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Reference Name Site address Point Site plan URL Hectares Ownership status Planning permission status Planning permission type Planning permission date Planning permission history Deliverable Minimum net dwellings Maximum net dwellings Hazardous substances Notes Start date Entry date End date
124 124 Slade House, Horspath Driftway, Oxford, OX3 7JH POINT (-1.198658 51.74346) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 1.3 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 The site is allocated as Policy SP57 for mixed use development in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. Recent landowner updates have confirmed that the site may still be required for operational use. It is therefore being removed from the registe 2017-10-26 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
439 439 Oxford Brookes University Marston Road Campus, Jack Straw's Lane, Oxford, OX3 0FL, POINT (-1.232856 51.76224) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 1.18 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 This site has been removed from the register as it is no longer available for development. 2017-10-30 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
440 440 1 Pullens Lane POINT (-1.227923 51.75681) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.42 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 11 11 The site is allocated as Policy SP53 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The Local Plan identifies a minimum of 11 homes to be delivered on the site. 2017-10-30 2025-05-21
111 111 Oxford Stadium POINT (-1.200081 51.72645) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 3.37 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 This site has been removed from the register as it is no longer available for development. 2020-03-31 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
516 516 474 Cowley Road, POINT (-1.222211 51.73891) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.34 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 20 20 The site is identfied in the HELAA as having potential for housing. The HELAA identifies a min no. of 20 homes to be delivered on the site. 2020-03-31 2025-05-21
569 569 Green Templeton College POINT (-1.263685 51.7611) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 1.6 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 This site is already in residential use (student accomodation) and has been removed from the register as it is unclear whether there is capacity for any net gain. 2020-03-31 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
574 574 Manzil Way Resource Centre POINT (-1.231629 51.7475) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.75 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 The site is allocated as Policy SP46 for mixed use development in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The site is also allocated as part of Area of Change Policy AOC4 in the Local Plan 2036. Recent landowner updates have confirmed that the site m 2020-03-31 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
586 586 Osney Mead POINT (-1.274593 51.74829) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 17.8 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 247 247 The site is allocated as Policy SP2 and Policy AOC1 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The Local Plan identifies the site is expected to deliver around 247 homes. 2020-03-31 2025-05-21
011 011 Canalside Land, Jericho POINT (-1.270245 51.7576) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.49 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2023-02-09 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 18 18 The site has full planning permission but is yet to be implemented (20/01276/FUL). 2017-10-25 2025-05-21
014 014 Templars Square Shopping Centre, Between Towns Road, Oxford POINT (-1.216124 51.73205) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 3.86 mixed-ownership permissioned full-planning-permission 2021-11-04 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 225 225 The site is part of a Primary District Centre in Oxford's retail hierarchy as set out in the Oxford Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The site is allocated as Policy SP3 and Policy AOC2 in the Local Plan 2036. Planning permission granted November 2 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
016 016 Cowley Marsh Depot, Marsh Road, Oxford, OX4 2HH POINT (-1.217163 51.73896) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 1.71 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 80 80 The site is allocated as Policy SP35 in the Local Plan 2036, adopted in June 2020. The Local Plan identifies a minimum of 80 homes to be delivered on the site. 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
017 017 Crescent Hall, Crescent Road, Oxford, OX4 2NS POINT (-1.209181 51.73738) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.96 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 29 29 The site is identfied in the HELAA as having potential for housing. The HELAA identifies a min no. of 29 homes to be delivered on the site. 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
018 018 Diamond Place and Ewert House, Oxford, OX2 7DD, POINT (-1.262524 51.77679) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 1.73 mixed-ownership not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 160 160 The site is allocated as Policy SP6 in the Local Plan 2036, adopted in June 2020. The site is also allocated as part of Area of Change Policy AOC5 in the Local Plan 2036. The Local Plan identifies a minimum of 160 homes to be delivered on the site. 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
