Recommendation: to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 24 February 2026 as a true and accurate record.

Site address: Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford

Proposal:

1. Outline application (with all matters reserved save for "access"), for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a graduate college for the University of Oxford comprising Student accommodation (Sui Generis), ancillary college buildings (Sui Generis), provision of landscaping, bin and cycle parking, car parking, public realm and open space. 

2. Full application for demolition of existing buildings and partial demolition of existing walls, erection of a hospital building (Use Class C2), a research building (Use Class E(g)(ii)), a hospital research link building (C2/E(g)(ii)), and erection of relocated POWIC/SANE building (Use Class E(g)(i)and (ii)) and pavilion building. Provision of associated car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, access, landscaping, public realm works and associated infrastructure works. Refurbishment and repair of the Gate Lodge and use for residential accommodation associated with the College (Use Class Sui generis)  

(Amended documents and additional transport documents) 

Reason at Committee: Major Development

RECOMMENDATION

Oxford City Planning Committee?is recommended to:? 

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission subject to: 

·       The satisfactory completion of a legal agreement under section.106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and other enabling powers to secure the planning obligations set out in the recommended heads of terms which are set out in this report; and   

2. Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regulation to: 

·       seek amended plans to show:  

o   The revised pedestrian route from the new north gate being diverted around the historic embankment and the 2no trees within this embankment retained. Including any updates to any related architectural, parameter or landscape plans which show these elements. 

o   The revised pedestrian route from the new north gate, moving east – this will show a large gap for pedestrians between the car parking spaces. Including any updates to any related architectural, parameter or landscape plans which show these elements. 

·       seek amended technical documents to reflect the above changes including: 

o   Arboricultural Impact Assessment  

o   Landscaping and Planting Character Report 

o   Landscaping Management Plan 

o   Delivery and Servicing Plan  

o   Design and Access Statement 

o   Design Code 

o   Transport Assessment 

o   Travel Plan 

·       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Head of Planning Services considers reasonably necessary; and 

·       finalise the recommended legal agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and other enabling powers as set out in this report, including refining, adding to, amending and/or deleting the obligations detailed in the heads of terms set out in this report (including to dovetail with and where appropriate, reinforce the final conditions and informatives to be attached to the planning permission) as the Head of Planning Services considers reasonably necessary; and 

·       complete the section 106 legal agreement referred to above and issue the planning permission. 

Site address: Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford

Proposal:

i.               Outline application (with all matters reserved save for "access"), for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a graduate college for the University of Oxford comprising Student accommodation (Sui Generis), ancillary college buildings (Sui Generis), provision of landscaping, bin and cycle parking, car parking, public realm and open space.

ii.              ii. Full application for demolition of existing buildings and partial demolition of existing walls, erection of a hospital building (Use Class C2), a research building (Use Class E(g)(ii)), a hospital research link building (C2/E(g)(ii)), and erection of relocated POWIC/SANE building (Use Class E(g)(i)and (ii)) and pavilion building. Provision of associated car parking, cycle parking, bin storage, access, landscaping, public realm works and associated infrastructure works. Refurbishment and repair of the Gate Lodge and use for residential accommodation associated with the College (Use Class Sui generis)

The Oxford City Planning Committee resolved to:

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission subject to:

•       The satisfactory completion of a legal agreement under section.106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and other enabling powers to secure the planning obligations set out in the recommended heads of terms which are set out in this report; and

2.    Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regulation to:

•       seek amended plans to show:

o   The revised pedestrian route from the new north gate being diverted around the historic embankment and the 2no trees within this embankment retained. Including any updates to any related architectural, parameter or landscape plans which show these elements.

o   The revised pedestrian route from the new north gate, moving east – this will show a large gap for pedestrians between the car parking spaces. Including any updates to any related architectural, parameter or landscape plans which show these elements.

•       seek amended technical documents to reflect the above changes including:

o   Arboricultural Impact Assessment

o   Landscaping and Planting Character Report

o   Landscaping Management Plan

o   Delivery and Servicing Plan

o   Design and Access Statement

o   Design Code

o   Transport Assessment

o   Travel Plan

•       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Head of Planning Services considers reasonably necessary; and

•       finalise the recommended legal agreement under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and other enabling powers as set out in this report, including refining, adding to, amending and/or deleting the obligations detailed in the heads of terms set out in this report (including to dovetail with and where appropriate, reinforce the final conditions and informatives to be attached to the planning permission) as the Head of Planning Services considers reasonably necessary; and

•       complete the section 106 legal agreement referred to above and issue the planning permission.

Site address: Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Proposal: Interventions including alteration, demolition and repair of listed and curtilage listed structures to facilitate comprehensive development of the site. The works relate to the demolition of the former farmhouse and former stables; dismantling of former pavilion building and onsite reconstruction and relocation; removal of secondary attached and freestanding structures; alterations and repair of historic boundary walls; and repair and restoration of the Gate Lodge.

Reason at Committee: To be considered concurrently with a planning application that is required to be determined by planning committee. 

RECOMMENDATION

Oxford City Planning Committee?is recommended to:? 

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the recommended listed building conditions set out in section 12 of this report, grant listed building consent and 

2.    Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regulation to: 

·       Finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Director of Planning and Regulation considers reasonably necessary.  

Site address: Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Proposal: Interventions including alteration, demolition and repair of listed and curtilage listed structures to facilitate comprehensive development of the site. The works relate to the demolition of the former farmhouse and former stables; dismantling of former pavilion building and onsite reconstruction and relocation; removal of secondary attached and freestanding structures; alterations and repair of historic boundary walls; and repair and restoration of the Gate Lodge.

The Oxford City Planning Committee resolved to:

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the recommended listed building conditions set out in section 12 of this report, grant listed building consent and

2.    Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regulation to:

•       Finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Director of Planning and Regulation considers reasonably necessary.

