St Marys Church Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

1. 29 Jan 2025

   Received by Cherwell

2. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 March 2025, 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 57 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 39 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.

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  26/01289/F Submitted 19 May 2026 0m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  Single storey rear extension and works to existing cottage including re-instating original front door

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  26/01290/LB Submitted 19 May 2026 0m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  Single storey rear extension and works to existing cottage including re-instating original front door

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• The Two Cottages Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UA

  26/00103/LB Submitted 15 Jan 2026 0m away

  To replace two west facing ground floor windows with like-for-like Heritage double glazed windows

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  26/00600/TCA Submitted 16 Mar 2026 0m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~11 May

  T2 North American Black Locust - Fell T3 North American Black Locust - Fell T4 Oak - Re-balance - removal of 2-3 metres from the north side and a smaller amount from north-west side of the oak to re-balance it and support balanced re-growth into the space left by removal of T3

  Awaiting decision Trees 12 docs

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  25/01812/TCA Submitted 11 Jul 2025 0m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Sep

  There are 4 trees in the garden at Church Cottage, a Grade 2 Listed thatched property in a conservation area. One (OAK on plan) is an oak, in good condition and protected by a TPO. No works are required. We have consulted a professional arborist, who has identified the remaining 3 trees (T1, T2, T3) as North American Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). They are native to eastern and central USA and all parts are highly toxic to humans, dogs and horses (Ref: BlackLocust.pdf, attached) and Ref: https://www.poison.org/articles/are-black-locust-trees-toxic-221. Planned works: (1) Removal of T1 (nearest to house). (2) Thinning and maintenance of T2 and T3, and guidance on potential future removal and replacement with UK-native species. Justification for works to T1 (see attached photos): (1) The tree is in poor condition and presents a risk to the property, church wall and churchyard. The tree leans towards Church Cottage and its canopy extends over part of the property. Falling leaves, blossom and seeds are a risk to the integrity of the thatch. (2) The non-native nature of the tree means that it has not adapted well to the UK climate, branches fall regularly from it (and T2 & T3) in medium-high winds into both the garden of Church Cottage and into the graveyard. (3) The tree is clogged with ivy, which further impacts its stability and growth. (4) The proximity of T1 to T2 means that the canopy of T2 is unbalanced. Removal of T1 would, at least, enable T2 to become more balanced. (5) Overhead power cables to neighbouring properties pass through the branches of T1 (and T2). Neighbours report that, prior to works to strengthen the cable, there have been incidents of the cable being brought down by movement of the tree and branches. (6) The toxicity of the tree, blossom, seeds etc presents a risk both to those in the garden at Church Cottage, or visiting the churchyard were (say) a small child to be injured by the spikes on its branches, or to ingest seeds. (7) The churchyard is a public space and hence the overhang represents something that needs to be taken into consideration along with the points above. The churchyard is central to the village, graves are well maintained and it's visited regularly. Due to the density of the trees along the church wall we would ask the tree officer's advice on replacement. The existing density has prevented T1 and T2 from developing properly and, in an ideal scenario, we'd perhaps propose replacing both T1 and T2 with a single semi-mature native variety that would grow to similar height and canopy - for example a "Resista" Elm, Field Maple etc.

  Awaiting decision Trees 20 docs

• 2 The Broadway Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UB

  21/01262/F Submitted 8 Apr 2021 101m away

  Formation of vehicular access from The Broadway and associated dropped kerb

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 26/01841/TPO Granted

  9 Poppy Close Yarnton Oxfordshire OX5 1GZ

  T1 - Mature Copper Beech - Crown reduction to manage canopy spread within the confines of the garden by removing 2 meters or a suitable growth points dictate - subject to TPO 07/2001

  17 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/02363/TCA Awaiting decision

  The Red House Street Through Burdrop Burdrop OX15 5RQ

  T1 Beech - Crown reduce laterally by 3 metres apically and laterally. Crown lift, 6 metres. T2 Beech - Crown reduce laterally by 3 metres apically and laterally up to 3 metres. Crown lift, 6 metres. G1 x 4 Horse Chestnut - Crown lift 6 metres, lifting away from boundary T3 Weeping Willow - Pollard at 12 metres T4 Laburnum sp - Remove two lowest limbs on NW due to crack in the base of the tree. Removal sail weight towards property. T5 Ash - Sectional felling due to Ash dieback disease present. T6 Goat Willow - Fell to ground level T7 Walnut - Crown reduce by 3 metres laterally and apically

  15 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02011/TCA Granted

  Cherry Cottage Main Street North Newington OX15 6AJ

  T1 Ornamental Cherry - trim around tree by 1.8 metres approx.

  6 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01980/TCA Granted

  The Old Coach House West End Hornton OX15 6DA

  T1 Ash - Fell T2 Ash - Fell T3 Ash - Fell T4 Ash - Fell T5 Ash - Fell

  10 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/02010/TCA Granted

  2 The Old Cottage Church Street Bloxham OX15 4ET

  T1 Silver Birch - thin left side of tree by 2 metres approx. to balance

  17 Aug 2026 Trees