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| Application Number 26/00529/LB |
Application Type Listed Building |
| Status Under Consultation |
Decision Level Delegated |
| Location 40 Market Square
Bicester
OX26 6AH |
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| Proposal RETROSPECTIVE - Predominantly internal works comprising investigation and localised repair of the first floor structure; installation of new flooring to selected rooms; repairs to walls and ceilings including timber panelling to one ground floor bedroom; installation of secondary glazing to all windows; replacement of missing internal doors and fire upgrading of existing doors where required; repair and refurbishment of the existing staircase and associated joinery; replacement of the ground floor kitchen; renewal of sanitary ware and pipe work; and conversion of the existing first floor kitchen to a bathroom. External works limited to localised masonry repair and re pointing and repair of existing windows |
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| Parish Bicester |
Ward Bicester South And Ambrosden |
| Received Date 02/03/2026 |
Valid Date 02/03/2026 |
| Weekly List Date 17/03/2026 |
Comments Due Date 18/04/2026 |
| Target Decision Date 27/04/2026 |
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| Decision |
Decision Issued Date |
| Appeal Received Date |
Appeal Start Date |
| Appeal Decision |
Appeal Decision Date |
| Applicant Mr Salim Virani |
| Applicant's Address 40 Market Square
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6AH |
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Agent
Mr Ben Hollington
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Agents's Address
Hollington Agency Ltd
UNIT 37 AVENUE COURT
18-20 THE AVENUE
POOLE
BH13 6AH
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Consultee List
| Name | Address | Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Received | Type |
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| NameBuilding Control (CDC) - | AddressBuilding Control Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameConservation (CDC) - | AddressConservation Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameEcology (CDC) - | AddressCherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameWard Councillor - Bicester East | Address | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameWard Councillor - Bicester South And Ambrosden | Address | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameClerk to Bicester Town Council - Phil Evans, Town Clerk | AddressThe Garth Lodge, Launton Rd, Bicester OX26 6PS | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameArchaeology (OCC) - Richard Oram | AddressOxfordshire County Council County Hall, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ND | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| Description | Display Date | Expiry Date | Notice Type |
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| DescriptionSite Notice | Display Date18/03/2026 | Expiry Date10/04/2026 | Notice Type |
| DescriptionBicester Advertiser | Display Date26/03/2026 | Expiry Date18/04/2026 | Notice Type |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
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| Application Forms | |||||
| Application Documents | 01/03/2026 | App Form | (324kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents | 01/03/2026 | Design And Access Statement | (212kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | 01/03/2026 | Heritage Statement & Impact Assessment | (217kb) | - | |
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site | 01/03/2026 | Location & Block Plans | (267kb) | 25:31/500 - | |
| Existing Plans | |||||
| Plans - Existing | 01/03/2026 | Existing Ground & First Floor Layouts | (266kb) | 25:25/200 - | |
| Proposed Plans | |||||
| Plans – Details | 01/03/2026 | Window Schedule & Ground Floor Window Details | (505kb) | 25:25/203 - | |
| Plans – Details | 01/03/2026 | First Floor Window Details | (192kb) | 25:25/204 - | |
| Plans – Details | 01/03/2026 | Secondary Glazing Internal Elevations & Ground Floor Secondary Glazing Details | (424kb) | 25:25/205 - | |
| Plans – Details | 01/03/2026 | First Floor Windows - Secondary Glazing Unit Details | (206kb) | 25:25/206 - | |
| Plans – Details | 01/03/2026 | Door Fire Proofing Details & New Screen Details | (299kb) | 25:25/208 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 01/03/2026 | Proposed Ground & First Floor Layouts | (465kb) | 25:25/201 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 01/03/2026 | Existing & Proposed Elevations | (235kb) | 25:25/202 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 01/03/2026 | Skirting Schedule | (344kb) | 25:25/209 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 01/03/2026 | Internal Door Schedule | (312kb) | 25:25/207 - A | |
| Plans - Proposed | 01/03/2026 | Proposed Ground & First Floor - Services Layouts | (336kb) | 25:25/210 - A | |
| Application Forms | |||||
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| Application Documents (324kb) - App Form | |||||
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents (212kb) - Design And Access Statement | |||||
| Supporting Documents (217kb) - Heritage Statement & Impact Assessment | |||||
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site (267kb) 25:31/500 - Location & Block Plans | |||||
| Existing Plans | |||||
| Plans - Existing (266kb) 25:25/200 - Existing Ground & First Floor Layouts | |||||
| Proposed Plans | |||||
| Plans – Details (505kb) 25:25/203 - Window Schedule & Ground Floor Window Details | |||||
| Plans – Details (192kb) 25:25/204 - First Floor Window Details | |||||
