A CONTROVERSIAL row of houses, two office buildings in Oxford Science Park and a marquee for Oxford University students to eat in are among the applications on the city council’s planning register this week.

Here are the key details about the developments that could be going up in your area.

To see the proposals in full, go to the planning portal at oxford.gov.uk

  • Five houses could be built in Wolvercote

This application to demolish the detached building at 20 Blenheim Drive and put up five properties in its place has got neighbours talking.

Plans to build homes on the site have twice been refused, with both appeals upheld.

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These proposals involve two five-bed houses and a trio of three-bed properties, but dozens of residents have submitted objections.

The latest is from Blenheim Drive resident Stephen Tucker, who said: “The plans represent an inappropriate overdevelopment with many potentially dangerous issues regarding access to the site.”

Reference: 19/02723/FUL.

Oxford Mail:

  • Science park’s new offices and laboratories

The Oxford Science Park, in Littlemore, could get a pair of two-storey buildings if this application goes through.

The offices would cover 3,500 square metres and cover two tenancies per floor, as well as having the potential for dry laboratory space.

Reference: 20/02672/FUL.

  • College’s Covid marquee

This retrospective application is for a temporary dining area and toilet facilities at Oxford University’s Hertford College, so students can comply with coronavirus restrictions at meal times.

The facility, which is made up of a larger marquee where people can eat and a smaller one to act as a kitchen, is initially set to stay at the historic site in Catte Street for 12 months.

Reference: 20/02727/FUL.

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  • Charity’s expansion plans

Christian charity Zacharias Trust is seeking to add to its European headquarters at 76 Banbury Road.

The plans involve converting next door, number 78, into an office and teaching space, while a swimming pool and studio behind the buildings would be replaced with an office building and hall.

A garage at number 78 would be demolished in favour of a three-bed house, while a new entrance and reception is also proposed.

Reference: 20/02417/FUL.

  • City centre flats

The upper floors of 11 St Ebbe’s Street could be converted into three one-bed apartments thanks to a three-storey extension.

It is an attractive site next to the Westgate Centre, while the ground floor houses Oaks Menswear.

The shop’s windows and doors would be reconfigured to create separate entrances for the flats and the store.

Reference: 20/02633/FUL.

Oxford Mail:

  • New affordable housing

Three two-bed homes could be built in Tucker Road, Blackbird Leys, to increase the city council’s affordable housing stock.

This would see 19 garages demolished and each property would have its own garden and parking space.

Reference: 20/02653/CT3.

  • Flat above bank

This application is for a one-bed flat on the first floor of the Barclays bank building in London Road, Headington.

The area is currently office space, with these plans submitted to see if the city council needs to give prior approval.

Reference: 20/02783/B56.

Oxford Mail:

  • New homes near superstore

Three two-bed homes could be built in Thomson Terrace, Littlemore – a stone’s throw from Heyford Hill Sainsbury’s.

These would again be used for affordable housing by the city council.

Reference: 20/02654/CT3.