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Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

Granted West Oxfordshire 23/01222/FUL Full Application

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Removal of the current platform lift and temporary stairs from the south-east colonnade. Installation of a temporary access lift on the south-west side of the north portico to enable access to the main front door. (Amended plans)

As published by the council, reference 23/01222/FUL

Application record

Reference
23/01222/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approve
Received
28 Apr 2023
Validated
28 Apr 2023
Decided
21 Sep 2023
Ward
Woodstock and Bladon
Parish
Blenheim
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
OX20 1PX

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Oxfordshire register

This site has had 12 applications since 2019: 12 approved, 0 refused.

  • 23/01223/LBC Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    External alterations to include removal of the current platform lift and temporary stairs from the south-east colonnade and installation of a temporary access lift on the south-west side of the north portico to enable access to the main front door

    Decided 21 Sep 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 23/00946/CND Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Discharge of conditions 5 (details of the externally mounted bird and bat boxes) and 7 (Orchard Management Plan) of planning permission 22/03463/S73

    Decided 31 May 2023 Conditions
  • 23/00481/CND Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Discharge of condition 3 (roof sample) of planning permission 22/02803/FUL

    Decided 16 Mar 2023 Conditions
  • 22/03463/S73 Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Variation of condition 2 of permission 21/02967/FUL to allow changes in size and position of the visitor centre (kiosk), updated play equipment.

    Decided 20 Jan 2023 Amendments
  • 22/03246/LBC Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Updated proposals for a new adventure play area and kiosk building to the slip garden south of the Kitchen Walled Garden.

    Decided 13 Jan 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/01597/CND Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Discharge of conditions 3 (scheme of landscaping) 4 (arboricultural method statement) and 7 (full surface water drainage scheme) of permission 21/02967/FUL

    Decided 11 Jul 2022 Conditions
  • 22/01134/LBC Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Reroofing works to Flagstaff Tower, replacing existing flagpole.

    Decided 10 Jun 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/01135/LBC Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Re-roofing of the kitchen roof and reconfiguration of existing gutters. Introduction of lead steps to improve access for maintenance.

    Decided 10 Jun 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/00349/LBC Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    To reinstate the bellcote to the north west bastion of the walled garden (to be relocated from the east to the west niche).

    Decided 5 Apr 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/03281/LBC Granted

    Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    Full inspection and repair works to structure above the Green Writing Room Ceiling. Requires removal and renewal of existing parquet floor to the Sunderland Bedrooms (amendment to previous listed building consent 20/00239/LBC - works as previous with the exception that existing floorboards are now no longer to be re-introduced). Partly retrospective.

    Decided 25 Nov 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Apr 2023

    Received by West Oxfordshire

  2. 21 Sep 2023

    Decision issued: Approve

  3. 18 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Donald Insall Associates Ltd Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 1981 · London

201 applications on PlanIndex · across 43 councils · 98% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

25 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Oxfordshire granted permission on 21 September 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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  • Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    23/01223/LBC Submitted 28 Apr 2023 50 yards away

    External alterations to include removal of the current platform lift and temporary stairs from the south-east colonnade and installation of a temporary access lift on the south-west side of the north portico to enable access to the main front door

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 26 docs
  • Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS

    23/00633/LBC Submitted 2 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Internal alterations to remove existing modern internal door and replace with automated glazed door.

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  • Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX

    22/01597/CND Submitted 26 May 2022 50 yards away

    Discharge of conditions 3 (scheme of landscaping) 4 (arboricultural method statement) and 7 (full surface water drainage scheme) of permission 21/02967/FUL

    Granted Conditions 28 docs
  • Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS

    26/02013/LBC Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

    External alterations to replace the temporary access lift at the North Portico with a permanent lift

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 22 docs
  • Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS

    26/02012/FUL Submitted 20 Aug 2026 50 yards away

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  • Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS

    24/01411/LBC Submitted 22 May 2024 100 yards away

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