Planning application
Magpie Cottage The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD
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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Feb 2026
Received by Cherwell
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7 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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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
Within 0.3 miles
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Magpie Cottage The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD
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
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
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
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
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
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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