St Michaels Church St Michaels Lane Begbroke OX5 1RT

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by Cherwell

2. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cherwell took a median of 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cherwell for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cherwell decided tree works applications in a median of 37 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• The Old Rectory 4 St Michaels Lane Begbroke Kidlington OX5 1RT

  23/00006/DISC Submitted 3 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 4 (Doors and window details), 5 (Replacement gate), 6 (Wiring to kitchen), 7 (Plumbing to kitchen) & 9 (Damp remedial works) of 21/04207/LB

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Orchard House 3 St Michaels Lane Begbroke OX5 1RT

  24/03054/TCA Submitted 13 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jan

  H1 Laurel Hedge along wall boundary with St. Micheal's Lane. Reduce height along length by up to 1 metre. Trim side growth along lane back to in line with wall. Remove lowest drooping limb from adjacent tree back to source. H2 Leylandii Cyprus - Boundary tree line in orchard/paddock area. Fell to ground level first 2 trees in line nearest lane. Reduce in height next 22 trees to previous points (approximately 3 metres) and trim side growth on clients side as much as possible. Next 44 trees (rest of line) trim side growth only on clients side as much as possible.

  Awaiting decision Trees 9 docs

• The Old Rectory 4 St Michaels Lane Begbroke OX5 1RT

  23/00003/DISC Submitted 3 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (doors & windows) & 4 (gate details) of 21/04206/F

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Hall Farm 30 Spring Hill Road Begbroke OX5 1RX

  23/00066/DISC Submitted 10 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of 22/01481/F

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Hall Farm 30 Spring Hill Road Begbroke OX5 1RX

  23/00067/DISC Submitted 10 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of 22/01478/LB

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Hall Farm 30 Spring Hill Road Begbroke Kidlington OX5 1RX

  26/02019/LB Submitted 3 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Renovation of cart shed, erection of greenhouse, installation of gates

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02207/TCA Granted

  Walnut Tree House Goose Walk Bloxham OX15 4JD

  T1 Walnut - reduce by 1.5 - 2 metres T2 Portuguese Laurel - reduce by 1.5 - 2 metres

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02567/TPO Withdrawn

  2 Hollybush Road Hook Norton Banbury OX15 5LY

  Lime trees T7 and T8 - lift crown to 5.2m all round through the removal of secondary branches only. Trees subject to TPO 16/2026.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02612/TCA Awaiting decision

  Brantlith Manor Orchard Horley Banbury OX15 6DZ

  T1 Acer Flamingo - repollard regrowth by cutting back approx 2.5 metres, (just back to the knuckles of the previous pollarding).

  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
• 26/02015/TPO Granted

  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