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The Old Priory Priory Lane Bicester OX26 6BG

Granted Cherwell 25/02231/TCA Works To Trees In Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 25/02231/TCA

Application record

Reference
25/02231/TCA
Type
Works To Trees In Conservation Area
Status
Application Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
29 Aug 2025
Validated
15 Sep 2025
Decided
13 Oct 2025
Postcode
OX26 6BG

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cherwell register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02372/TCA Awaiting decision

    The Old Priory Priory Lane Bicester OX26 6BG

    T1 acer pseudoplatanus- fell T2 acer pseudoplatanus-fell

    Submitted 6 Sep 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Aug 2025

    Received by Cherwell

  2. 15 Sep 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 13 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Permitted

  4. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cherwell granted permission on 13 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

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.

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