Wolvercote and Godstow

The Wolvercote and Godstow Conservation area contains three distinct districts

• Upper Wolvercote with the Church of St Peter, 19th century school and houses standing above and along Wolvercote Green
• Lower Wolvercote terminating at Port Meadow with the former Paper Mill.
• Godstow Abbey beyond the Trout riverside inn, was largely destroyed by fire in 1645, with only the unroofed remains of the post 15th century stone building, with wall and earthworks now surviving in the water meadows to the west, on the Thames.

Please see our overview document below for more information:

A Conservation Area Appraisal has also been published and can be downloaded below:

Direction 4(2) comments invited

At North Area Committee on 3 May 2007, concern was expressed about the impact of the loss of front gardens, and the subsequent creation of paved areas in Wolvercote Green. It was felt that these changes would spoil the look of the Conservation Area.

It was, therefore, requested that an Article 4(2) Direction be served to remove development rights for new accesses and hard-standings for all houses along Wolvercote Green.

The proposed Article 4(2) Direction is due to come into effect on 21 December 2008.

Comments can be submitted in writing or online between 21 December 2007 and 31 January 2008.

Please use the form below to submit your comments.

Wolvercote Green Article 4(2) Direction Comment Form

Page last reviewed 17 Nov 2008