Planning application
26/01500/TPO
Church Lane House Church Lane Yarnton Kidlington OX5 1PY
Proposal
Walnut (T2) - Crown reduction of approximately 25% retaining the tree's natural form. The tree crown is progressively encroaching towards the dwelling and is now in close proximity to the building fabric. The proposed reduction is intended to provide an appropriate clearance between the crown and the house, preventing branch contact with the roof, walls, gutters and windows, while maintaining the tree's long-term health, amenity value and structural balance. Sycamore (T3) - Crown reduction of approximately 25% retaining the tree's natural form. The tree crown is progressively encroaching towards the dwelling and is now in close proximity to the building fabric. The proposed reduction is intended to provide an appropriate clearance between the crown and the house, preventing branch contact with the roof, walls, gutters and windows, while maintaining the tree's long-term health, amenity value and structural balance - subject to TPO 26/96
As published by the council, reference 26/01500/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jun 2026
Received by Cherwell
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1 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Cherwell for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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