Planning application
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Works to 1no Robinia tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation area. T218 False Acacia Remove the major dead wood and mistletoe. Crown lift over the road and footpath to 5 metres. Install a 4 tonne Cobra Brace according to manufacturer's instructions. Reduce the crown by 2-3 metres.
As published by the council, reference 25/02817/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02817/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Raise No Objection
- Received
- 24 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 24 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 24 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Holywell Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- OX1 3UJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Oxford register
This site has had 12 applications since 2021: 8 approved, 0 refused.
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26/02181/FUL Awaiting decision
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Formation of a new footpath providing access from main entrance to the College.
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26/01749/VAR Awaiting decision
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Variation (or removal) of conditions 2 (approved plans), 10 (Further details - window frames), 13, (acoustic ceiling plans), 14 (MEP), 15 (Samples - floor finishes), 17 (Samples - external materials), 19 (Floor finishes as approved) and 20 (Library stair nosings) of planning permission 25/01672/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (LBC consent - approved plans), 9 (Further details - new rooflights), 10 (Further details - window frames), 11 (Further details - mansafe system), 12 (Further details - shadow gaps), 15 (Floor finishes) and 17 (Samples - external materials) of planning permission 24/01327/LBC (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments. Upgrade to mechanical and electrical services on the Bernard Sunley Building, to allow design changes.
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26/01748/VAR Awaiting decision
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Variation (or removal) of condition 2 (Approved Plans), condition 3 (Samples), and condition 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 25/01677/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns), 3 (samples), 6 (Ecological Enhancements), 10 (further details), 11 (Mansafe System) and 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 24/01326/FUL (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments on the Bernard Sunley Building, Library, JCR, SCR and Dining Hall. Associated landscaping repairs and biodiversity enhancements. (Amended description)) to allow further design changes to layout, floor finishes, fascia, exterior lighting, roof plant and emergency lighting.
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26/01363/CAT Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Fell 1no. Sweet Gum Tree and works to 1no. Sweet Gum Tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation Area. 2 x Sweet Gum: Right hand tree Fell to ground level. Left hand tree: Reduce the crown by 3 metres
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26/00944/FUL Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Erection of a temporary lecture theatre marquee for twelve months.
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26/00945/LBC Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Erection of a temporary lecture theatre marquee for twelve months.
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25/03405/LBC Awaiting decision
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Internal alterations to the Senior Common Room (SCR) to create a new staff breakout area, including removal of internal walls and fixed cabinetry, new pigeonholes and kitchenette, replacement floor and ceiling finishes and associated works; Works within kitchen area and associated rooms including urgent works demolition and replacement of walls, removal and replacement of floor coverings (part-retrospective).
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25/02516/LBC Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Internal alterations to the SCR reception to include, relocation of internal wall, removal of fixed cabinetry, reinstatement of doorway, replacement of floor finishes and associated works.
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24/01806/LBC Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Alterations and replacement to the roof, rooflights glass, internal ceilings and floors; upgrades to mechanical and electrical services on accommodation block staircases 1-9 and 8-16. Associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
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24/01805/FUL Granted
St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ
Alterations and replacement to the roof and fenestration on accommodation block staircases 1-9 and 8-16. Associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Oct 2025
Received by Oxford
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24 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Raise No Objection
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Oxford granted permission on 24 November 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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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