposition of inert fill material arising from demolition on site; installation of new and modification of existing services and utilities; construction of foul and surface water drainage systems, including SuDS; creation of noise mitigation bund and fencing; creation of public open space, leisure, sport and recreation facilities including equipped play areas; ecological mitigation works; construction of a building for community/sport use and associated car parking; construction of internal estate roads, private drives and other highways infrastructure and construction of pedestrian footpaths).

  Decided Amendments Demolition 10 docs
  Major scheme

• Students Residential Block, Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus, Holton, OX33 1HX

  P23/S0957/T28 Submitted 14 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  The removal of a cabinet to be replaced with a cabinet as well as development ancillary reworks thereto.

  Granted Telecoms 2 docs

• Land at Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus, Waterperry Road, Holton, OX33 1HX

  P26/S0937/DIS Submitted 25 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Discharge of condition 5(Phasing Plan) on application ref. P17/S4254/O Outline planning application, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except details of vehicular access, for demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of the site with up to 500 dwellings and associated works including; engineering operations, including site clearance, remediation, remodelling and deposition of inert fill material arising from demolition on site; installation of new and modification of existing services and utilities; construction of foul and surface water drainage systems, including SuDS; creation of noise mitigation bund and fencing; creation of public open space, leisure, sport and recreation facilities including equipped play areas; ecological mitigation works; construction of a building for community/sport use and associated car parking; construction of internal estate roads, private drives and other highways infrastructure and construction of pedestrian footpaths.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 7 docs
  Major scheme

• P26/S3483/PIP Granted

  Land at 16 Chinnor Road, Thame, OX9 3LW

  Erection of a minimum of three and a maximum of five residential dwellings.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Outline
• P26/S1535/O Granted

  Land east of 14 Thame Road, Great Milton, OX44 7HY

  Outline planning application (access and layout) for the erection of seven dwellings and related works, including access.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• P26/S1592/PIP Refused

  Land adjacent to Thatchings Sydenham Road Sydenham OX39 4LJ

  Permission in principle development for 1 dwelling (involving removal of existing outbuildings)

  Received 13 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• P26/S0283/O Granted

  Rokemarsh Farm House, Rokemarsh, Roke, OX10 6JB

  Outline application (all matters reserved except for access and layout )for the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and dwelling, construction of a single detached house and garage. (Additional Information Received 17 March 2026)

  Received 2 Feb, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Outline
• P26/S2950/PIP Refused

  Land rear 79a & 81 Lower Icknield Way Chinnor OX39 4EA

  Application for Permission in Principle Development Proposed 8 to 9 self/custom build dwellings.

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Outline