The Old School House Priory Lane Bicester OX26 6BG

1. 31 Aug 2021

   Received by Cherwell

2. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 October 2021, 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.

• The Old Priory Priory Lane Bicester OX26 6BG

  25/02231/TCA Submitted 29 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Alianthus altissima shown as T12 on plan has been affected by storm damage and has become dangerous. 1. Crown reduction by 2m removing damaged branches to maintain tree health. 2. Crown raise by 2m removing damaged branches to achieve ground clearance and improve form. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS 3998:2010

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• The Old Priory Priory Lane Bicester OX26 6BG

  26/02372/TCA Submitted 6 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Nov

  T1 acer pseudoplatanus- fell T2 acer pseudoplatanus-fell

  Awaiting decision Trees 11 docs

• Fala Court Chapel Street Bicester OX26 6GW

  22/03127/F Submitted 13 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Variation of Conditions 2 (plans) and 4 (biodiversity method statement) of 20/00146/F - change to the approach to the flats from ramped to stepped. Change to the bat box specification

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 6 docs

• 14 Priory Road Bicester OX26 6BH

  19/02678/TCA Submitted 21 Nov 2019 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

  G1 x 5 nos Leylandii - Fell.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• Monks Retreat Chapel Street Bicester OX26 6BD

  26/00493/TCA Submitted 3 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  T1 Strawberry - cut back by 5 metres approx. to the boundary wall, removing overhang encroaching on neighbouring property and above the stream. T2 Elaeagnus - cut back by 5 metres approx. to the boundary wall, removing overhang encroaching on neighbouring property and above the stream.

  Granted Trees 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Tresco Chapel Street Bicester OX26 6BD

  21/00409/F Submitted 5 Feb 2021 150 yards away

  Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 20/00146/F - change of approved drawings to improve second floor layout

  Withdrawn Full applications 9 docs

• 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