Planning application
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Replacement of the existing temporary access lift at the North Portico with a permanent lift
As published by the council, reference 26/02012/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02012/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Under consideration
- Received
- 20 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- OX20 1PS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Aug 2026
Received by West Oxfordshire
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3 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 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.
West Oxfordshire took a median of 49 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with West Oxfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
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Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
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 -
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Proposed repair works to the roofs and masonry to the central portion of Blenheim Palace, and the conservation of the wall and ceiling paintings to the Great Hall and Saloon
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 173 docs -
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Proposed repair works to the roofs and masonry to the central portion of Blenheim Palace. (amended description)
Granted Full applications 172 docs -
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PX
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)
Granted Full applications 25 docs -
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
Granted Heritage and listed buildings 26 docs -
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
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Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 11 docs
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