Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

This site has had 4 applications since 2025.

• 26/01290/LB Awaiting decision

  Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

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

  Submitted 19 May 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. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  26/01290/LB Submitted 19 May 2026 0m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

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

  25/00290/TCA Submitted 29 Jan 2025 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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 0m 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

• 2 The Broadway Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UB

  21/01262/F Submitted 8 Apr 2021 101m away

  Formation of vehicular access from The Broadway and associated dropped kerb

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 26/01818/F Granted

  8 Byron Road Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 9RJ

  Two storey extension and alterations forming dining and sun room to ground floor and enlarging two bedrooms to the first floor. Single storey rear extension forming a new rear porch. Part garage conversion forming new utility and shower room. Extension to existing porch.

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00019/F Refused

  Manor Court North Side Steeple Aston Oxfordshire OX25 4SE

  Two storey rear extension to replace existing single storey extension; window replacement; associated internal refurbishment

  6 Jan 2026 Full applications
• 25/02747/F Granted

  21 Horse Fair Banbury OX16 0AH

  Change of Use of Commercial Office Space (Use Class E) to 9 x Residential Apartments (Use Class C3); internal alterations to buildings to facilitate the changes of use; provision of ancillary amenity area and associated works

  20 Oct 2025 Full applications
• 26/01852/F Granted

  4 Caldwell Road Banbury OX16 9FB

  Installation of air source heat pump to side elevation of dwelling

  21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01627/F Granted

  14 Cherry Road Banbury OX16 0RL

  RETROSPECTIVE Double storey side and part single part double rear extension and widening of access and formation of associated dropped kerb (revised scheme of application 26/00663/F to include an additional single storey rear element)

  23 Jun 2026 Full applications