Planning Applications in
Oxford
Oxford is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Oxford to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Oxford
Based on 786 applications tracked between 2023-02-23 and 2026-08-24.
Full
40% of all applications
Demolition
19% of all applications
Householder
19% of all applications
Change of Use
11% of all applications
Prior Approval
5% of all applications
Conditions
4% of all applications
Oxford Planning Statistics
Data period: 2023-02-23 to 2026-08-24 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Oxford
PlanWatch currently holds 786 Oxford planning records across 543 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2023-02-23 to 2026-08-24. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (312), Demolition (152), Householder (148).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Oxford
Latest applications submitted to Oxford council.
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension.
64 Lytton Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 3NZ
Erection of a rear ground floor extension to provide 2no. ensuite student rooms, first floor extension to provide 1no. ensuite student room, first and second floor extensions to provide 6no. ensuite student rooms and first floor dormer extension to provide 1no. ensuite student room. Erection of a single storey pavilion to provide amenity space. Conversion of existing ground floor common room and kitchen into 4no. ensuite student rooms. Installation of solar panels. Formation of decking and pergola. Alterations to fenestrations. Alterations to landscaping. Provision of cycle stores.
12 Paradise Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
Erection of a rear ground floor extension to provide 2no. ensuite student rooms, first floor extension to provide 1no. ensuite student room, first and second floor extensions to provide 6no. ensuite student rooms and first floor dormer extension to provide 1no. ensuite student room. Erection of a single storey pavilion to provide amenity space. Conversion of existing ground floor common room and kitchen into 4no. ensuite student rooms. Installation of solar panels. Formation of decking and pergola. Internal alterations. Alterations to fenestrations. Alterations to landscaping. Provision of cycle stores.
12 Paradise Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
Application to certify that the existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) is lawful development.
79 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1HR
Change of use of ground floor and basement from estate agents (Use Class E(c)(iii)) to residential accommodation to be incorporated with upstairs flat to form single dwelling house (Use Class C3). Removal of shop front. Formation of railings to front elevation. Alterations to fenestration.
151 Walton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2HG
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Oxford council planning portal — public.oxford.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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