| Plans – Details (424kb) 25:25/205 - Secondary Glazing Internal Elevations & Ground Floor Secondary Glazing Details | |||||
| Plans – Details (206kb) 25:25/206 - First Floor Windows - Secondary Glazing Unit Details | |||||
| Plans – Details (299kb) 25:25/208 - Door Fire Proofing Details & New Screen Details | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (465kb) 25:25/201 - Proposed Ground & First Floor Layouts | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (235kb) 25:25/202 - Existing & Proposed Elevations | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (344kb) 25:25/209 - Skirting Schedule | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (312kb) 25:25/207 - A Internal Door Schedule | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (336kb) 25:25/210 - A Proposed Ground & First Floor - Services Layouts |
| Addresses |
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| The Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH |
Planning Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Valid Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | Decision | Decision Issued Date |
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| 96/00907/F | 13/06/1996 | Full Development | Kings Arms Hotel Market Square Bicester Oxon OX6 7AA | Erection of outdoor play area. | Permitted | 12/08/1996 |
| 05/01292/F | 14/07/2005 | Full Development | Kings Arms Hotel Market Square Bicester Oxon OX6 7AA | Replacement of existing fire escape staircase and improvements to means of escape | Permitted | 08/09/2005 |
| 05/01281/LB | 14/07/2005 | Listed Building | Kings Arms Hotel Market Square Bicester Oxon OX6 7AA | External fire escape, new disabled WC and office in ground floor bar, first floor stair enclosure | Permitted | 08/09/2005 |
| 07/00808/F | 08/05/2007 | Full Development | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AH | 2 no. retractable awnings to rear drinking area | Permitted | 02/07/2007 |
| 07/00773/LB | 08/05/2007 | Listed Building | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AH | 2 no. retractable awnings to rear drinking area, 2 no. new light fittings and 1 no. wall mounted heater | Permitted | 02/07/2007 |
| 08/01023/LB | 09/06/2008 | Listed Building | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AH | Structural repairs to roof and second floor | Permitted | 01/08/2008 |
| 14/01289/F | 19/08/2014 | Full Development | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | Change of Use to restaurant and hotel; erection of awning to rear and retention of satellite dish | Permitted | 10/10/2014 |
| 14/01290/LB | 19/08/2014 | Listed Building | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | Internal and external alterations including erection of rear awning; retention of satellite dish | Permitted | 10/10/2014 |
| 14/00422/DISC | 27/11/2014 | Discharge Of Conditions | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | Discharge of Conditions 4, 5 & 7 of 14/01290/LB | Permitted | 10/03/2015 |
| 19/00768/MISC | 26/04/2019 | Miscellaneous Enquiries | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | This is an application to change the premises layout in accordance with the submitted plan (drawing number 5879\601). The main changes are: Conversion of the bar area into a reception area. Relocation of the bar into the restaurant area. Reconfiguration of fixed seating. Locations of fire safety and other safety equipment subject to change in accordance with the requirements of the responsible authorities or following a risk assessment. Any detail shown on the plan that is not required by the licensing plans regulations is indicative only and subject to change at any time. All the other operating times, licensable activities and conditions authorised by the existing Premises Licence to remain unaltered. | No Observations | 22/09/2021 |
| 22/00646/LB | 10/03/2022 | Listed Building | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | Repairs and reinstatement of existing dilapidated outbuilding | Permitted | 08/09/2022 |
| 26/00529/LB | 02/03/2026 | Listed Building | 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | RETROSPECTIVE - Predominantly internal works comprising investigation and localised repair of the first floor structure; installation of new flooring to selected rooms; repairs to walls and ceilings including timber panelling to one ground floor bedroom; installation of secondary glazing to all windows; replacement of missing internal doors and fire upgrading of existing doors where required; repair and refurbishment of the existing staircase and associated joinery; replacement of the ground floor kitchen; renewal of sanitary ware and pipe work; and conversion of the existing first floor kitchen to a bathroom. External works limited to localised masonry repair and re pointing and repair of existing windows | ||
Building Control Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Received Date | Validated Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | |
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| 94/10384/OTHFP | 17/06/1994 | 21/06/1994 | Full Plans (Other Works) | Kings Arms Hotel Market Square Bicester Oxon OX6 7AA | Alterations and improve means of escape | |
| 05/01152/IN | 16/09/2005 | 16/09/2005 | Initial Notice | Kings Arms Hotel Market Square Bicester Oxon OX6 7AA | Internal and external refurbishment | |
| CP/NICEIC/00384/2014 | 12/02/2014 | 12/02/2014 | Competent Persons Scheme Type | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | Install a replacement consumer unit | |
| 14/00748/OTHFP | 01/08/2014 | 01/08/2014 | Full Plans (Other Works) | Kings Arms Hotel 40 Market Square Bicester OX26 6AH | Internal refurbishments and conversion of manager's flat | |