Planning application
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
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Proposal
External alterations to replace the temporary access lift at the North Portico with a permanent lift
As published by the council, reference 26/02013/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02013/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Under consideration
- Received
- 20 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Woodstock and Bladon
- Parish
- Blenheim
- Postcode
- OX20 1PS
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Oxfordshire register
This site has had 9 applications since 2022: 7 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02012/FUL Awaiting decision
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Replacement of the existing temporary access lift at the North Portico with a permanent lift
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24/02052/LBC Granted
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
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24/02051/FUL Granted
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)
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24/01411/LBC Granted
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
External alterations to repair the two cantilever stone staircases located in the Stable Courtyard
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24/00762/FUL Granted
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Replacement of two existing rooflights and associated reroofing works and repairs to the service stairs at Blenheim Palace
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24/00763/LBC Granted
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Internal and external alterations to include the replacement of the roof lights to the East and West Stairwells within Blenheim Palace. External works to include reroofing works of lead roof areas around each rooflight with repairs to structure and stone repairs. Internal works to include repairs to lath and plaster ceilings.
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23/00633/LBC Granted
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Internal alterations to remove existing modern internal door and replace with automated glazed door.
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22/02803/FUL Granted
Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
Internal and external alterations to replace the existing glazed roof of the Orangery with solid construction in slate, removing the existing trusses for use elsewhere and the introduction of a traditional flat ceiling.
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 50 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
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Donald Insall Associates Ltd Agent, registered in London
Active · incorporated 1981 · London
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Blenheim Palace Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PS
91% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct
Replacement of the existing temporary access lift at the North Portico with a permanent lift
Awaiting decision Full applications 23 docs -
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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
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