Planning application
Lime Tree House The Green Hornton OX15 6BZ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/00331/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00331/TCA
- Type
- Works To Trees In Conservation Area
- Status
- Application Permitted
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Received
- 9 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 9 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 18 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Cropredy, Sibfords And Wroxton
- Parish
- Hornton
- Postcode
- OX15 6BZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Feb 2026
Received by Cherwell
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18 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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11 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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Cherwell granted permission on 18 March 2026, 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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