Nine new flats replacing a car dealership, new signage at a city college and a seven bedroom house are just some of the planning applications submitted to Oxford City Council this week.
Plans for nine new flats have been lodged to replace a car dealership in Abingdon Road.
A planning application has been submitted to replace S.D. Timmo Car Sales with the new two-storey building.
The applicant, Mark Avery, said in the planning documents that the scheme would "set a high standard for future development in the vicinity".
It is an outline planning application for the demolition of the existing car dealership, workshop and two flats, to replace them with the new building.
The scheme also includes car parking, bin and cycle storage as well as alterations to landscaping.
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St Peters College, in New Inn Hall Street, has submitted an application for replacement signage and alterations to the rear entrance of Hannington Hall.
The hall is one of the earliest medieval halls of the University of Oxford.
The college wants to replace the existing metal sign with a new Portland stone engraved signage set, carved into the existing masonry.
In the planning statement, it said: “The new stone will be inset into the existing masonry which is rendered.
"The proposed works will cause negligible harm to historical fabric and is more in keeping with the overall building.”
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Plans have also been lodged for a two-story, seven bedroom house on land adjacent to Long Close.
The applicant is listed as Mr. W Allen. The application is for a HMO.
The planning statement said: “Overall, the aim of the application is to create a mix of accommodation in accordance with the Oxford City Council design guidelines and policies and in response to other examples locally.
"The use of the dwelling meets the current needs for such housing and does not impact adversely in terms of density in accordance with planning policies.”
A scheme has been submitted to refurbish the front of an office space to include the replacement of an entrance door, removal of the modern finishes and fittings and the replacement of wall mounted air conditioning unit, at 118 High Street.
The building is Grade II listed from the 16th century and is occupied by Breckon and Breckon estate agents. The planning papers say that the proposal is being driven by the current tenant's requirement to update their premises.
The alterations will be undertaken in a sensitive way, and will seek to retain and preserve historic fabric where possible.
An application has also been submitted for 19 Arthur Street to be used for business for a further period of 18 months.
For more details about the latest planning applications submitted to Oxford City Council, visit: public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=weeklyList.
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