Planning application
Peacehaven Manor Farm Lane Balscote OX15 6JJ
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1 (Sycamore) - Removal of bough that is currently overhanging (and threatening) the curtilage structure of Clifford's Farmhouse (Grade II listed) - subject to TPO 06/2009
As published by the council, reference 26/00325/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00325/TPO
- Type
- Works To Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 30 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 20 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Cropredy, Sibfords And Wroxton
- Parish
- Wroxton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- OX15 6JJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jan 2026
Received by Cherwell
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20 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Refused
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11 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Peacehaven Manor Farm Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JJ
Discharge of Condition 5 (slate sample) of 25/00626/LB
Granted Conditions -
Peacehaven Manor Farm Lane Balscote OX15 6JJ
T1 - (Sycamore) - The proposed works would further reduce the side of the crown adjacent to the cottage by 2m (current spread from truck to cottage overhang is 4.5m, overall tree spread is 12m), an estimate of the partial reduction on that side of the crown would be 17% (2m out of total spread of 12m) and removal of a small branch overhanging the curtilage outbuilding of Cliffords Farmhouse - subject to TPO 06/2009
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Church View Manor Farm Lane Balscote OX15 6JJ
97% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep
T1 Sumac- Remove stem which is rubbing on coping stone of garage, raise opposite side of tree removing lowest two branches to balance T2 Sumac- Reduce height removing approximately 2 metres. T3 Sumac-remove stem rubbing against wall and reduce height removing approximately 2 metres
Awaiting decision Trees 11 docs -
Manor Cottage Manor Farm Lane Balscote OX15 6JJ
T1 Holm Oak - crown thin 15%, reduce 0.5 - 1 metre max to cut out previous poor pruning
Granted Trees 6 docs -
Peacehaven Manor Farm Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JJ
Discharge of Conditions 3 (sections), 6 (rooflights), 7 (rainwater goods), 8 (blocked-up window) and 9 (roofing build up) of 25/00626/LB
Granted Conditions Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 13 docs -
Peacehaven Manor Farm Lane Balscote OX15 6JJ
92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug
Replacement of existing thatched roofing material. Replacement of current roof structure to ensure that it is capable of supporting the weight of the new thatched covering. Proposal includes retaining the historic timbers in a non-load bearing capacity. Addition of two eyebrow dormers on the south facing elevation (a mirror image of the two existing eyebrow dormers on the north-facing elevation)
Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer 16 docs
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