Planning application
Spring House Back Lane Souldern OX27 7JF
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Walnut - crown reduce by removing 2 metres from the entire crown area.
As published by the council, reference 26/02248/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02248/TCA
- Type
- Works To Trees In Conservation Area
- Status
- Case Officer Assigned
- Received
- 1 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Deddington
- Parish
- Souldern
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- OX27 7JF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2026
Received by Cherwell
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11 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
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.
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Souldern Court High Street Souldern OX27 7JH
T1 Cherry - crown raise/reduce to create up to 1 metre clearance from the wall and pillar and ensure highways clearance is maintained. T2 Evergreen tree - cut back to create 1 metre clearance from the neighbouring residence and ensure highways clearance is maintained. T3 Birch - crown reduce by 1.5 metres to maintain crown size and reshape. T4 Yew - crown reduce by removing 1m from the entire crown area. G5 Cherry avenue - crown raise to create 3 metre clearance above the drive G6 Plum - cut back to create 1 metre clearance from the neighbouring residence. T7 Cedar - crown raise to 3.5metres on the main stem to encourage apical dominance and select one main leader reducing codominant stems by 1 metre T8 Tree of Heaven- remove epicormic from the main stem and branch stubs. T9 Apple - Fell. T10 Silver Birch- Fell.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
Magpie Cottage The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD
97% historically approved · decision due ~29 May
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Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs -
Magpie Cottage The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD
T1 Acer - crown reduce by 2 metres in height, and laterally to balance.
Granted Trees -
Hill View The Hill Souldern OX27 7JD
T1 False Acacia of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Reduce height from 11m to 7m and reduce spread from 10m to 6m, in accordance with BRE IP7/06. TG1 Mixed species incl. Lilac, Holly of MWA Arboricultural Report Works: Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. Reason: Clay shrinkage subsidence damage at the property.
Granted Trees
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26/02010/TCA Granted
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