Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01290/LB Granted

  Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  Single storey rear extension and works to existing cottage including re-instating original front door

  Decided 18 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00600/TCA Awaiting decision

  Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  T2 North American Black Locust - Fell T3 North American Black Locust - Fell T4 Oak - Re-balance - removal of 2-3 metres from the north side and a smaller amount from north-west side of the oak to re-balance it and support balanced re-growth into the space left by removal of T3

  Submitted 16 Mar 2026 Trees
• 25/01812/TCA Awaiting decision

  Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  There are 4 trees in the garden at Church Cottage, a Grade 2 Listed thatched property in a conservation area. One (OAK on plan) is an oak, in good condition and protected by a TPO. No works are required. We have consulted a professional arborist, who has identified the remaining 3 trees (T1, T2, T3) as North American Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). They are native to eastern and central USA and all parts are highly toxic to humans, dogs and horses (Ref: BlackLocust.pdf, attached) and Ref: https://www.poison.org/articles/are-black-locust-trees-toxic-221. Planned works: (1) Removal of T1 (nearest to house). (2) Thinning and maintenance of T2 and T3, and guidance on potential future removal and replacement with UK-native species. Justification for works to T1 (see attached photos): (1) The tree is in poor condition and presents a risk to the property, church wall and churchyard. The tree leans towards Church Cottage and its canopy extends over part of the property. Falling leaves, blossom and seeds are a risk to the integrity of the thatch. (2) The non-native nature of the tree means that it has not adapted well to the UK climate, branches fall regularly from it (and T2 & T3) in medium-high winds into both the garden of Church Cottage and into the graveyard. (3) The tree is clogged with ivy, which further impacts its stability and growth. (4) The proximity of T1 to T2 means that the canopy of T2 is unbalanced. Removal of T1 would, at least, enable T2 to become more balanced. (5) Overhead power cables to neighbouring properties pass through the branches of T1 (and T2). Neighbours report that, prior to works to strengthen the cable, there have been incidents of the cable being brought down by movement of the tree and branches. (6) The toxicity of the tree, blossom, seeds etc presents a risk both to those in the garden at Church Cottage, or visiting the churchyard were (say) a small child to be injured by the spikes on its branches, or to ingest seeds. (7) The churchyard is a public space and hence the overhang represents something that needs to be taken into consideration along with the points above. The churchyard is central to the village, graves are well maintained and it's visited regularly. Due to the density of the trees along the church wall we would ask the tree officer's advice on replacement. The existing density has prevented T1 and T2 from developing properly and, in an ideal scenario, we'd perhaps propose replacing both T1 and T2 with a single semi-mature native variety that would grow to similar height and canopy - for example a "Resista" Elm, Field Maple etc.

  Submitted 11 Jul 2025 Trees

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Cherwell

2. 1 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

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• The Two Cottages Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor Oxfordshire OX5 2UA

  26/02126/TCA Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  T1 Birch(Weeping) - Reduce upper canopy by approx 3m back to points of previous pruning. Reduce remainder by approx 1m to acheive previous weeping form. Crown lift to 2.4m above ground level by removing branch tips only.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  26/01290/LB Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and works to existing cottage including re-instating original front door

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• St Marys Church Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  25/00290/TCA Submitted 29 Jan 2025 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 Mar

  Amended Application Trees 2-6, 9-12 on sketch bordering Fencott Road, High street and properties of Two Walnut trees, Fernlea and The Grove require all overhanging branches to be cut back and remove all dead wood to the the cemetery wall boundary. Unnamed tree number 11 on sketch bordering High Street there are a lot of dead branches which may be dangerous. The branches need to go back to the boundary of the cemetery wall, approx maximum of 1.5 metres

  Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs

• The Two Cottages Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UA

  26/00103/LB Submitted 15 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  To replace two west facing ground floor windows with like-for-like Heritage double glazed windows

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  26/00600/TCA Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~11 May

  T2 North American Black Locust - Fell T3 North American Black Locust - Fell T4 Oak - Re-balance - removal of 2-3 metres from the north side and a smaller amount from north-west side of the oak to re-balance it and support balanced re-growth into the space left by removal of T3

  Awaiting decision Trees 12 docs

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  25/01812/TCA Submitted 11 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Sep

  There are 4 trees in the garden at Church Cottage, a Grade 2 Listed thatched property in a conservation area. One (OAK on plan) is an oak, in good condition and protected by a TPO. No works are required. We have consulted a professional arborist, who has identified the remaining 3 trees (T1, T2, T3) as North American Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). They are native to eastern and central USA and all parts are highly toxic to humans, dogs and horses (Ref: BlackLocust.pdf, attached) and Ref: https://www.poison.org/articles/are-black-locust-trees-toxic-221. Planned works: (1) Removal of T1 (nearest to house). (2) Thinning and maintenance of T2 and T3, and guidance on potential future removal and replacement with UK-native species. Justification for works to T1 (see attached photos): (1) The tree is in poor condition and presents a risk to the property, church wall and churchyard. The tree leans towards Church Cottage and its canopy extends over part of the property. Falling leaves, blossom and seeds are a risk to the integrity of the thatch. (2) The non-native nature of the tree means that it has not adapted well to the UK climate, branches fall regularly from it (and T2 & T3) in medium-high winds into both the garden of Church Cottage and into the graveyard. (3) The tree is clogged with ivy, which further impacts its stability and growth. (4) The proximity of T1 to T2 means that the canopy of T2 is unbalanced. Removal of T1 would, at least, enable T2 to become more balanced. (5) Overhead power cables to neighbouring properties pass through the branches of T1 (and T2). Neighbours report that, prior to works to strengthen the cable, there have been incidents of the cable being brought down by movement of the tree and branches. (6) The toxicity of the tree, blossom, seeds etc presents a risk both to those in the garden at Church Cottage, or visiting the churchyard were (say) a small child to be injured by the spikes on its branches, or to ingest seeds. (7) The churchyard is a public space and hence the overhang represents something that needs to be taken into consideration along with the points above. The churchyard is central to the village, graves are well maintained and it's visited regularly. Due to the density of the trees along the church wall we would ask the tree officer's advice on replacement. The existing density has prevented T1 and T2 from developing properly and, in an ideal scenario, we'd perhaps propose replacing both T1 and T2 with a single semi-mature native variety that would grow to similar height and canopy - for example a "Resista" Elm, Field Maple etc.

  Awaiting decision Trees 20 docs

• 26/01740/F Granted

  The Red Lion High Street Islip OX5 2RX

  Demolition of existing modern extensions. New single storey link extension. Internal and external alterations to the building and associated works to facilitate revised layout and provision of guest accommodation alongside manager's flat

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/02621/F Awaiting decision

  108 Oxford Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9AW

  Demolition of existing garage/outbuilding and erection of single storey side/rear extension (resubmission of 14/01278/F and 17/01815/F)

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02627/LB Awaiting decision

  Claremont House 1 Market Square Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 6AA

  Installation of 4 external wall-mounted up/down spotlights

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/02624/F Awaiting decision

  18 West Street Bicester OX26 2EW

  Demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage/store. Erection of a two-storey rear extension to provide ground-floor WC, utility and dining and first-floor bathroom and en-suite accommodation.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01754/F Granted

  57 Cherry Close Kidlington OX5 1HJ

  Extension to rear, side and front of property, to replace existing conservatory, garage and front porch, to create ancillary accommodation

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Full applications