024 024 Government Buildings and Harcourt House, Marston Road, Oxford, OX3 0TY POINT (-1.235067 51.75475) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 2.37 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 70 70 The site is allocated as Policy SP16 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The site is also allocated as part of Area of Change Policy AOC8 in the Local Plan 2036. The Local Plan identifies a minimum of 70 homes to be delivered on the site. 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
027 027 John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU POINT (-1.219787 51.76388) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 27.75 owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2020-08-10 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 16 618 The site is allocated as Policy SP41 for mixed use development in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. Planning permission granted in August 2020 for the demolition of existing buildings and the phased construction of key worker housing (19/01038/F 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
039 039 Northfield Hostel, Sandy Lane West, Oxford, OX4 6LD POINT (-1.213106 51.72387) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.7 owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned other 2022-03-28 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 51 61 The site is allocated as Policy SP12 for care accommodation and/or housing development in the Local Plan adopted in June 2020. The site is also allocated as part of Area of Change Policy AOC7 in the Local Plan 2036. This site is partially greenfield and 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
052 052 Railway Lane, Littlemore POINT (-1.22845 51.72055) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.97 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2023-08-23 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 90 90 The site is identfied as having potential for housing. Planning permission was granted in August 2023 for 90 homes (21/01176/FUL). The permission has yet to be implemented. 2025-05-21 2025-05-21
061 061 Union Street Car Park and 159-161 Cowley Road. Oxford, OX4 1JP POINT (-1.23556 51.74813) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.47 mixed-ownership permissioned full-planning-permission 2019-12-19 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 20 75 Part of the site (Union Street Car Park) is allocated as Policy SP59 and as part of Area of Change Policy AOC4 in the Local Plan 2036 which identifies a minimum of 20 homes to be delivered on the site. Planning permission was granted in December 2019 fo 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
063 063 Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX POINT (-1.2223 51.75085) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 8.78 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 The site is allocated as Policy SP22 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The site is also allocated as part of Area of Change Policy AOC9 in the Local Plan 2036. It is unknown whether the site will be needed for hospital operational need. The 2017-10-26 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
065 065 West Wellington Square, Oxford POINT (-1.261597 51.75707) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.88 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 18 18 The site is allocated as Policy SP62 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The allocation is for a mixed use scheme to include a minimum of 18 homes. 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
076 076 Oxpens, Oxpens Road, Oxford, POINT (-1.264696 51.74829) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 6.3 mixed-ownership not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 450 450 The site is allocated as part of Policy SP1 and Policy AOC1 in the Local Plan 2036, adopted in June 2020. The Local Plan identifies a minimum of 450 homes to be delivered on this site. Outline planning application submitted December 2022 for a mixed-use 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
081 081 Worcester Street Car Park, Worcester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BX POINT (-1.264126 51.75327) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.52 owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 18 59 The Site is also allocated as part of Policy SP1 and Policy AOC1 in the Local Plan 2036, adopted in June 2020. The local plan expects a minimum of 18 homes to be delivered on this site. The HELAA identifies this site as forming part of the Nuffield sit 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
095a2 095a2 Between Towns Road (incl. 17, 17b and Cowley Conservative Club), Oxford, OX4 3LX POINT (-1.212672 51.73303) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.32 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 76 76 The site is identified within the HELAA as having potential for housing and is allocated as part of Policy AOC2 in the Local Plan 2036. Planning permission granted March 2022 (21/00300/FUL & 23/00348/VAR & 23/00810/VAR) for demolition of no's 17 and 17b 2017-10-26 2025-05-21
021 021 Faculty of Music, St Aldates POINT (-1.255996 51.7488) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.33 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 The site is allocated as Policy SP36 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020 which identifies a minimum of 40 homes to be delivered on the site. The landowner has however recently advised that the site is no longer available and therefore the site i 2020-03-31 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
