Council planning record

Internal and external alterations to the grade II* County Hall in association with a change of use from 'Office' (Class E) and 'Council Chambers and Coroners Court' (Sui Generis) to 'Hotel' (Class C1), 'Restaurant' (Class E(b)), 'Cafe' (Class E(b)), 'Bar and / or drinking establishment with expanded food provision' (Sui Generis). Works to include removal, alteration and replacement of fixed furniture in the Court Rooms, removal of doors, removal of internal walls, new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, new external plant equipment, alterations to windows, alterations to the front entrance steps and installation of new external ramped access, repair and refurbishment works. Alterations to the external stone walls.

County Hall New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1ND

RegisteredReference: 26/01280/LBCOxford City Council

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County Hall New Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1ND

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Application summary

Status
Registered
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
29 Jul 2026
Local authority
Oxford City Council

Application overview

Internal and external alterations to the grade II* County Hall in association with a change of use from 'Office' (Class E) and 'Council Chambers and Coroners Court' (Sui Generis) to 'Hotel' (Class C1), 'Restaurant' (Class E(b)), 'Cafe' (Class E(b)), 'Bar and / or drinking establishment with expanded food provision' (Sui Generis). Works to include removal, alteration and replacement of fixed furniture in the Court Rooms, removal of doors, removal of internal walls, new floor, wall and ceiling finishes, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, new external plant equipment, alterations to windows, alterations to the front entrance steps and installation of new external ramped access, repair and refurbishment works. Alterations to the external stone walls.

Proposal details

Reference
26/01280/LBC
Alternative references
PP-14935582
Ward
Osney And St. Thomas Ward
Agent
Miss Amelia Robson

