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Information on historical applications, decisions and appeals can be found on the planning register of the original authority, Westminster City Council or LB Camden.

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Before submitting a planning application, use the boundary map below to check whether the property or site falls within the Oxford Street Development Corporation’s area and is therefore within the planning jurisdiction of the OSDC

We do not accept paper planning application submissions.

Please use the Planning Portal to send your applications.

Apply for planning permission on the national planning portal.

As the local planning authority for the Oxford Street Mayoral Development Area, the OSDC has produced a Draft Validation Checklist which outlines the list of documents that should be submitted with a planning application, along with guidance that explains when each document is required.

 

What is a validation checklist for planning applications?

The validation checklist sets out the level of information required by the OSDC to support a planning application. The checklist comprises a list of documents and guidance that explains when each document is required.

The checklist is divided into two sections, which are the national validation requirements and the local validation requirements:

• The national requirements are set by government and are consistent across all local planning authorities in England
• The local requirements (or ‘local list’) must be prepared by each local planning authority and should be tailored to reflect the material planning considerations that are relevant for that area

 

Draft Validation Checklist Consultation

The OSDC was established on 1st January 2026 and will become the Local Planning Authority for the area in Summer 2026. The OSDC must therefore create its own Validation Checklist.

OSDC has prepared a Draft Validation Checklist, which sets out the information and supporting documents that may be required when submitting a planning application. The Draft Validation Checklist was approved by the OSDC Board on 18 June 2026, enabling the document to progress to public consultation.

The consultation period is now open and will run until 18 September 2026.

OSDC welcomes comments from applicants, planning professionals, local residents and other interested parties. Responses should be submitted by email to planning.enquiries@oxfordstreet.org.uk with the subject line “Validation Checklist Response”.

All comments received during the consultation period will be considered before the Validation Checklist is finalised and adopted.

 

The information below will help you understand what types of comments we can consider and how to make a comment.

We welcome your views on planning applications.

What types of comments can we consider?

Anyone can comment on a planning application, whether in support, objection, or to provide general observations.

When assessing applications, we are required to consider comments that relate to relevant planning matters, known as material considerations. This helps to inform the overall planning balance and the quality of development in the area.

Examples of material planning considerations include:

• the design, scale and height of new buildings or extensions
• how well a development integrates with the surrounding street and local character
• the quality of architecture and materials
• the creation of active frontages and attractive public spaces
• the provision of new homes and contribution to meeting
• housing needs
• accessibility and inclusive design
• improvements to safety, including lighting and natural surveillance
• the impact of proposed uses, including support for the daytime and night-time economy
• the impact of development on traffic, parking, road safety and the promotion of walking, cycling and public transport
• noise and disturbance from plant, equipment or proposed uses
• the effect on daylight, sunlight and privacy

There are also some matters which fall outside the planning system and cannot be taken into account when determining applications. These include:

• private legal matters, such as land ownership, boundary disputes or rights to light
• the potential impact on property values
• loss of a view
• matters controlled under other legislation, such as the Party Wall Act

All comments received are carefully considered as part of the decision-making process.

We cannot refuse permission because of construction noise. However, we can restrict the hours of work to reduce disturbance to residents and other sensitive neighbours.

How do I make a comment on a planning application?

The quickest way to comment on planning applications is to submit your comments online:

Find the planning application using the search

• read all related documents and plans
• send us comments by using the ‘add comments here’ link.

If the formal consultation period has ended, the ‘add comments here’ link will not be available. However, if we have not made a final decision on the application, you can still comment by email. You can also add an attachment to your comment.

Email: planning.enquiries@oxfordstreet.org.uk

What happens to my comments?

When your comments are published, your name will be displayed as part of the public planning record. This helps ensure transparency and openness in decision-making and is carried out in the public interest.

You must provide a postal address when submitting comments so that we can verify your representation. However, your postal address will not be published online. We will not publish your telephone number, email address, or other personal contact details.

Before publication, we will remove any information that is not relevant to the planning application, including unnecessary personal information or sensitive details such as health information, where appropriate.

Please note that comments form part of the public planning record and may be available online.

If you have concerns about the publication of your personal data, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact the Planning Advice and Information Service.

Read our corporate privacy statement for more information.

We will not acknowledge receipt of your comments or enter into correspondence with you directly about the issues raised. You can check to see if your, and other, comments have been logged.

The case officer will take into consideration all comments which are ‘material considerations’. These will be summarised in the officer’s report.

You can view comments by searching for a specific application.