Greene King has sent in a licensing 15/02423/PREM for changes at the Royal Standard, details as follows.

Application for a Variation of a Premises Licence: The application is to vary the licensing plans to incorporate the following changes:

• To generally upgrade the pub interior through new carpet, decorations and light fittings

• Reposition the main inner entrance door centrally

• Move the steps down to the lower area to get better circulation/seating layout

• Externally to remove rotten decked area to rear and replace with a smaller paved landing and steps down to patio

• Remove existing “jumbrella” and construct an external covered drink

The deadline for written comments is 2nd July. If you would like to submit a written comment either for or against, please send it to

The Licensing Authority, Oxford City Council St Aldates Chambers, 109 St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DS, or by email to: licensing@oxford.gov.uk