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Magpie Cottage The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD

Granted Cherwell 26/00499/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

T1 Acer - crown reduce by 2 metres in height, and laterally to balance.

As published by the council, reference 26/00499/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/00499/TCA
Type
Works To Trees In Conservation Area
Status
Application Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Decided
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
OX27 7JD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cherwell register

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

  • 25/00901/TCA Awaiting decision

    Magpie Cottage The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD

    T1 Ash - Proposal to section fell to ground level. The tree is in close proximity to the building, and leaning towards the house.

    Submitted 2 Apr 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Feb 2026

    Received by Cherwell

  2. 7 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

Cherwell granted permission on 7 April 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.

Nearby applications

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  • Magpie Cottage The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD

    25/00901/TCA Submitted 2 Apr 2025 50 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~29 May

    T1 Ash - Proposal to section fell to ground level. The tree is in close proximity to the building, and leaning towards the house.

    Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs
  • Hill View The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD

    24/03006/TCA Submitted 8 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    T1 False Acacia of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Reduce height from 11m to 7m and reduce spread from 10m to 6m, in accordance with BRE IP7/06. TG1 Mixed species incl. Lilac, Holly of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the property.

    Granted Trees
  • Spring House Back Lane Souldern OX27 7JF

    26/02248/TCA Submitted 1 Sep 2026 150 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

    T1 Walnut - crown reduce by removing 2 metres from the entire crown area.

    Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs
  • Hollies Farm The Hill Souldern OX27 7JF

    21/01428/DISC Submitted 22 Apr 2021 150 yards away

    Discharge of condition 3, (tile sample), 4 (insulation details) and 5 (beam details) of 21/000424/LB

    Granted Conditions 8 docs
  • Alley Cottage The Hill Souldern Bicester OX27 7JF

    23/01030/TCA Submitted 19 Apr 2023 150 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jun

    T1 x Removal of Field Maple from roadside hedge T2 x Reduce height of overgrown Leylandii by up to 6 metres

    Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs
  • Souldern Court High Street Souldern OX27 7JH

    26/00740/TCA Submitted 23 Mar 2026 250 yards away

    T1 Cherry - crown raise/reduce to create up to 1 metre clearance from the wall and pillar and ensure highways clearance is maintained. T2 Evergreen tree - cut back to create 1 metre clearance from the neighbouring residence and ensure highways clearance is maintained. T3 Birch - crown reduce by 1.5 metres to maintain crown size and reshape. T4 Yew - crown reduce by removing 1m from the entire crown area. G5 Cherry avenue - crown raise to create 3 metre clearance above the drive G6 Plum - cut back to create 1 metre clearance from the neighbouring residence. T7 Cedar - crown raise to 3.5metres on the main stem to encourage apical dominance and select one main leader reducing codominant stems by 1 metre T8 Tree of Heaven- remove epicormic from the main stem and branch stubs. T9 Apple - Fell. T10 Silver Birch- Fell.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

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    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Trees
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    Received 15 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Brantlith Manor Orchard Horley Banbury OX15 6DZ

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    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02603/TPO Awaiting decision

    Kirtlington Village Hall Committee Kirtlington Village Hall South Green Kirtlington OX5 3HJ

    2 x Sycamore Trees and 1 Oak Tree - to reduce by approx 2m - subject to TPO 02/2023

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Crown Barn Street From Fringford To Caversfield Fringford OX27 8RQ

    T3 - 1x Aesculus hippcastanum - Due to its size, unequal growth and concern due to proximity to the house, remove the tree completely - subject to TPO 04/1994

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 5 Sep 2026 Trees