185 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Pending
26/00956/FUL
Description
Installation of commercial flue to rear elevation. Alterations to shop front fenestration and display of illuminated signage.
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Historical activity at this location
36 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Refused
Display of 1no. Externally illuminated fascia sign.
2025
Refused
Change of use from retail unit (Use Class E(a)) to a restaurant (Use Class E(b)). Install…
2025
Refused
Display of 1no. Externally illuminated fascia sign.
2025
Refused
Change of use from retail unit (Use Class E(a)) to a restaurant (Use Class E(b)). Install…
2025
Withdrawn
Display of 1no. Internally illuminated fascia sign.
2025
Withdrawn
Display of 1no. Internally illuminated fascia sign.
2025
Refused
Change of use retail store (Use Class E(a)) to Takeaway (Sui Generis). Installation of ve…
2025
Refused
Change of use retail store (Use Class E(a)) to Takeaway (Sui Generis). Installation of ve…
2024
Refused
Removal of 1no. window and installation of 1no. flue to rear elevation.
2020
Approved
Application seeking prior approval for Change of Use from Use Class A1 (Shops) to Use Cla…
2020
Approved
Application seeking prior approval for Change of Use from Use Class A1 (Shops) to Use Cla…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
160 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE
Replacement of the existing 6 no. antennas at a height of 14.95 AGL on 3no. 3.3m support…
2025
Approved
160 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE
Replacement of the existing 6 no. antennas at a height of 14.95 AGL on 3no. 3.3m support…
2025
Second Floor Crown House 193 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Change of use of top floor from vacant yoga training facility (Sui Generis) to Hotel Acco…
2025
Refused
187 And 189 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign. (Retrospective).
2025
Refused
187 And 189 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign. (Retrospective).
2025
Approved
187 And 189 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Amalgamation of two adjoining restaurants and alterations to shop front signage (Retrospe…
2025
Approved
187 And 189 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Amalgamation of two adjoining restaurants and alterations to shop front signage (Retrospe…
2024
Refused
166 And 168 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE
Erection of a first floor mansard roof extension over existing rear extension to create a…
2024
Refused
166 And 168 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE
Erection of a first floor mansard roof extension over existing rear extension to create a…
2024
Approved
156 - 160 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE
Replacement of existing 6no. antennas at a height of 14.95 AGL on 3no. 3.3m support poles…
2024
Approved
156 - 160 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE
Replacement of existing 6no. antennas at a height of 14.95 AGL on 3no. 3.3m support poles…
2024
Refused
14 East Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1XW
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Clas…
2024
Refused
14 East Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1XW
Change of use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Clas…
2024
Approved
South Park Court East Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire
Removal of 2no. box bay windows and insertion of 2no windows to side elevation.
2024
Approved
South Park Court East Avenue Oxford Oxfordshire
Removal of 2no. box bay windows and insertion of 2no windows to side elevation.
2024
Approved
151 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Alterations to shop front to include installation of signage and alterations to fenestrat…
2024
Approved
151 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Alterations to shop front to include installation of signage and alterations to fenestrat…
2024
Approved
151 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Change of use of ground floor of vacant retail unit (Use Class E) to an Adult Gaming Cent…
2024
Approved
151 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Change of use of ground floor of vacant retail unit (Use Class E) to an Adult Gaming Cent…
2024
Approved
151 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UT
Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. internally illuminated projec…
2017
Approved
Land To The Rear Of 1 To 4 Chapel Street Avenue Lane Oxford Oxfordshire
Erection of 2 x 1-bed flats (Use Class C3) with provision of private amenity space and bi…
2017
Approved
Land To The Rear Of 1 To 4 Chapel Street Avenue Lane Oxford Oxfordshire
Erection of 2 x 1-bed flats (Use Class C3) with provision of private amenity space and bi…
2017
Approved
201 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1XA
Erection of single storey rear extension and insertion of 2no. rear rooflights. (Amended…
2017
Approved
201 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1XA
Erection of single storey rear extension and insertion of 2no. rear rooflights. (Amended…
2017
Approved
197 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1XA
Erection of a single storey rear extension and insertion of 1no. window to rear elevation…
Oxford
Planning Authority Score
1.7/10
Poor
#275 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Oxford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #247 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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Oxford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #169 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #228 of 292
46%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #247 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #253 of 292
67%
Minor dwellings approved
73 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
106 decided
1,132
Total decisions
151 refused in 2025