Site address: 10 Park Town, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6SH

Proposal: Amalgamation and extension of two basement flats to form one flat. Enlargement of front and rear lightwells. Demolition of ground floor rear conservatory and ground floor side lean-to. Erection of a two storey rear side extension. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestration. Alterations to driveway and associated landscaping and boundary treatments. Provision of bin and cycle storage. (Amended description) (Amended plans).

Reason at Committee: This application was called in by Councillors Fry, Pressel, Taylor, Chapman, Munkonge and Corais due to its impact on the neighbouring property and the impact on the significance of the listed building and conservation area.

RECOMMENDATION

Oxford City Planning Committee?is recommended to:? 

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission. 

2.    Agree to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Regulatory?Services to: 

·       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Head of Planning and Regulatory?Services considers reasonably necessary. 

Site address: 10 Park Town, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6SH

Proposal: Amalgamation and extension of two basement flats to form one flat. Enlargement of front and rear lightwells. Demolition of ground floor rear conservatory and ground floor side lean-to. Erection of a two storey rear side extension. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestration. Alterations to driveway and associated landscaping and boundary treatments. Provision of bin and cycle storage. (Amended description) (Amended plans).

The Oxford City Planning Committee resolved to:

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission.

2.    Agree to delegate authority to the Head of Planning and Regulatory?Services to:

•       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Head of Planning and Regulatory?Services considers reasonably necessary.

Site address: 10 Park Town, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6SH

Proposal: Enlargement of front and rear lightwells; platform lift to front lightwell. Demolition of ground floor rear conservatory and ground floor side lean-to. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear and side extensions, including basement extension. Alterations and upgrades to fenestration throughout, including replacement windows. External alterations and repair works to roof, masonry, rainwater goods and fenestration. Alterations and repairs to boundary walls. Internal alterations to all floors including alteration of basement floorplan and damp proofing works in association with amalgamation of two basement flats to form one flat; installation of underfloor heating; alterations to existing door openings; new door openings; removal and heightening of ceilings and removal of partitions on second floor; new lightwell and balustrade, repairs and thermal upgrade to belvedere; new and upgraded mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout. (Amended description) (Amended plans).

Reason at Committee: This application was called in by Councillors Fry, Pressel, Taylor, Chapman, Munkonge and Corais due to its impact on the neighbouring property and the impact on the significance of the listed building and conservation area. 

RECOMMENDATION

Oxford City Planning Committee?is recommended to:? 

1. Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required listed building conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant listed building consent. 

2.    Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regulation to: 

·       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Director of Planning and Regulation considers reasonably necessary. 

Site address: 10 Park Town, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6SH

Proposal: Enlargement of front and rear lightwells; platform lift to front lightwell. Demolition of ground floor rear conservatory and ground floor side lean-to. Erection of a part single, part two storey rear and side extensions, including basement extension. Alterations and upgrades to fenestration throughout, including replacement windows. External alterations and repair works to roof, masonry, rainwater goods and fenestration. Alterations and repairs to boundary walls. Internal alterations to all floors including alteration of basement floorplan and damp proofing works in association with amalgamation of two basement flats to form one flat; installation of underfloor heating; alterations to existing door openings; new door openings; removal and heightening of ceilings and removal of partitions on second floor; new lightwell and balustrade, repairs and thermal upgrade to belvedere; new and upgraded mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout. (Amended description) (Amended plans).

The Oxford City Planning Committee resolved to:

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required listed building conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant listed building consent.

2.    Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regulation to:

•       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments, additions and/or deletions as the Director of Planning and Regulation considers reasonably necessary.

Site address: 2 Steep Rise, Oxford, OX3 9QG

Proposal: Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4. Alterations to existing single storey rear extension flat roof eaves detail and amendments to the doors and windows in the rear elevation. Insertion of four windows in the North side elevations at ground and first floor. Provision of bin and bike stores. Part retrospective. (Amended Description) (Amended Drawings).

Reason at Committee: Delegated Application called in by?Councillors?Chapman, Clarkson, Lygo, Pressel, Taylor and Munkonge for reasons relating to proliferation of HMOs in the local area and lack of communal and cooking areas.

RECOMMENDATION

Oxford City Planning Committee?is recommended to:? 

1.    Approve the application?for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission; and?? 

2.    Agree to delegate authority?to the?Director?of?Planning & Regulation?to:? 

·       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments,?additions?and/or deletions?as requested by the Lead Local Flood Authority and as?the?Director?of Planning?and Regulation?considers?reasonably necessary;?and? 

·       and issue the planning permission.? 

Site address: 2 Steep Rise, Oxford, OX3 9QG

Proposal: Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4. Alterations to existing single storey rear extension flat roof eaves detail and amendments to the doors and windows in the rear elevation. Insertion of four windows in the North side elevations at ground and first floor. Provision of bin and bike stores. Part retrospective. (Amended Description) (Amended Drawings).

The Oxford City Planning Committee resolved to:

1.    Approve the application for the reasons given in the report and subject to the required planning conditions set out in section 12 of this report and grant planning permission; and??

2.    Agree to delegate authority?to the?Director?of?Planning & Regulation?to:?

•       finalise the recommended conditions as set out in this report including such refinements, amendments,?additions?and/or deletions?as requested by the Lead Local Flood Authority and as?the?Director?of Planning?and Regulation?considers?reasonably necessary;?and?

•       and issue the planning permission.?

Items currently expected to be considered by the committee at future meetings are listed for information. This is not a definitive list and applications may be added or removed at any point. These are not for discussion at this meeting.

Future meetings of the Committee are scheduled at 6.00pm on:

26 May 2026

23 June 2026

14 July 2026