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DocumentPublishedAction
Historic englandConsultee Comment · PDF23 Sept 2026View
Active travel englandConsultee Comment · PDF3 Sept 2026View
Archer furniture detailed schedule of joinery worksOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Method statement for joinery detailsOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Heritage statement addendumOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Heritage interpretationOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Fixture and fittings schedule - first floor & basementOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Fixture and fittings schedule - ground floorOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Heritage works management planOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Door scheduleOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Drawing registerOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed enlarged coroner's courtDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed enlarged common hallDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed enlarged council chamberDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Alterations enlarged coroner's courtDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Alterations enlarged common hallDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Alterations enlarged council chamberDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Enlarged council chamber mezzanineDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Alteration internal elevations coroner's courtDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Alteration internal elevations common hallDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Alteration internal elevations council chamberDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed internal elevations council chamberDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed internal elevations common hallDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed internal elevations coroner's courtDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed floor detail - council chamberDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed staircase - council chamberDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Proposed floor detail and terraced floor detailDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Indicative enlarged court room servicingDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Joinery detail court room - central dock detailDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Joinery detail court room - witness stand to host station detailDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Door scheduleDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Partition detailsDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Coroner's court floor scoping and detailDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Council chamber floor scoping and detailDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Schedule of fixtures and fittings to be removedDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Details of door alterationsDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Speciality restaurant ? kitchen ventilation technical noteOther · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Retained steps elevationDrawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Typical step detail - s1Drawing · PDF1 Sept 2026View
Historic work method statementOther · PDF25 Aug 2026View
Verified views & methodologyOther · PDF25 Aug 2026View
The victorian societyConsultee Comment · PDF13 Aug 2026View
Historic england commissionConsultee Comment · PDF11 Aug 2026View
Active travel englandConsultee Comment · PDF29 Jul 2026View
Oxfordshire architectural and historical societyConsultee Comment · PDF24 Jul 2026View
Oxford preservation trustConsultee Comment21 Jul 2026View
Historic englandConsultee Comment · PDF8 Jul 2026View
Natural england commissionConsultee Comment · PDF25 Jun 2026View
Thames waterConsultee Comment · PDF10 Jun 2026View
Active travel englandConsultee Comment · PDF5 Jun 2026View
Environment agencyConsultee Comment · PDF5 Jun 2026View
Environment agencyConsultee Comment · PDF5 Jun 2026View
Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF26 May 2026View
Air quality assessmentOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Tree survey and arboricultural impact assessmentOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Ts & aiaDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary ecological appraisal, preliminary roost assessment and biodiversityOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Enhancement planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Daylight and sunlight reportOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Economic statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Energy statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Utility statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Health impact assessmentOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Acoustic assessmentOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Statement of community involvementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Operational waste management strategyOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Fire strategy reportOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Archaeological desk-based assessmentOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed suds strategyDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Flood risk assessment and suds strategyOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Flood risk assessment part 2Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Flood risk assessment part 3Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 3Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 4Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 5Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 6Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 7Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 8Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 9Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 1Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Design and access statement part 2Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Landscape strategy part 1Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Landscape strategy part 2Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Illustrative landscape masterplanDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Illustrative landscape plan (ground)Drawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 4Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 5Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 6Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 7Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 8Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 1Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 2Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Preliminary desk study part 3Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Phase 2 geo-environmental and geotechnical site investigation part 2Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Phase 2 geo-environmental and geotechnical site investigation part 1Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Heritage, townscape and views statement: volume 3 (proposals)Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Heritage, townscape and views statement: volume 1 (baseline)Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Heritage, townscape and views statement: volume 2 (history and heritage)Other · PDF26 May 2026View
M&e method statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Method statement for joinery detailsOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Method statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Mep strategyOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Courtroom paint analysisOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Heritage, townscape and views statement: volume 4 (gazetteer)Other · PDF26 May 2026View
Written scheme of investigation for level 4 building recordingOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Conservation principles statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing site elevations north and southDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing site elevations east and westDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing overall site section east and southDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing overall site sections old county hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration site elevations north and southDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration site elevations east and westDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration overall site section east and southDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration overall site section old county hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed site elevations north and southDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed site elevations east and westDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed overall site section east and southDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed overall site section old county hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed new county hall facade bayDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed link building facade bayDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Ground floor proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Ground floor demolition planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Ground floor existing planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Site location planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
First floor proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
First floor demolition planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
First floor existing planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Second floor proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Second floor demolition planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Second floor existing planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Third floor proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Third floor demolition planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Third floor existing planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Fourth floor proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Fourth floor demolition planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Fourth floor existing planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Archer furniture detailed schedule of joinery worksOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Construction environmental management planOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Roof demolition planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Roof floor existing planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Roof proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Fifth floor proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Lower ground proposed planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Lower ground demolition planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Lower ground existing planDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Framework travel planOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Transport statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Joinery detail council chamber curved seating detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Joinery detail council chamber banquet seating detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed dumbwaiter lift judges retiring roomDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Coroners courtfacade ventilation openingDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Council chamber window ventilation detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Council chamber exhaust detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Common hall floor void air supply detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Judges retiring room ventilation detail and exhaust detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Secondary glazing detail upgradeDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Details of door alterationsDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Partition detailsDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Cornice and picture rail detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Coroners court floor scoping and detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Door scheduleDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Schedule of fixtures and fittings to be removedDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed finishes scheduleDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed enlarged coroners courtDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed enlarged common hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed enlarged council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed enlarged grand jury room and extension wingDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed enlarged b10 b11 b12Drawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alterations enlarged coroners courtDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alterations enlarged common hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alterations enlarged council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alterations judges retiring grand jury and extensionDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alterations enlarged b10 b11 b12Drawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing enlarged coroners courtDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing enlarged common hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed internal elevations common hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing internal elevations coroners courtDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing enlarged council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing enlarged grand jury and extension wingDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed internal elevations council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing enlarged grand jury roomDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing enlarged ancillary roomsDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration internal elevations coroners courtDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration internal elevations common hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration internal elevations council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration internal elevation grand jury roomDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Alteration internal elevations ancillary roomDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed internal elevations coroners courtDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing internal elevations common hallDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Existing internal elevations council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed internal elevations grand jury roomDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed internal elevation ancillary roomDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed floor detail and terraced floor detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed staircase council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed floor detail council chamberDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Proposed guestroomDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Typical superloo layout wcsDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Joinery detail court room witness stand to host station dDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Typical court room bench seating detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Joinery detail court room central dock detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Typical public gallery seating detailDrawing · PDF26 May 2026View
Planning statementOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Cil formOther · PDF26 May 2026View
Cover letterOther · PDF26 May 2026View

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