Sibford School Sibford School The Hill Back Lane Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL

1. 9 Jan 2020

   Received by Cherwell

2. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 March 2020, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cherwell took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cherwell for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cherwell decided tree works applications in a median of 37 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Sibford School The Hill Back Lane Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL

  25/02904/TCA Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  T1 Walnut - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available), Removal of all deadwood 25mm or greater in diameter at the point of attachment to functional wood and crown lifting to approximately 4 metres above ground level. G1 Holly and ash - Removal to stumps as close as possible to ground level from the north side of Holly house. T2 Beech - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available), Removal of all deadwood 25mm or greater in diameter at the point of attachment to functional wood. T3 Sycamore - Crown reduction of the south aspect by approximately 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available), blending the reduced crown into the remaining crown. T4 Alder - Removal of the alder to a stump as close as possible to ground level. T5 Ash - Removal of the lowest south limb from the ash and then reducing the remaining south aspect of the crown by up to 3 metres (+/-0.5metre dependant on growth points available).

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Hill Back Lane Sibford Ferris OX15 5QL

  25/03069/TCA Submitted 25 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~20 Jan

  T1 Red Oak Tree. Removal Tree. T2 Cotoneaster - remove tree T3 Cypress - remove tree

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• Garage Block Cotswold Close Sibford Ferris OX15 5QP

  26/02316/CLUE Submitted 3 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Development for erection of a garage

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 14 docs

• Austin Grounds Farm Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris OX15 5QR

  25/03347/F Submitted 24 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Alterations to and conversion of barn to form one dwelling (self-build)

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 16 docs
  Domestic

• Barn North Of Austin Grounds Farm Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris OX15 5QR

  26/02197/F Submitted 24 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Alterations to and conversion of barn to form one dwelling and formation of associated hardstanding

  Awaiting decision Full applications 9 docs
  Domestic

• 3 Hook Norton Road Sibford Ferris Oxfordshire OX15 5QR

  26/02297/F Submitted 8 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/02207/TCA Granted

  Walnut Tree House Goose Walk Bloxham OX15 4JD

  T1 Walnut - reduce by 1.5 - 2 metres T2 Portuguese Laurel - reduce by 1.5 - 2 metres

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02567/TPO Withdrawn

  2 Hollybush Road Hook Norton Banbury OX15 5LY

  Lime trees T7 and T8 - lift crown to 5.2m all round through the removal of secondary branches only. Trees subject to TPO 16/2026.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02612/TCA Awaiting decision

  Brantlith Manor Orchard Horley Banbury OX15 6DZ

  T1 Acer Flamingo - repollard regrowth by cutting back approx 2.5 metres, (just back to the knuckles of the previous pollarding).

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02603/TPO Awaiting decision

  Kirtlington Village Hall Committee Kirtlington Village Hall South Green Kirtlington OX5 3HJ

  2 x Sycamore Trees and 1 Oak Tree - to reduce by approx 2m - subject to TPO 02/2023

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02015/TPO Granted

  Crown Barn Street From Fringford To Caversfield Fringford OX27 8RQ

  T3 - 1x Aesculus hippcastanum - Due to its size, unequal growth and concern due to proximity to the house, remove the tree completely - subject to TPO 04/1994

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees