8 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TN

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/02503/CAT Granted

  8 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TN

  Works to 1no. Lilac tree as specified by New Leaf Tree Surgery in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation.

  Decided 30 Sep 2025 Trees
• 22/02643/CND Granted

  8 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TN

  Details submitted in compliance with condition 5 (Archaeology) of planning permission 22/02643/FUL

  Decided 20 Feb 2023 Conditions
• 22/02643/FUL Granted

  8 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TN

  Demolition of external steps, part of flank wall and part-basement structure. Erection of a three storey side extension. Installation of metal steps to rear elevation. Alterations to fenestration. Formation of rear terrace and raised planter.

  Decided 11 Jan 2023 Full applications

1. 15 Oct 2025

   Received by Oxford

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Oxford took a median of 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• 25/02993/CAT Granted

  Street Record Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire

  Works to 1no Lime Tree as specified in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation area. Work proposal as per 25/02733/CAT. T1. Lime tree at the front of the property - Remove 1 stem that grows over the driveway.

  Decided 5 Dec 2025 Trees

This application is with Oxford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Oxford decided tree works applications in a median of 27 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.

• 12 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TN

  21/02205/CND Submitted 14 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (sample materials) of planning permission 21/02205/FUL.

  Granted Conditions 2 docs

• 12 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TN

  26/01268/CAT Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

  Works to 1no. Maple tree as specified by Young's Tree Services in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area. T1 (Variegated Maple) - Remove all reverted growth.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 19 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TW

  25/00562/CND2 Submitted 16 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Details submitted in compliance with condition 7 (Lighting) of planning permission 25/00562/FUL.

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• 1 Chalfont Road Oxford OX2 6TL

  19/00688/CPU Submitted 15 Mar 2019 50 yards away

  Application to certify that the proposed provision of off street parking and the associated creation of a vehicular access with associated landscaping is lawful development. (amended description)

  Granted Outline 7 docs

• 5 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TW

  23/00798/CAT Submitted 5 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Works to 1no. Cherry Tree as specified by Arbor Tree Specialist in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 13 Polstead Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TW

  26/00950/CAT Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Works to 1no. Crab Apple tree as specified by New Leaf Tree Surgery in the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area. T1 Mature Crab Apple - Low Pollard to the height of 2 metres.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 26/02426/CAT Awaiting decision

  33 Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EB

  Works to 1no. Ash tree as specified by Consulting With Trees in the Iffley Village Conservation Area

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02197/TPO Granted

  10 Walton Well Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6ED

  Works to 1no Silver Birch tree as identified by North Oxford Trees and Gardens in the Oxford City Council - Walton Well Road (NO 1) TPO, 2010 T1 Silver birch: Reduce extending branches in the upper crown by 2.5 metres Reduce lateral extending branches by 2 metres Prune branch growing up against upper floor of property back to a suitable growth point Crown lift lower canopy to a height of 5 metres over the road Ensure telephone wires are clear

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02206/TPO Granted

  7 Walton Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JG

  Works to 1no Horse Chestnut as identified by Future Tree Services Ltd in the City of Oxford Walton Crescent (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1987. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift the lower canopy overhanging 38 Richmond Road to approximately 4-5 metres above ground level. All proposed works will be limited to the 38 Richmond Road side of the tree.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02197/CAT Granted

  10 Walton Well Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6ED

  Works to 1no Silver Birch tree as identified by North Oxford Trees and Gardens in the Oxford City Council - Walton Well Road (NO 1) TPO, 2010 T1 Silver birch: Reduce extending branches in the upper crown by 2.5 metres Reduce lateral extending branches by 2 metres Prune branch growing up against upper floor of property back to a suitable growth point Crown lift lower canopy to a height of 5 metres over the road Ensure telephone wires are clear

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02414/CAT Awaiting decision

  Parking Area Of Beaumont Place Beaumont Buildings Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LL

  Horse Chestnut tree to be cut back to 5m over the road and parking bays and removal of major deadwood in the Central Conservation Area.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees