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

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Cherwell

2. 6 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 October 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 59 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.

• Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA

  26/01289/F Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 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

• 26/02207/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