Lucy Riveiros has submitted a planning application to Oxford City Council to install The Jewellery Box Studio on the car parking spaces in Middle Way.
The structure would be repurposed with a green roof which will support native plants, pollinators, and rainwater management.
During its pre-application feedback, one anonymous local said: “I think The Jewellery Box Studio is a wonderful idea, and it would be spectacular to see the space thriving.
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Whittard shop in Oxford (Image: NQ) “I really appreciate the note you left as it’s lovely to know what’s going on. Keep in touch if you need any support.”
Plans have been submitted for new signage on the soon to move the Whittard shop in Oxford.
It has been in Oxford High Street close to one of the entrances of the Covered Market.
But its High Street store is to close in January and a new Whittard shop is to open in Queen Street instead.
The company, founded in London in 1886, is best known for tea but also sells coffee, hot chocolate and other gifts.
Plans have been submitted for major refurbishment works at The Barn, in Pullens Lane.
Applicants listed as Mr and Mrs S Robinson want to demolish their garage, oil tank, store, shed and chimney.
They want to build a single storey side and rear extension, annexe, bin store and access steps.
Also refurbishing the southern bay and front entrance canopy.
A planning application ha been submitted to change the use of the Dak Bo Chinese takeaway in Godstow Road in a cafe.
Mrs Peros’s plans also include the demolition of the existing extension to provide four one-bed and one two-bed flats.
In its planning statement, it said: “The scheme adheres to local and national planning policies and would provide additional housing on a previously developed site.
“In addition, its intention is to retain a commercial property here that allows for greater variety and mix within the local community.
“On the basis of the above it is felt that planning permission should be granted.”
Further plans have been submitted for Knead Bakery at 115 High Street.
Plans were previously submitted for signage, but the new application is for the shop fitting itself.
The building in High Street was used as a jewellers and watchmakers’ shop for most of the 20th century until it was taken over by the Liberty retail company in 1986, and then by Hobbs in 1997.
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Toby is a senior reporter who has a particular interest in covering planning and local government.
He joined in September 2024 having been a reporter at the Hampshire Chronicle for three years.
Toby studied at the University of Brighton and can be found on X through the handle @JournoToby