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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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| 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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| NameArchaeology (OCC) - | AddressOxfordshire County Council County Hall, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ND | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received25/03/2026 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameBuilding Control (CDC) - | AddressBuilding Control Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received02/04/2026 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameConservation (CDC) - | AddressConservation Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date18/03/2026 | Reply Due08/04/2026 | Reply Received12/05/2026 | 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 |
| NameConservation (CDC) - | AddressConservation Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date27/05/2026 | Reply Due10/06/2026 | Reply Received | TypeRe-consult |
| 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 | First Floor Window Details | (192kb) | 25:25/204 - | |
| 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 – Details | 27/05/2026 | Window Schedule & Ground Floor Window Details | (542kb) | 25:25/203 - A | |
| Plans – Details | 27/05/2026 | Secondary Glazing Internal Elevations & Ground Floor Secondary Glazing Details | (326kb) | 25:25/205 - A | |
| 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 | |
| Plans - Proposed | 27/05/2026 | Proposed Ground & First Floor Layouts | (469kb) | 25:25/201 - A | |
| Consultee Responses | |||||
| Consultation Response | 02/04/2026 | Building Control | (77kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 12/05/2026 | Conservation | (131kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 25/03/2026 | OCC Archaeology | (94kb) | - | |
| 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 (192kb) 25:25/204 - First Floor Window 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 – Details (542kb) 25:25/203 - A Window Schedule & Ground Floor Window Details | |||||
| Plans – Details (326kb) 25:25/205 - A Secondary Glazing Internal Elevations & Ground Floor Secondary Glazing Details | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (469kb) 25:25/201 - A Proposed Ground & First Floor Layouts | |||||
| Consultee Responses | |||||
| Consultation Response (77kb) - Building Control | |||||
| Consultation Response (131kb) - Conservation | |||||
| Consultation Response (94kb) - OCC Archaeology |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | |