Birchwood House Pages Lane Hornton Oxfordshire OX15 6BX

1. 22 Sep 2025

   Received by Cherwell

2. 13 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• Eastgate Farmhouse Eastgate Hornton OX15 6BT

  26/01761/F Submitted 10 Jul 2026 89m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  RETROSPECTIVE - Replacement of existing mild steel mix metal gates with reclaimed timber-clad gates at the property entrance. No change of use.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 6 docs

• Eastgate Cottage Eastgate Hornton OX15 6BT

  25/02913/TCA Submitted 7 Nov 2025 89m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jan

  T1 Walnut- Reduce canopy removing approximately 6 metres in height and 4 metres in spread, thin remaining canopy by 10%. T2 Birch- Reduce removing 4 metres from height and spread T3 Willow- Pollard to previous points removing 8 metres

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• Eastgate Cottage Eastgate Hornton OX15 6BT

  24/03324/TCA Submitted 13 Dec 2024 89m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~7 Feb

  T1 Spruce - Raise canopy to approximately 5m to allow view through garden and for lawn maintenance G2 Row of Poplars - Re-pollard to ensure no contact with overhead powerlines T3 Elder - Fell This Elder is growing amongst a holly tree. We would like to remove it to allow the holly to flourish. G4 Leylandii hedge - Reduce height by 1/3 removing approximately 2m. Trim faces

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Old Poplars Farmhouse Eastgate Hornton OX15 6BT

  24/02170/TCA Submitted 30 Jul 2024 89m away

  G1 x Mixed Broadleaf - Crown raise all to 5M over garden G2 x Mixed Broadleaf - Crown raise all to 5M over garden

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Eastgate Farmhouse Eastgate Hornton OX15 6BT

  25/01181/TCA Submitted 9 May 2025 89m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jul

  Proposed Tree Works: Tree Species: 2 x Self-seeded Sycamore Trees Work Required: Felling The two self-seeded sycamore trees have established themselves within a mature group of horse chestnut trees. Both sycamores are heavily overgrown with ivy and are located beneath the canopy of a healthy, well-established horse chestnut. Following consultation with a horticulturist, it has been advised that the area is overly congested, which is negatively impacting the health and growth potential of the horse chestnuts. To support the long-term vitality of the horse chestnut trees, which are a priority for retention, the proposed plan is to fell both sycamores. Due to the existing mature planting and the sheltered location beneath a healthy canopy, replanting is considered unnecessary at this time.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Lime Tree House The Green Hornton OX15 6BZ

  26/00331/TCA Submitted 9 Feb 2026 108m away

  T1 Birch- Crown reduction, removing up to 4m from height and 1.5m from spread, pruning just above previous reduction points. This tree is has become too large for its space and is growing in close proximity to power lines. T2 Strawberry tree- Prune removing up to 1m from height and span. We would like to prune and shape the tree to improve its appearance and how it sits within the garden. Please see photos Spoke with agent 18.02.26 - confirmed that both trees are in the same area.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 26/01901/NMA Granted

  Rosies Cottage Lower Street Barford St Michael Oxfordshire OX15 0RH

  Switch to an alternative air source heat pump (proposed as non-material amendment to 26/00268/F)

  22 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/02205/NMA Awaiting decision

  Kidlington Football Club Yarnton Road Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 1AT

  Change the existing floodlighting for low energy LED units, improving spill to the surrounding area - against the existing approved system and reducing energy consumption by 50%. Furthermore, the parts to fix and maintain these lights are not available to purchase anymore as they have been discontinued (proposed as non-material amendment of 02/02396/F)

  24 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01803/NMA Granted

  Grooms Lodge Oxford Road Adderbury Oxfordshire OX17 3NF

  Variation of Condition 4 to remove the requirement relating to the wire mesh and to remove the wording referring to the 3 month deadline (proposed as Non material amendment to 25/02475/F)

  9 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/01590/NMA Granted

  Gosford Hill School Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 2NT

  Alter the wording of Condition 2 (approved documents) and Condition 20 (highway mitigation measures) to reflect an updated Construction Environment Management Plan and change the highways improvement works phasing. (proposed as non material amendment to 24/02363/F)

  24 Jun 2026 Amendments
• 26/01985/NMA Granted

  Unit A Frontier Park Banbury OX17 2FJ

  Additional windows and door opening to north elevation. Addition of louvres to north and west elevation (proposed as non material amendment of 26/01086/F)

  5 Aug 2026 Amendments