624 624 Land south of Frideswide Square POINT (-1.268665 51.75237) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.26 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 59 59 The site is identified within the HELAA as having potential for housing and forms part of a site referred to as 'Nuffield Sites' (along with Island Site and Worcester Street Car Park). The site is also allocated as part of Policy AOC1 in the Local Plan 2023-12-19 2025-05-21
020b2 020b2 Myers Briggs POINT (-1.26804 51.78873) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.39 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 20 20 The site is identfied as having potential for housing. The estimated capacity is 20 homes. 2025-05-21 2025-05-21
671 671 Wolfson College, Linton Lane POINT (-1.25525 51.77121) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.48 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2023-06-01 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 20 20 The site is identified as having potential for housing. Planning permission approved in June 2023 for student accomodation, net gain 50 C2 rooms (20 C3 equivalent) (22/02799/FUL). This has yet to be implemented. 2025-05-21 2025-05-21
672 672 Cherwell House, Osney Lane POINT (-1.27009 51.75132) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.28 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2023-08-29 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 12 12 The site is identified as having potential for housing. Planning permissions approved in May 2021 and August 2023 for additional student accommodation and warden flats, 26 C2 rooms (10 C3 equivalent) and 2 C3 flats (20/01139/FUL & 23/01504/VAR). 2025-05-21 2025-05-21
006b 006b Banbury Road University Sites - Parcel B, Banbury Road, Oxford POINT (-1.258714 51.76284) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.52 not-owned-by-a-public-authority pending-decision https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 52 52 The site is allocated as Policy SP31 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. The Local Plan identifies a minimum of 60 homes to be delivered on the site. Resolution to grant planning permission May 23 (22/02849/FUL) for 130 student rooms (52 C3 e 2017-10-25 2025-05-21
613 613 Sites adjacent to the east of Osney Bridge, to the north and south of Botley Road (includes #414 River Hotel & 1-3 Botley Road & #458 4 to 8 Botley Road) POINT (-1.271966 51.75236) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.34 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 12 12 The site is identified within the HELAA as having potential for housing. The HELAA identifies a min no. of 12 homes to be delivered on the site. 2023-12-19 2025-05-21
070 070 Island Site POINT (-1.266167 51.75304) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.63 not-owned-by-a-public-authority not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 40 59 The site is allocated as part of Policy SP1 and Policy AOC1 in the Local Plan 2036, adopted in June 2020. The local plan expects a minimum of 40 homes to be delivered on this site. The HELAA identifies this site as forming part of the Nuffield sites (a 2020-03-31 2025-05-21
657 657 Clarendon Centre POINT (-1.25866 51.75241) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.74 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2024-06-25 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 40 40 The site is identified as having potential for housing. Planning permission approved in June 2024 for a mixed use development including student accommodation, net gain 101 C2 rooms, (40 C3 equivalent) (21/00110/FUL). This has yet to be implemented. 2025-05-21 2025-05-21
054 054 Ruskin College Campus, Dunstan Road POINT (-1.214826 51.76646) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 1.86 not-owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2023-06-08 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 28 28 The site is allocated as Policy SP55 in the Local Plan 2036 adopted in June 2020. Planning permission was granted in June 2023 (22/00962/FUL) for the demolition of existing student accommodation (Bowen Building) and erection of 2 x new student accommod 2020-03-31 2025-05-21
603a1 603a1 Gibbs Crescent POINT (-1.269293 51.74868) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 0.87 owned-by-a-public-authority permissioned full-planning-permission 2020-07-07 https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 62 62 This site has been removed from the register as the planning permission (18/03369/FUL) has been implemented. 2020-03-31 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
075 (a,b) 075 (a,b) Oxford Railway Station & Becket Street Car Park, Becket Street, Oxford POINT (-1.26938 51.75178) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 2.56 mixed-ownership not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ 0 0 The Site is allocated as part of Policy SP1 and Policy AOC1 in the Local Plan 2036, adopted in June 2020. The Local Plan identifies a minimum of 20 homes to be delivered on this site. The site is currently undergoing masterplanning process alongside maj 2017-10-26 2025-05-21 2023-12-19
289 289 Sandy Lane Recreation Ground (now includes former site 397 - Land Rear of Oxford Retail Park) POINT (-1.205353 51.72588) https://www.oxford.gov.uk/directory/23/oxford-brownfield-register/category/42 5.15 mixed-ownership not-permissioned https://public.oxford.gov.uk/online-applications/ yes 150 150 The site is allocated as Policy SP11 for residential development in the Local Plan 2036. The minimun no. of homes to be built is 150. Whilst the majority of the site is greenfield the former car park is considered brownfield. 2023-12-19 2025-05-21